Honglian is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is a medicinal herb commonly used by the Tibetan people and consists of the dried whole plant of *Stachys breviscapula* (family Scrophulariaceae).It is harvested during the flowering seasons of summer and fall, then cleaned of impurities, washed, and air-dried in the shade. It has a bitter and sweet taste and a cold nature. It possesses the therapeutic effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, draining dampness, calming the liver, promoting blood circulation, and regulating menstruation. It is used to treat fever with intense thirst, cough due to lung heat, headache and dizziness, damp-heat jaundice, irregular menstruation, and poisoning from medicinal substances or food.
Li La Gen is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It consists of the roots and root bark of Rhamnus crenata Sieb. et Zucc., a plant in the Rhamnaceae family.It is distributed in Central and South China, Southwest China, as well as Shaanxi, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, and Taiwan. It has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, killing parasites, and promoting diuresis. It is commonly used to treat scabies, stubborn tinea, boils, eczema, hives, ringworm of the scalp, and trauma.
Sweet Almond, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the dried, sweet seeds of certain cultivated varieties of Prunus armeniaca L. or Prunus armeniaca L. var. ansu Maxim., plants belonging to the genus Prunus in the Rosaceae family. It has the effects of moistening the lungs and relieving wheezing. It is primarily used to treat coughing and wheezing due to deficiency-syndrome, as well as constipation caused by intestinal dryness.
Clam Meat is the name of a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It refers to the meat of clams belonging to the family Veneridae, such as the pleated crown clam (Cristariaplicata (Leach)), the triangular sail clam (Hyriopsis cumingii (Lea)), and the back-horned toothless clam (Anodonta woodiana (Lea)). It has the effects of clearing heat, nourishing yin, improving eyesight, and detoxifying.It is primarily used to treat restlessness and fever, diabetes, menorrhagia, leukorrhea, hemorrhoids and fistulas, and red eyes.
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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
1. Zhang Guifei’s Beauty-Enhancing Prescription This formula is a beauty secret of Zhang Guihua, the imperial concubine of Chen Shubao, the last emperor of the Southern Chen Dynasty, and is said to be derived from the “Pillow Formula” of the Queen Mother of the West. Take one egg, remove the yolk, and fill it with … Read more
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
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
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
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
