Quick Reference Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Beauty and Beauty

Chapter 5 Whitening——To have a "good complexion", first give yourself vitality (1)
Qi and blood are the acquired foundation of the human body. The internal organs, bones, meridians, and even hair and skin of the human body must be nourished by Qi and blood.It can be said that Qi and blood are the foundation for women to maintain health and beauty.Qi has the functions of warming, defending, fixing and promoting, and blood can carry Qi, which is even more important for beauty and beauty. "Blood is the mother of qi, and qi is the scarf of blood." With sufficient blood qi, the complexion will be rosy, the skin will be plump and plump, and the hair will be smooth and shiny.Therefore, for every woman who pursues beauty, if she wants to whiten her skin, she should first start with nourishing Qi and blood.

(Section [-]) The spleen governs movement and transformation, and a good spleen will make you look good
After the food is digested and absorbed by the spleen and stomach, the essence of water and grain is transported to the lungs by the transportation and transformation of the spleen, and then injected into the heart by the lungs. Provides essential nutrients.It can be seen that the processing of food by the spleen and stomach is the most basic link in the generation of qi and blood, and it is also the root of having a good complexion.

The spleen is the source of qi and blood biochemistry
"The spleen is the foundation of the acquired constitution, the source of Qi and blood transformation."If a person has a good appetite and "eats deliciously", he is often full of energy and has a good complexion!On the contrary, if you often have indigestion and poor appetite, you must have a poor complexion and a sluggish look, which will greatly reduce your beauty.

The spleen governs movement and transformation, which means that the spleen has the physiological function of transforming the food we eat into "subtle substances" and transferring them to the whole body.The spleen governs the transportation and transformation, including two aspects: transportation and transformation of water and valleys and transportation and transformation of water.

Yunhua "Water Valley"

Refers to the digestion, absorption and distribution of food by the spleen.When food enters the stomach, it must rely on the transportation and transformation function of the spleen, so that water and grain can be transformed into fine substances, which can be transferred and dispersed by the spleen to nourish other viscera and other parts of the body.As the saying goes, "Drink into the stomach, overflow the essence, lose it to the spleen, dissipate the essence of the spleen, and return it to the lungs", which is the truth!

Therefore, the strong function of the spleen to transport and transform water and grain can provide enough nutrients for the transformation of essence, qi, blood, and body fluid, so that the viscera and organs of the whole body can be fully nourished to maintain normal physiological activities. The main source of nutrients required for activities is also the main material basis for blood production.

Transport of water
It means that the spleen has the functions of absorbing, transporting and excreting excess water in our body.The spleen maintains the balance of water and fluid metabolism through close cooperation with the lungs, kidneys, triple burners, bladder and other viscera.That is to say, the food we eat in the stomach is to distribute the essence and body fluid through the function of the spleen governing the transportation and transformation, and transport the water needed by the body to the lungs. The function of declaring and descending is to distribute various nutrients to our whole body, nourishing the five internal organs inside, and moisturizing the skin and skin outside.Some of the waste generated after our digestion is converted into sweat and excreted from the body, and the other part is metabolized by the kidneys and bladder and converted into urine for excretion.Therefore, if the spleen is weak and unable to transport and transform water and dampness, diarrhea or body edema will occur.

Many women in life are aware of the importance of nourishing blood, and often eat more blood-producing and blood-nourishing foods.However, nourishing blood requires replenishing Qi first, and restoring vitality is the key.Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen governs the production of blood, and only by invigorating the spleen and replenishing qi can the blood flow in the body be adjusted and the blood qi more abundant.

Massaging "Xuehai Point" can strengthen the spleen and stomach

There is an acupoint on the inner thigh of our thigh that can help the spleen and stomach transport and transform qi and blood, which is called "sea of ​​blood".It can not only dispel congestion, but also promote new blood.When you sit on a chair and straighten your legs, there will be a sunken place on the inner side of the knee, and a raised muscle above the sunken place. If you touch this muscle, the top is Xuehai Point.

