Quick Reference Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Beauty and Beauty

Chapter 7 Moisturizing and Moisturizing——Beautiful Water, Strengthening the Spleen, Moisturizing the Lung and Strengthening the Kidney (1)
As the saying goes: women are made of water!There is nothing wrong with this sentence.For a healthy woman, no matter whether it is the skin or the various organs of the human body, there should be no boiling water.If the skin does not have water, problems such as spots, wrinkles and some inflammation of the skin will come to you.The body contains a moderate amount of water, which can not only moisturize the skin, prevent wrinkles, reduce the accumulation of oil, but also eliminate the bloated body.But hydrated and bright skin can never be accomplished simply by foundation and blush. Only through internal regulation to strengthen the spleen and lungs, nourish yin and strengthen the kidneys, and replenish water and blood can make you beautiful and supple, and your skin tender It seems to be able to squeeze out water.

(Section 100) Supplement the three viscera and make the skin full [-] points

The skin is dry and tight, which greatly reduces the comfort of female friends. The complexion is dull, black, yellow, and not hooked, and the energy of female friends is greatly reduced. Therefore, skin brightening and moisturizing have become a daily routine for women. compulsory course.If you want to keep your skin hydrated, nourish your lungs, invigorate your spleen, and strengthen your kidneys, you must put it on the beauty agenda.

Moisturizes the lungs - helps the skin moisturize

In many cases, dry and rough skin is the "scourge" caused by the lungs.The lung is located in the chest cavity and is the canopy of the five internal organs. It is the internal organs of the high definition.Chinese medicine believes that the lungs govern the skin and hair. The so-called skin and hair include skin, sweat pores, vellus hair and other tissues.If the lung qi is weak and the lung function is abnormal, over time, the skin will be dry, the complexion will be haggard, dull, pale, and edema will appear on the eyelids or face; the hair will be dry and dull.

The lungs control the circulation and the descending, and regulate the water passages
The lung governs qi, controls respiration, governs dispersal, suppresses descending, and regulates water passages.If this function of the lung is normal, the qi movement will be unobstructed and the breathing will be even. Once the lung qi is insufficient, the waterway may be blocked.

The so-called Xuanfa means catharsis and dispersal. The human body can spread the Qi, blood and body fluid throughout the body through the ventilation of the lungs, reaching the viscera and meridians in the inside, and reaching the muscles and fur outside to nourish the viscera and tissues of the whole body. This kind of propaganda and hair function can evenly breathe, help blood circulation and penetrate all channels.

The so-called Sujiang means to descend, that is to say, the lung qi should descend, and the descending is the smoothest way. The descending of the lung qi can ensure the distribution of qi and body fluid, so that the water can be excreted normally. in vitro.If this descending function of the lungs becomes dysfunctional, toxins will be deposited in the body, affecting the health of the skin.

The law of nourishing the lungs and nourishing the lungs

The lungs are the organs in charge of water distribution in our body. If the lungs are well maintained and the body is well hydrated, even if we don't use moisturizing masks and creams, the skin will still be hydrated.It can be seen that if you want to be a sweet and juicy woman, you must learn to nourish your lungs.

.Drinking water to nourish the lungs: The easiest way to nourish the lungs is to actively replenish water.Especially after the environment is dry and the body sweats a lot, it is necessary to replenish water in time to maintain the normal humidity of the lungs and respiratory tract.Therefore, you should drink plain water on weekdays to fully maintain the body's moisture needs.

.Laugh often to promote the lungs: Laughter can promote the health of internal organs, especially the lungs.Studies have shown that "easy smile", that is, a smile from the heart, can spread the lung energy throughout the body and fully relax the muscles of the face, chest and limbs.In addition, the lower cloth of the lung qi can also calm the liver qi, so as to maintain emotional stability; the "knowing smile" comes from the depths of the soul, laughing without sound, can make the lung qi descend and communicate with the kidney qi, and receive the power of strengthening the kidney "Laughing loudly" can generate lung qi, which can make the lungs inhale enough "clear air" and exhale waste air to speed up blood circulation, thereby reconciling the heart, lungs, qi and blood, regulating human body functions, and maintaining a healthy appearance.

Diet nourishes the lungs!Diet to nourish the lungs is actually very simple, just remember that white food is nourishing the lungs, so you don't have to memorize complicated recipes.Lily is the first food to nourish the lungs. In addition, white foods include white fungus, pear, lotus seeds, polygonatum odoratum, Ophiopogon japonicus, barley, lotus root, yam, white radish, etc.

Exercise your lungs!Moderate physical exercise can enhance the body's resistance.People of different ages can choose different exercises. Young people can choose mountaineering, swimming, long-distance running, ball games, etc., while elderly people should choose walking, jogging, Tai Chi, etc. Long-term adherence to appropriate physical exercise is beneficial to the health of the lungs. Protection is necessary.

