People in the past used various herbs to make medicinal dishes to help prevent and treat diseases. Traditional Eastern medicine has healing methods that many Westerners still find surprising. In particular, herbal remedies may not provide quick relief, but they are safe and have high “nourishing” properties, without any dangerous side effects.
Early aging, dullness, and fatigue are caused by weakened body organs. The purpose of herbs is to balance and regulate the functions of these organs, thereby improving health, reducing wrinkles, soothing eye bags, and preventing sagging.
Herbs for consumption and drinking help regulate the body from the inside. Many traditional herbal medicine contain amino acids, proteins, vitamins, antioxidant substances, and other phytochemicals (plant-based nutrients) that Western medicine also recognizes as beneficial for the skin, keeping it fresh by providing natural elements to help the body repair and regenerate. These herbs “fill in” the gaps when we age and deteriorate, thus slowing down the aging process.
To combat aging and beautify the skin, the mechanism needed is to promote blood circulation to nourish and regenerate the skin.
Women who want to beautify, slow down the aging process, or delay menopause can apply these three simple home remedies conveniently:
Remedy 1: Herbal powder drink:
Ingredients: Dried ginger (480g), red Areca catechu (240g), licorice (90g), Fennel seeds (120g), salt (60g), and cloves (120g).
Instructions: Grind all ingredients into a fine powder for easy dissolution and consumption.
Usage: In the morning, take 10 – 15g of this powder, dissolve it in hot water, and drink. Since it is finely ground herbal powder, you can carry it with you while traveling or on business trips, making it convenient for daily consumption.
Note that self-dried ginger will not be contaminated by protective chemicals like store-bought ginger powder or dried ginger from markets.
Remedy 2: Nutritious Milk Drink
Ingredients: Fresh milk (240ml), ginger water (120ml), red chili powder (0.3g), Dipsacus asperoides (20g), and ginseng (15g).
Instructions: Grind Dipsacus asperoides and ginseng into powder. Boil the milk and ginger water first, then add the other ingredients. Simmer on low heat until the liquid thickens and becomes concentrated. It can be used within 10 days. Note that this recipe is for one-time use. You can cook more and keep it in the refrigerator for several days.
Remedy 3: Nourishing Whitening Tea
Ingredients: Chrysanthemum (20g), Rehmannia glutinosa (12g).
Instructions: Take the ingredients and brew them into a concentrated liquid. You can add sugar to taste, like tea.
Note that using brown sugar is recommended for maintaining health, avoiding white sugar or refined sugar.
Regular use of these remedies helps nourish the skin, making it rosy, smooth, and slows down the aging process, reducing fatigue and stress.