Every morning from 9 to 11 o'clock is the time when the spleen meridian qi is running most vigorously, and the body's yang qi is also on the rise. Massaging the sea of ​​blood at this time has a very good spleen-invigorating effect.Massage Qihai directly on each side for 3 minutes. You need to master the strength well. You don’t need to massage vigorously, as long as you can feel a slight soreness in the acupuncture points.

Skin whitening is an important sign of health.To see whether a woman is beautiful, the first thing to look at is her complexion.Whether her complexion is good or not depends on whether her blood is strong or not.Traditional Chinese medicine believes that sufficient qi and blood is a person's health standard, the source of life for everyone, and the foundation for women to maintain beauty and health. Therefore, the maintenance of qi and blood is particularly important for women.

If Qi and blood are sufficient, all diseases will be cured
The smooth flow of qi and blood and whether it is sufficient or not becomes the key to whether a person can survive all diseases and be healthy and beautiful.Only when there is sufficient Qi and blood can the meridians of the whole body be unobstructed.With sufficient qi and blood and unobstructed meridians, the internal organs of the human body can be better nourished and function strong.With sufficient qi and blood, unobstructed meridians, and powerful internal organs, our body will have a very good internal environment and a strong immune system, which can clean up various internal toxins in time to resist external pathogenic factors.

If the qi and blood are unblocked and full, all diseases will be free, and people will live to the end of their lives; if the qi and blood are stagnant and insufficient, all kinds of diseases will arise, and they will decline after half a hundred years.Therefore, qi and blood hold the power of life and death of people. If qi and blood are sufficient, the body will be strong, and disease will occur.

Only good blood can have a good complexion

"Danxi Xinfa" mentions that "what is inside is covered by the outside", which tells us the truth that if you want to look beautiful, you must pay attention to your internal health.A face, whether it is ruddy and shiny, with delicate skin, or pale and dry, dull, and full of spots, is actually full of vitality in the final analysis.

Qi and blood are the acquired foundation of the human body and the most important material basis for beauty.The maintenance of qi and blood is particularly important for women. Due to the physiological characteristics of women, a certain amount of blood will be consumed and lost during menstruation. Coupled with emotional and psychological changes during menstruation, changes in the secretion of estrogen in the body, menstrual disorders often occur occur.Followed by this, the skin will also have corresponding problems: dull complexion, dark circles under the eyes, acne on the face, etc.Invigorating qi and nourishing blood can fundamentally regulate blood flow, which is the foundation of maintaining a delicate and beautiful appearance.

For women, there is no skin care product in the world that is as considerate to the skin as Qi and Blood.It not only understands the needs of skin cells, provides nutrients that can be directly absorbed and utilized, but also cleans the skin.Therefore, only when the qi and blood are strong and smooth, can our eyes see clearly, our hair can be black and beautiful, our skin color can be plump and rosy, and we can have a youthful and beautiful appearance.

If you really want to have a good complexion, if you really want to live out your spirit, nourishing qi and blood becomes the top priority.Qi and blood are the material basis for our beauty and beauty. Only by nourishing Qi and blood in time can we regulate our body in a true sense, so as to have beauty from the inside out.

Bad qi and blood damage to the skin: first, weak qi and blood cannot supply the nutrition needed by the skin, resulting in pale, dull, dry and peeling skin, fine lines, etc.; The obvious symptoms are uneven skin tone, spots on the skin, etc.; the third is that the garbage in the body cannot be discharged in time, causing the toxins in the blood to damage the health of the skin, which is manifested as enlarged skin pores.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, "Qi is the master of blood, and blood is the mother of Qi." Blood is often affected by Qi, so Qi and blood deficiency often accompany it. It can be seen that Qi and blood are inseparable.If you want to be a beautiful woman with a ruddy complexion and a radiant spirit, you must drive away all qi deficiency and blood deficiency.

Qi deficiency
There is no doubt that Qi deficiency must replenish Qi.But how to replenish Qi?
Medical research shows that there are many reasons for female qi deficiency, such as malnutrition, long-term illness, postoperative and excessive fatigue.At the same time, modern women are under great competitive pressure, heavy work and life burdens, and unhealthy lifestyles, which can also lead to symptoms of qi deficiency.

