Best Chinese Remedies for Skin
In TCM, skin health reflects the condition of the Lung and Blood. The Lung governs the skin's surface; blood nourishes it from within. Skin problems often indicate internal heat, blood stasis, or yin deficiency causing dryness.
Recommended Teas
White Peony (Bai Mu Dan)
白牡丹 · White
Clears heat gently, Antioxidant-rich, Nourishes yin, Calms the mind
Silver Needle (Bai Hao Yin Zhen)
白毫银针 · White
Very high in antioxidants, Gently clears heat, Benefits the skin, Calms inflammation
Chrysanthemum Tea
菊花茶 · Herbal/Flower
Clears liver heat, Brightens eyes (great for screen fatigue), Relieves headache, Calms inflammation
Recommended Foods
Goji Berry
枸杞 · Gǒu Qǐ
Nourishes liver and kidney yin, Brightens eyes
Acupressure Points
曲池 · Large Intestine
At the outer end of the elbow crease when the arm is bent at 90 degrees. Find the depression at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease.
合谷 · Large Intestine
In the webbing between thumb and index finger, at the highest point of the muscle when thumb and index finger are brought together.
足三里 · Stomach
Four finger-widths below the kneecap, one finger-width lateral to the shinbone (tibia). You'll feel a small depression.
三阴交 · Spleen
Four finger-widths above the inner ankle bone (medial malleolus), behind the shinbone (tibia) on the inner leg.
肺俞 · Bladder
On the upper back, 1.5 finger-widths lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3).
Traditional Herbs
- ● Pearl powder (珍珠粉 Zhēn Zhū Fěn)
- ● Snow fungus (银耳 Yín Ěr)
- ● Goji berry (枸杞 Gǒu Qǐ)
- ● He shou wu (何首乌 Hé Shǒu Wū)
Consult a qualified TCM practitioner before using medicinal herbs.