White Cabbage White Butterfly, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. Refers to the entire adult body of the white cabbage white butterfly (Pieris rapae (Linnaeus)), a member of the Pieridae family. It has the effects of reducing swelling and relieving pain. It is primarily used to treat contusions and bruises.
Soft-shelled turtle eggs are a traditional Chinese medicinal material. They are the eggs of the Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Trionyx sinensis (Wiegmann)) or the mountain soft-shelled turtle (T. steindachneri Siebenrock) of the Trionychidae family. They have the effects of nourishing yin and stopping dysentery. They are primarily used to treat chronic diarrhea and dysentery in children.
Centella asiatica, a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the whole plant of Centella asiatica (L.) Urb., a member of the Apiaceae family. It has the effects of clearing heat, draining dampness, detoxifying, and reducing swelling. It is primarily used to treat damp-heat jaundice, heatstroke-induced diarrhea, urinary and hematuric disorders, abscesses, boils, and toxic sores, as well as injuries from falls or blows.
Hovenia dulcis, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the fruit or seeds—with their fleshy pedicels—of Hovenia dulcis Thunb., a plant in the genus Hovenia of the Rhamnaceae family. It has the effects of promoting diuresis, reducing edema, and counteracting alcohol toxicity. It is primarily used to treat edema and alcohol intoxication.
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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
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
