Goat Liver: A name for a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It refers to the liver of the goat (Capra hircus Linnaeus) or sheep (Ovis aries Linnaeus) of the Bovidae family. It has the effects of nourishing the blood, tonifying the liver, and improving eyesight. It is primarily used to treat blood deficiency with sallow complexion, emaciation and weakness, liver deficiency with blurred vision, night blindness, color blindness, and corneal opacities.
Okra is a name used in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the roots, leaves, flowers, or seeds of the plant Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moecnh [Hibiscus esculentus L.] of the Malvaceae family.It is distributed in Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Taiwan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, and Yunnan, where it has been introduced and cultivated. It is native to India. It has the therapeutic effects of soothing the throat, relieving dysuria, promoting lactation, and regulating menstruation. It is commonly used for sore throat, painful urination, insufficient postpartum milk production, and irregular menstruation.
Lotus Seed, a name in traditional Chinese medicine, refers to the dried, mature seeds of the lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.), a plant of the genus Nelumbo in the Nymphaeaceae family. This product has the effects of tonifying the spleen and stopping diarrhea, stopping leukorrhea, tonifying the kidneys and retaining essence, and nourishing the heart and calming the mind. It is primarily used to treat spleen deficiency-induced diarrhea, leukorrhea, nocturnal emission, palpitations, and insomnia.
White Discharge Herb is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the whole plant of Cardamine hirsuta L. (hairy cardamine) and Cardamine flexuosa With. (curved cardamine), both members of the Brassicaceae family. Cardamine hirsuta is distributed in Liaoning, Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, Shandong, and areas south of the Yangtze River; Cardamine flexuosa is distributed in Liaoning, Hebei, Shaanxi, Gansu, Henan, and areas south of the Yangtze River.It has the effects of clearing heat and draining dampness, calming the mind, and stopping bleeding. It is primarily used to treat damp-heat diarrhea and dysentery, heat-induced urinary disorders, leukorrhea, palpitations, insomnia, toothache caused by deficiency-heat, pediatric malnutrition, hemoptysis, hematochezia, and carbuncles.
Facial massage
1. Push upward with the middle three fingers of both hands pressed together, starting from both sides of the lower jaw and moving up to the cheeks, performing the pushing technique 20–30 times. Facial cheek pushing technique 2. Perform kneading (Rou) and pinching (Nie) techniques several times in this area. Cheek-pinching technique 3. Press Chengjiang … Read more
1. Place the five fingers in a conical shape on the cheeks, press the LI20 (Tinggong) point with the thumb, press the ST7 (Xiaguan) point with the index finger, place the middle finger on the zygomatic bone, place the ring finger below the zygomatic bone, and press the ST6 (Jiache) point with the index finger. … Read more
Core TCM pathogenesis of dull complexion: 1.Kidney Essence (Jing) Deficiency (most typically manifested as dark and dull complexion) The Kidney governs the color black. When Kidney Jing (essence) and Kidney Yang are deficient, the inherent color manifests on the face. Manifestations: Dull and sallow complexion with a lack of luster, accompanied by soreness and weakness … Read more
This condition is characterized by the occurrence of inflammatory papules on the face, chest, and back, which, when squeezed, release a millet-sized white powdery substance, hence its name. It is known as acne in modern medicine. It commonly occurs in young people. The patient lies in a supine position. The practitioner respectively presses and kneads … Read more
Chloasma, commonly known as “butterfly spot,” predominantly occurs in young and middle-aged individuals, with a higher prevalence among women. The patient lies prone, and the practitioner stands beside them. 1. Perform pressing and kneading manipulation along the Bladder Meridian (BL) pathway on the back and lower limbs for 3 to 5 repetitions. 2. Use the … Read more
Freckles are simple light brown or dark brown skin spots that mostly appear on the face. Although they do not affect health, they directly impact aesthetics. They usually emerge after the age of 50 and are more commonly seen in women. 1. Freckles related to the endocrine system (1) Massage the Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang … Read more
Apply massage oil to the area to be supports before massage, and spread it evenly. Operating method: (1) Place the middle and ring fingers of both hands together, make small circles from Jianjing (GB21) acupoint at the back of the neck to the area behind the ears, and press on Yifeng (TE17) acupoint. Massage Technique … Read more
Apply massage oil evenly to the skin around the eyes and then open the eyes. Operation: (1) Place the middle and ring fingers of both hands together, and use a circular pressing and stroking technique along the lower orbit from the temples to the sides of the nose, repeating 5-6 times. Orbital Massage Technique (2) … Read more
The formation of a downturned mouth corner is due to the effect of gravity, as well as the atrophy of subcutaneous tissue and bones, which leads to skin laxity and the appearance of a downturned mouth corner. The specific operations are as follows: Finger-pulling and flicking technique Palm Stretching and Stroking Technique (1) Press the … Read more
The appearance of wrinkles is primarily caused by aging, but there are also other contributing factors, such as: 1. Nutritional Deficiency: Dieting for the purpose of weight loss leads to inadequate nutrition, resulting in rough and lax facial skin. 2. Poor emotional state: Due to various reasons, one may experience low mood and become sentimental, … Read more