Therefore, female Qi replenishment should be carried out in a targeted manner according to the cause of Qi deficiency, among which, a good daily diet is the key.However, dietary conditioning should take into account the principle of deficiency of the five viscera, and cannot supplement the east wall and damage the west wall.Generally speaking, women with qi deficiency should take more foods that can invigorate qi, foods that are flat in nature and sweet or warm in taste, and nutritious tonic foods in their daily diet.Ordinary whole grains such as corn, japonica rice, glutinous rice, etc., are good qi invigorating foods.If there are no typical symptoms, you can first choose to drink chicken soup to invigorate qi, or use 15 grams of Codonopsis or Astragalus, decocted in water to invigorate qi.Do not eat things that break or consume gas, avoid eating cold food, greasy, thick and spicy food.

In addition to diet, but also to reduce the stress of life.

The improvement of the body is a gradual process, and women must not rush to invigorate Qi.When many women mention Qi tonic, they first think of ginseng, deer patch and other great tonics.

In fact, it is very unrealistic to want to use these great supplements to replenish the body "in place" at once.A weak body not only cannot be nourished, but may suffer instead.

Deficiency of blood to replenish blood
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that blood nourishes the internal organs and externally nourishes the skin, muscles, muscles and bones to maintain the normal activities and functions of various internal organs, tissues and organs of the human body.If the blood in the body is continuously lost and the newly produced blood is not sufficient, blood deficiency will easily occur. If blood is deficient, the body cannot be nourished.

There are many ways for women to nourish blood. Eat more foods rich in "hematopoietic raw materials". Eat tomatoes and foods containing vitamin C such as hawthorn, red grapes, mulberries, oranges, fresh dates, red beans, etc., which can nourish blood and inhibit blood circulation. Formation of facial melanin.

You can also take the way of self-massage, and use your fingers to press the Sanyinjiao point 3 inches above the inner malleolus of both feet and the inner posterior edge of the tibia. This is a commonly used and effective point for nourishing blood and regulating menstruation.

In addition, under the guidance of a doctor, you can also take appropriate medicinal supplements, such as astragalus, ginseng, codonopsis, angelica, white peony root, rehmannia glutinosa and other medicinal materials that nourish yin and blood.

The hematopoietic function of the bone marrow in the bones of the body is vigorous, making the complexion ruddy and full of energy.

Qi and blood flow endlessly - youthful appearance does not change

People often say "good complexion", in the words of beauty in traditional Chinese medicine, means "full of qi and blood", which means that qi and blood must not only be sufficient, but also flow.The scientific beauty research points out that the youthful appearance of women lies in the flow of Qi and blood.Only by letting qi and blood flow in our delicate body can we keep our beauty forever.Only flowing Qi and blood can produce vitality and beauty.

Qi and blood flow to prevent blood stasis
Generally speaking, the blood can deliver the nutrients in the blood to all parts of the body under the impetus of Qi.Once the body's qi is deficient, the blood will lack power, causing the blood to flow slowly or stagnate in a certain place, and the operation is not smooth, causing symptoms of qi and blood stasis.

To perform normal physiological functions, Qi and blood must always be in a running state. Only in this way can they deliver nutrients to the corresponding viscera and tissues, and play their role of nourishing and promoting.Once qi and blood stagnate and run poorly, the aging process of the body will be accelerated, and adverse reactions will appear on the face, such as spots and wrinkles.It can be seen that stasis of qi and blood is the chief culprit of women's aging, and beauty must be based on regulating qi and blood, so that qi and blood are in a normal flow state.

Exercise Rehabilitation to Prevent Qi and Blood Stasis

Qi and blood stasis usually manifests as "impeded circulation" of blood.We have to consume a lot of food every day. After the water and grain essence in the food are transported, there will be a lot of garbage in the body, which requires more energy and blood to remove them; if the excretion function of the body is impaired, the garbage in the body will increase. , The blockage of the blood vessels will cause the blood flow in the body to slow down, reduce the flow, and even block the circulation. In this way, an "obstructed circulation" is formed.Over time, if the obstacles cannot be completely removed, it will naturally lead to the aging of women's appearance.