Invigorate the spleen - promote the transportation and transformation of water

Chinese medicine thinks!The spleen governs movement and transformation, promotes clearness, and regulates blood.The spleen governs the movement and transformation, which means that the spleen has the functions of transporting and transforming water and grains and water.Transporting water and grains means that the spleen can transform water and grains (food) into essences and transport them to the whole body; transporting water and transforming liquids means that the spleen can transfer excess water in the absorbed waters and grains to the lungs in a timely manner And kidney, through the gasification function of lung and kidney, it is converted into sweat and urine to be excreted from the body.

The spleen is the foundation of acquired constitution, the source of qi and blood biochemistry.When the function of the spleen and stomach is healthy, the qi and blood will be strong, which will make the skin soft and moist, reduce seborrhea, maintain skin elasticity, and prevent skin aging.Conversely, if the spleen fails to move well, and the qi, blood and body fluids are insufficient, the face cannot be nourished, and the person will have a dull complexion, rough and dull skin.

Invigorate the spleen and nourish the stomach
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen and stomach are the foundation of acquired constitution and the source of Qi and blood biochemistry.The spleen and stomach are located in the middle burner, and both govern digestion, but each performs its own duties: the stomach governs intake, and the spleen governs movement.Stomach likes moisturizing and hates dryness, likes coolness and hates heat, spleen likes dryness and hates dampness, likes heat and hates cold.Stomach qi is balanced by descending, if it does not descend, abdominal distension, constipation, belching and hiccups will occur.Temperament rises to be healthy, and if it does not rise, dizziness and diarrhea, drowsiness of limbs, and prolapse of viscera are easy.Therefore, attention should be paid to regulating the stomach while nourishing the spleen.

For women's face maintenance, the spleen and stomach are in harmony, and the function of the spleen and stomach is healthy and running normally, then the qi and blood will be strong, the complexion will be rosy, and the skin will be elastic.Conversely, if the function of the spleen and stomach is not perfect and the operation is abnormal, the qi, blood and body fluid will be insufficient to nourish the face, making people look mentally weak, pale, sallow, and dull.

The law of invigorating the spleen and nourishing the stomach

Diet adjustment: Partial eclipse will damage the spleen, poor detoxification, slow Qi and blood, not only lead to dull skin, but also more likely to accumulate dark spots.Diet adjustment is the key to maintaining the spleen and stomach.Nutrition experts pointed out that a vegetarian-based diet with a combination of meat and vegetables is conducive to the maintenance of the spleen and stomach.On weekdays, eat more foods that can nourish the spleen and stomach!Such as: sweet potatoes, potatoes, yams, mushrooms, lotus root, lotus seeds, hazelnuts, chestnuts, grapes, red dates, chicken, pork belly, beef, dog meat, japonica rice, lentils, honey, etc.In addition, eat more vegetables and fruits, eat less irritating and indigestible foods, and try to eat raw and cold foods as much as possible.

Pay attention to the cold and warm: as the saying goes, "ten stomach problems and nine colds", this is indeed a talk of experience.Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to the temperature and temperature to maintain the spleen and stomach.When the climate changes in spring and autumn, people with spleen and stomach deficiency should keep warm to avoid cold; people with spleen deficiency and diarrhea can put warm umbilicus plaster on the navel, and eat less raw and cold melons and fruits.

Regulate emotions!Emotional factors have a great influence on appetite, digestion and absorption.Therefore, to maintain the spleen and stomach, we must first maintain a good mood.Bad emotions can lead to spleen and stomach disorders, causing loss of appetite, indigestion and other symptoms, while good emotions are beneficial to the normal activities of the spleen and stomach system.It can be seen that women's appearance maintenance is inseparable from a good mood. Only by maintaining a happy mood can our spleen and stomach be full of vitality and vitality, so that we can have a good appearance and a good complexion.

Exercise regularly!Proper exercise can enhance the function of the spleen and stomach, improve the blood circulation of the spleen and stomach itself, promote its metabolism, and delay the aging of the spleen and stomach system.Before going to bed at night, lie on the bed and massage the upper and lower abdomen with both hands, repeating 40-50 times, it can help the spleen to move, dispel stagnation, clear the bad qi, and have a good health care effect on the spleen and stomach.

Strengthening the kidney - balancing water metabolism

As the saying goes, "Men are afraid of hurting the liver, women are afraid of hurting the kidney".Women should pay more attention to the maintenance of the kidneys. For women with poor kidneys, their appearance is most likely to be damaged, which is manifested by love to grow things on the skin and turn into a small face.Only when the kidney essence is full and the kidney qi is vigorous, can the functions of the five viscera be functioning properly, the body will have sufficient qi and blood, and the face will be radiant.

The kidney is the "house of fire"

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidney contains the innate essence, which is the "foundation of yin and yang", "the house of water and fire", "the root of life" and "the innate foundation" of the viscera. "Kidneys store essence", and essence is the root of human reproduction and development, so when kidney energy is strong, people will not age easily.

The kidney governs water and maintains the balance of water metabolism in the body, so the kidney and "face" also have an inseparable relationship.With normal kidney function and normal water metabolism in the body, the facial skin will be firm and elastic.Kidney deficiency leads to an imbalance of water metabolism in the body, which leads to "flooding", manifested on the face as eyelid edema and relaxation, and water retention "like lying silkworms under the eyes".Therefore, premature drooping eyelids are closely related to the kidneys.

