Schizonepeta, a name in traditional Chinese medicine, refers to the dried aerial parts of Schizonepeta tenuifolia Briq., a plant belonging to the genus Schizonepeta in the Lamiaceae family.This herb has the effects of dispelling wind and relieving exterior syndromes, promoting the eruption of rashes and resolving sores, and stopping bleeding. It is primarily used to treat exterior syndromes caused by external pathogens, measles that fail to erupt, itching associated with rubella, early-stage sores and ulcers accompanied by exterior syndromes, as well as vomiting of blood, epistaxis, and hemorrhage.
Umbilical cord, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the umbilical cord of a healthy newborn infant of the Homo genus. It has the effects of tonifying the kidneys and regulating qi. It is commonly used to treat kidney deficiency-induced wheezing and cough, debility and weakness due to deficiency, deficiency of qi and blood, night sweats, and chronic malaria.
Cordyceps, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It is the dried composite of the fruiting body and the corpse of a caterpillar from the family Sphingidae, parasitized by the fungus Cordyceps sinensis (Berk.) Sacc. of the Clavicipitaceae family. It is primarily produced in Sichuan, Tibet, and Qinghai.This herb has a sweet taste and neutral nature; it enters the Lung and Kidney meridians. It has the effects of tonifying the kidneys and nourishing the lungs, as well as stopping bleeding and resolving phlegm. It can be used to treat kidney deficiency with essence depletion, impotence and nocturnal emission, soreness and pain in the lower back and knees, chronic cough with wheezing due to deficiency, and coughing up blood due to overwork.
Phoenix Eye Fruit is a name used in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the seeds of Sterculia nobilis Smith, a plant in the Sterculiaceae family. It is distributed in Guangxi, Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong, Hainan, Yunnan, and other regions. It has the effects of harmonizing the stomach, aiding digestion, detoxifying, and killing parasites. It is used to treat regurgitation, abdominal pain caused by parasitic infestations, hernia pain, and scalp sores in children.
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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
