6 Traditional Chinese Herbal Formulas for Acne Relief

1.Tianrong Pill In the early Qing Dynasty, the famous physician Chen Shifeng achieved good results in supports acne by applying an ancient empirical formula. The formula consists of equal amounts of Calomelas (light powder), Scutellariae Radix (radix scutellariae), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (radix angelicae dahuricae), Typhonii Rhizoma (rhizoma typhonii), and Saposhnikoviae Radix (radix saposhnikoviae). These ingredients … Read more

18 TCM Methods for Removing Freckles and Chloasma

1. Prescription of Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus for supports Freckles Use equal parts of Gleditsiae Fructus Abruptus (processed皂角子) and Armeniacae Semen Amarum (soaked and peeled杏仁), grind them into powder. Every night, mix the powder evenly with saliva and apply it to the face, then wash it off in the morning. Source: Sheng Hui Fang 2. Formula … Read more

5 Chinese Folk Anti-Wrinkle Beauty Recipes from Ancient Texts

1. Sun Xiannv’s Beauty-Enhancing Prescription During the Jin Dynasty, Taoist Sun Xiannv invented a beauty secret recipe. Regular use of it can delay aging, reduce wrinkles, and keep the skin delicate, white, tender, and elastic. Take 10 grams each of phellodendron bark and trichosanthes root, and 7 jujubes. Grind them together into a paste. Every … Read more

17 Folk TCM Herbal Methods for Skin Moisturizing & Whitening

1. Li Hua Run Mian Formula Ground plum blossom (Prunus mume Siebold & Zucc.) can be incorporated into facial creams to moisturize the skin and has the effects of removing freckles and melasma. Source: Compendium of Materia Medica 2. Beauty supports with Watermelon Juice Watermelon is a nutritious fruit ideal for midsummer. The juice of … Read more

7 Ancient Chinese Beauty Recipes for Radiant Skin

1. Lotus Flower Beauty-Enhancing Formula The lotus stands tall and elegant, with a charming demeanor. It rises unstained from the mud and has long been metaphorically referred to as the “gentleman among flowers.” The lotus is both visually appealing and delicious, suitable for consumption, and also has cosmetic benefits. The Book of Edible and Medicinal … Read more

7 Imperial Chinese Herbal Beauty Prescriptions for Skin Whitening and Moisturizing

1. Wu Zetian’s Beauty Prescription Empress Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty still maintained a youthful appearance and showed no signs of aging even at the age of 80. The New Book of Tang states that “although she was advanced in years, she was adept at applying cosmetics, so that even those around her did … Read more

5 Chinese Herbal Teas for Hepatitis Maintenance

1.Wufang Tea Efficacy: Clears heat and detoxifies, dispels wind and promotes diuresis, helps maintain hepatitis and epidemic cerebrospinal meningitis, and can supports influenza, dysentery, and heatstroke. Prescription: This product is a Chinese patent medicine tea preparation, produced by multiple pharmaceutical factories. It is composed of Vitex negundo var. cannabifolia leaf, Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum leaf, … Read more

5 Chinese Herbal Teas for Cold Prevention and Immune Support

1. Cold-helps maintain Tea Efficacy: Antiviral, dispels wind-cold, helps maintain common cold. Prescription: Perilla leaf (Perilla frutescens), Notopterygium root (Notopterygium incisum), and Tea leaf, 9 grams each. Usage: Decoct in water and substitute for tea. Take 1 dose per day. Source: Reference Materials for Research on Experiential Prescriptions for Common wellness. 2. Fangfeng Tea Efficacy: … Read more

Nine Chinese Herbal Teas for Flu Prevention and Health

1.Banlangen Tea Efficacy: Clearing heat and detoxifying, helps maintain influenza and epidemic parotitis. Prescription: Isatidis Radix (Ban Lan Gen) 18 grams. Usage: Decoct in water and drink as tea. Take continuously for 3 days as one course of supports. Source: Reference Materials for Research on Proven Recipes for Common wellness. 2. Guanzhong Tea Efficacy: Clear … Read more