In this post, I’d
like to share some top ranked anti-aging and wrinkle removal herbs based on
Chinese herbal medicine. All of these
herbs have been extensively used in China both for medicinal use and for food
use. You should be able to buy these
from many online stores. Just copy paste
the herb name into you google search engine.
Alternatively, you should be able to find these herbs in your local
Chinese herb stores. Every China town
should have an herb store somewhere.
Keep looking—you will find it.
As a general
rule, use the whole herb and chunks or slices thereof for tea and soup; use
rough powder for tea or facial scrub; and use fine powder as face wash or
mask. You can also use tea as an
ingredient for face toner, hair wash, or hair conditioner.
For tea or skin
toner use, simmer herb slices in hot water for 5-10 min. Strain the water out. Drink as a tea. Or, cool and use as a skin toner or hair
conditioner. I would recommend infuse
the tea with other herbal ingredient for skin toner use.
For face wash or
facial mask use, mix herb power with a grain powder such as oat or barley flower. Add a little agar or gelatin powder to
increase the adhesion. Mix the powder
with water, milk, or diluted honey to make a soft paste. Use as a facial mask. You can also add other ingredient as
desired. Please refer to my past posts
for recipes.
Ginseng (Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng)
I have discussed
this herb in my past post. Ginseng is
known to strengthen the immune system, facilitate protein synthesis, increase
metabolism, and promote peripheral blood circulation. For skincare use, the herb is known to help
smooth and soften the skin, enhance elasticity, and remove wrinkles. For
hair care use, the herb is known to strengthens hair, prevent graying and loss
of hair, and increase the shin of hair.
Shudihuang (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata)
Shudihuang is
the cooked root of the herb, Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata. Large amount of herb could be toxic. So please use with extremely caution. The herb is known to strengthen the cardiac muscle
function, increase blood pressure, constrict
the blood vessels at small doses, dilate the blood vessel at large doses, possesses
the characteristics of diuretics, decreases the blood sugar and inhibits
carbohydrates being converted into blood sugar.
For skincare use, the herb is known to moisturize and hydrate skin. For hair care use, the herb is known to
prevent hair graying and hair loss.
Heshouwu (Radix Polygoni Multiflori)
Heshouwu is one
of the most often used herbal ingredients in Chinese herbal hair care
formulas. The herb is known to regulate
the nervous and endocrine system, promote the synthesis of melanin in hair and
nourish hair follicles with lecithin like nutrients. The herb is often use to treat premature hair
graying or hair loss.
For skin care
use, Heshouwu is often used as a soup ingredient. Regular consumption of the herb is believed to
increase and strengthen capillary blood circulation and therefore nourish and
beautify the skin.
Lingzhi (Ganoderma)
Lingzhi is a
species of mushroom and has been used in Chinese medicine for over 2000
years. Today, it is widely used in food
supplements, cooking, and skincare products in China.
The herb is
known to strengthen immune system, regulate blood sugar level, control blood
pressure, anti-cancer, protect liver function, and regulate sleep. The herb contains various amino acids, polysaccharides,
organic acids, and ergosterin. The herb
is famous for its anti-aging and anti-wrinkle function.
Dangui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
I had discussed
this herb in detail in my past posts.
The herb contains volatile oil, ferulic acid, polysaccharides, amino acids,
vitamins and trace elements. The herb is
known to dilate capillaries and promote blood circulation. For skin care use, the herb is known to
brighten and moisturize skin, soothing chapped skin, detoxify and remove dark
spots. For hair care use, the herb is
known to nourish and strengthen the hair.
Gouqizhi (Fructus Lycii)
I had discussed
this herb in detail in my past post. The
herb contains vitamins including B2, nicotinic acid and ascorbic acid (Vitamin
C), minerals such as potassium, iron, and copper, polysaccharide, and
anti-oxidants. The herb is known to
increase peripheral white blood cells, improve the function of reticuloendothelial
system, strengthen immunity, increase metabolism, and increase blood cell count. For skin care use, the herb moisturizes the
skin and improves the complexion. For
hair care use, the herb prevents premature hair graying.
Thanks for
reading.
Connie
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