Therefore, if women who love beauty want to stay young, they must actively prevent stagnation of Qi and blood and avoid "obstructed circulation" of blood.So, how to prevent Qi and blood stasis?Specifically, it is necessary to ensure the smooth flow of blood vessels and meridians.

To ensure the smooth flow of blood vessels and meridians, it is necessary to pay attention to exercise and health preservation, which is an essential and important link in regulating qi and blood and preventing stagnation of qi and blood.Walking, fitness, swimming are all suitable sports for women.Female friends can also practice yoga at ordinary times. The rhythm of this exercise is soothing, and it will not consume a lot of physical strength.

In addition, female friends can also try various meridian therapies, such as regular health massage of the head, face, and feet, which can dissipate congestion.

Professional women who sit in front of the computer for a long time should also pay special attention to the rest and maintenance of the eyes. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "long-term vision hurts the blood", and excessive use of the eyes will consume the blood in the body. Therefore, working in front of the computer Women, must take a break in time.

Mental Nursing to Prevent Qi and Blood Stasis

A person's spirit and emotion will affect the operation of the human body's qi and blood.For example, when angry, qi and blood will rush up to the brain and face, and the face will be flushed.The spirit is very important to the flow and operation of qi and blood. Therefore, we should maintain a calm and optimistic attitude, look at the positive side in everything, and avoid extreme emotions such as anxiety, anger, rage, great joy, and great sadness. It will also lead to poor blood circulation, causing more physiological waste to remain in the body. Over time, it will damage the appearance. Venting is a good medicine to get rid of bad emotions.Therefore, in order to keep qi and blood in a normal flow state and ensure that the beauty is not old, one must have a healthy "not old" heart.

(Section [-]) Eating to be beautiful, make good use of herbal whitening food
As the saying goes, "one white covers three ugliness", smooth and fair skin is the common pursuit of female friends.If you want to pursue long-lasting whitening!And it won't hurt your skin!Some delicacies that nourish the internal organs and whiten the outside are undoubtedly your best choice.Because the healthiest beauty comes from eating.

Millet nourishes yin, nourishes blood and enhances beauty

Chestnuts without the skins are called "millet". Among the folks, millet is known as "dai ginseng soup".

[meridian distribution of nature and flavor] sweet, salty, cool in nature; returns to stomach meridian.

[Efficacy] Clearing away heat and detoxification, invigorating the stomach and dehumidification, harmonizing the stomach for sleep, nourishing yin and nourishing the heart, whitening and beautifying the skin.

[Records of Traditional Chinese Medicine] It is recorded in "Bie Lu": "It mainly nourishes kidney qi, removes heat in the stomach and spleen, and replenishes qi." It is recorded in "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Cooking porridge and eating it benefits the pubic region, nourishes deficiency and damage, and opens the stomach."

【Modern research】Modern medical research shows that millet does not need to be refined, many vitamins and inorganic salts are not destroyed, and its nutritional content is higher than that of rice, so it is the closest to natural food.

Millet contains protein, a variety of fats, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other trace elements, and also contains carotene, vitamin B, vitamin B2, niacin and other ingredients.It is a natural skin care and beauty food. It not only has whitening effect, but also can prevent skin aging and make skin smooth.

Do it yourself

rice egg porridge
[Materials] 50 grams of millet.1 egg.

[Production] Use millet to cook porridge, put less rice and more water, cook porridge in a large pot, do not add water halfway, the porridge cooked in this way tastes better.Or soak the rice for 1 day in advance, and the porridge will be faster.After the porridge is finished, add eggs and cook for a while.

Oral administration of millet and egg porridge can nourish yin and blood, treat insomnia, strengthen the body, beautify the skin, whiten and resist aging.

Cucumber - the beauty food you can get at your fingertips

Cucumber, also known as pickled cucumber, king melon, or pickled melon.

Both raw and cooked cucumbers are crispy. They can also be sliced ​​and applied on the face.

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