Many people are troubled by freckles, which is also a difficult problem for women. Some people have heard that Danshen powder has the effect of removing freckles. Is this true?
Can Danshen Powder Remove Freckles?
It has a certain effect in removing freckles.
Danshen powder is a fine powder made from the roots and rhizomes of the plant Danshen. It has a bitter taste and a slightly cold nature. It has the functions of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating menstruation, and relieving pain. It can dilate blood vessels, improve facial blood circulation, and maintain vascular patency, thereby achieving the effect of removing freckles. It especially works for yellowish-brown spots, pigmentation, and dark spots caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis.
How to Use Danshen Powder to Remove Freckles
In addition to oral administration, applying Danshen powder externally will have better effects in removing freckles.
Oral administration of Danshen powder:
1. Grind Danshen into fine powder.
2. Take 3-5 grams of Danshen powder and put it in your mouth.
3. Take it with warm water.
4. Take 2-3 times daily.
External application of Danshen powder:
1. Grind Baiji and Baifuling into fine powder.
2. Take 5 grams each of Danshen powder, Baiji, and Baifuling, and put them in a facial mask bowl.
3. Add an appropriate amount of honey or egg white and mix well.
4. After cleansing the face, apply the mixture evenly on the face and leave it on for about 15 minutes.
5. Rinse thoroughly.
6. Apply 2-3 times a week.
How Long Does It Take for Danshen Powder to Remove Freckles?
The specific time for effectiveness varies from person to person.
Danshen powder has a strong blood-activating effect, but because everyone's constitution is different and the depth of pigmentation and absorption of drugs vary, it is impossible to determine the specific time for effectiveness. Generally, when using Danshen powder to remove freckles, for newly formed or shallow freckles, results can usually be seen in about one month.
What to Pay Attention to When Using Danshen Powder to Remove Freckles
1. Prevent Allergies
Some people may be allergic to Danshen, so special attention should be paid when using Danshen to remove freckles to avoid allergic reactions such as itching all over the body, urticaria, and even chest tightness, nausea, and breathing difficulties. Before use, it is recommended to use a small amount first, and if there is no allergic reaction, continue to use it.
2. Not Suitable for Pregnant Women
Danshen powder has a strong blood-activating and stasis-removing effect. Using Danshen powder during pregnancy may stimulate uterine blood vessels, promote uterine contractions, and may lead to miscarriage. Therefore, pregnant women should not use Danshen powder to remove freckles.
3. Avoid Concurrent Use with Anticoagulants
When taking Danshen powder orally to remove freckles, avoid concurrent use with anticoagulant drugs such as aspirin and warfarin. Danshen powder also has the effect of inhibiting platelet aggregation. Concurrent use with these drugs may enhance the anticoagulant effect, which may lead to bleeding.
4. Not Suitable for Concurrent Use with Liriwort
When taking Danshen powder orally to remove freckles, it is not suitable to use Liriwort at the same time. According to the "Eighteen Incompatibilities" in traditional Chinese medicine, Danshen and Liriwort have opposite properties. Therefore, Danshen powder and Liriwort should not be used together, as their concurrent use may cause toxic side effects.
Other Dietary Methods for Treating Freckles
Lemon and Rock Sugar Juice
Because lemons contain a large amount of vitamin C, drinking lemon juice for a long time can not only whiten the skin and prevent blood vessel aging, but also have the effect of anti-wrinkle and freckle removal.
How to make: Squeeze the juice of one lemon and add an appropriate amount of rock sugar. Drink it.
Black Fungus and Red Jujube Soup
Black fungus nourishes the skin and has antioxidant effects; red jujube invigorates the spleen, nourishes qi, and moisturizes the skin. Using them together can effectively remove dark spots.
How to make: Wash the black fungus and red jujube, boil them for 30 minutes, and take it once in the morning and evening.
