There was a Empress Dowager Cixi in the history of our country. It is said that she pays great attention to maintaining and conditioning her body. Although he is over 60 years old, his charm still exists, and his skin is full and radiant. According to historical records, Empress Dowager Cixi commonly used Chinese herbal medicines such as Poria, Atractylodes macrocephala, Angelica sinensis and Paeonia lactiflora. Oral and external use, thus achieving the health care effects of strengthening the body resistance, eliminating pathogens, promoting qi circulation and promoting blood circulation. Empress Dowager Cixi is good at using medicated diet, which is of great significance to modern health care. In daily life, the common beauty method of Chinese medicine is to use Chinese herbal medicine as a mask or to make an ointment to eat, such as Guiling Ointment. Here are some common Chinese herbal medicines.

1, poria cocos

Poria cocos is the dry sclerotia of porous fungi, and there are commonly Poria cocos tablets and Poria cocos pieces. Its taste is slightly sweet, and it can strengthen the spleen and ooze dampness. Poria cocos contains various nutrients such as pachymic acid, protein and lecithin. The north is used to making cakes with poria cocos, which is taken orally to replenish qi and strengthen the spleen. For external use, poria cocos cream can be made from milk, or facial mask can be made from honey. External use of poria cocos can eliminate long sores on the face and make the skin smooth.

2. Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo biloba is a kind of tree. Its fruit is called Ginkgo biloba, which is rich in vitamins, carotene, anthocyanins and amino acids. These nutrients can scavenge oxygen free radicals, inhibit the growth of melanin and whiten the skin. There is a Korean skin care brand called Han Zhen, whose main ingredient is Ginkgo biloba extract.

3. Angelica dahurica

Radix Angelicae Dahuricae is commonly used as root medicine, which has the effects of expelling wind and cold, reducing swelling and discharging pus. The external facial mask made of Semen Cuscutae powder and Rhizoma Typhonii powder can improve skin microcirculation, promote metabolism and make skin soft and elastic. The most famous is the jade powder of Qianjinfang, mainly angelica dahurica, which can whiten and remove spots and delay aging.