The waist is the "home of the kidneys", and W4 dysfunction will naturally cause soreness and pain in the waist, especially on one side, which is most likely an early manifestation of hydronephrosis.

Supplementing the Kidney with Food

The best way of tonic for women with kidney deficiency is diet conditioning.Generally speaking, kidney deficiency can be divided into kidney yin deficiency and kidney yang deficiency, and their symptoms are different.

Symptoms of kidney yin deficiency usually manifest as dizziness, forgetfulness, insomnia, night sweats, tinnitus, sore waist and knees, heel pain, hair loss, loose teeth, flushed cheeks, restless hands and feet, dry mouth and red tongue, etc. Have symptoms of menstrual disorders.

Symptoms of kidney yang deficiency usually manifest as pale complexion, dizziness, tinnitus, fatigue, cold hands and feet, fear of cold, edema of lower extremities, pale tongue, weak pulse.

After finding out whether you are suffering from kidney yin deficiency or kidney yang deficiency, you should treat the symptoms with food supplements.People with kidney yang deficiency can eat more mutton, leeks, velvet, etc. for nourishment; people with kidney yin deficiency can eat more fish, duck, black fungus, black sesame, walnuts, etc. for nourishment.

(Session [-]) Eating for beauty, eating more water and eating more white food
What foods are the most hydrating?Traditional Chinese medicine believes that moistening methods are often used to relieve dryness and heat.According to the principles of the five elements and five colors, eating more "white food" can nourish the body.When cooking, you can choose white radish, cabbage, wax gourd, lily, white fungus, lotus root, lotus seeds, etc.As for fruits, pears are the first choice. It can not only increase water intake, but also help vitamin supplements.

The "king of dishes" that nourishes the stomach and promotes body fluids

Chinese cabbage is an indispensable and important vegetable in people's daily life. It is delicious and nutritious, and is known as the "king of dishes".Cabbage is rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, and it is also a good vegetable for beauty and beauty.

[meridian distribution of property and flavor] sweet in taste, flat in nature; returns to intestinal and stomach meridians.

[Efficacy] Relieves heat and annoyance, improves stomach, nourishes stomach and promotes body fluid, diuresis and laxative, clears away heat and detoxifies, it is a good product for cooling and reducing diarrhea and tonifying.

[Records of Traditional Chinese Medicine] "Supplements to Compendium of Materia Medica" records: "Cabbage juice, sweet and warm, non-toxic, beneficial to the stomach, relieves chest troubles, relieves alcohol and thirst, facilitates defecation, and neutralizes cough", and says "Winter juice is especially good".

【Modern research】Cabbage is rich in nutrition, in addition to sugar, fat, protein, crude fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, vitamin B, and niacin, it is also rich in vitamins, including vitamin C and riboflavin. The content is 5 times and 4 times higher than that of apples and pears respectively.Chinese cabbage is rich in water, as high as 95%.In winter, the weather is dry, so eating more cabbage can play a very good role in nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness, skin care and beauty.

Do it yourself

Stewed Cabbage with Chestnuts

[Materials] 2 grams of raw chestnuts, 2 grams of cabbage, appropriate amount of duck soup, a little salt and a little monosodium glutamate.

[Production] Shell the chestnuts, cut them in half, simmer with duck soup until they are fully cooked; then wash the cabbage and put them in the pot; add a little salt and monosodium glutamate, and the cabbage will be cooked.

Duck soup nourishes yin and tonifies deficiency, chestnuts invigorate spleen and kidney, and cabbage nourishes yin and moisturizes dryness. It is a good product for replenishing water. This dish can make the complexion fair and bright.

Chinese cabbage is suitable for everyone.It is more suitable for people with chronic habitual constipation, colds, cough due to lung heat, throat inflammation, abdominal distension and fever. Women should also eat more.People with diarrhea try to avoid eating cabbage.Using Chinese cabbage leaves on the face can reduce the growth of acne on the face.

Eliminate stagnation and phlegm, invigorate the spleen and moisten the lungs

White radish is a root vegetable, a plant of the genus Radish in the cruciferous family, also known as radish. "Eat radish in winter and ginger in summer, without a doctor's prescription."It can be seen that white radish is not only a vegetable with both medical and food functions, but also a good product for beauty and skin care.

[meridian distribution of property and flavor] sweet, pungent, cool in nature; returns lung, stomach, spleen, large intestine meridians.

[Efficacy] Clearing away heat and promoting body fluid, cooling blood to stop bleeding, lowering Qi to widen the middle, digestion and stagnation, appetizing and invigorating the spleen, smooth.

[Records of Traditional Chinese Medicine] "Compendium of Materia Medica" calls it "the most beneficial among vegetables." It also says that white radish "lowers the breath, calms asthma and eliminates phlegm, eliminates food and swelling, facilitates stool, relieves qi pain, treats dysentery, and sores".

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