Bai Zhu is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine in our daily life, which has high medicinal value and is often used to treat symptoms such as spleen deficiency and poor appetite, abdominal distention and diarrhea, phlegm retention and palpitations, edema, spontaneous sweating, and restless fetal movement. It is said that Bai Zhu can also be used for skin whitening and spot removal. Are there any side effects of using Bai Zhu for skin whitening? What are the side effects of using Bai Zhu for spot removal?
Nutritional components of Bai Zhu
It is well known that Bai Zhu has a refreshing fragrance, mainly because it contains a variety of volatile oils. With the improvement of detection technology and extraction processes, more than 100 components have been isolated from the volatile oil of Bai Zhu. Many studies have shown that Atractylone has the highest content in the volatile oil of Bai Zhu, reaching 60% to 70%, which is one of the main effective components of Bai Zhu. Most of them are terpenes, which are the main elements of the efficacy of Bai Zhu.
Methods of using Bai Zhu for spot removal
Ingredients: 10g of Bai Zhu powder, water, and brewed white vinegar in appropriate amount.
Usage: Mix the Bai Zhu powder with water and an appropriate amount of white vinegar, apply it evenly on the face, and wash it off after 15 to 30 minutes.
Efficacy: Can treat freckles and dark spots.
Side effects of using Bai Zhu for spot removal
Causes skin damage
When using Bai Zhu for spot removal, it is often soaked in vinegar. Vinegar is acidic and can irritate the skin. Prolonged consumption or prolonged soaking of the skin in vinegar can cause skin damage, resulting in dead skin and peeling, and in severe cases, it may cause dermatitis.
Causes allergic reactions
Bai Zhu contains complex and diverse plant components. Some people may have allergic reactions to Bai Zhu, and using Bai Zhu for spot removal or using Bai Zhu masks can cause skin allergies, resulting in symptoms such as red rashes.
Precautions for using Bai Zhu for spot removal
1. Using Bai Zhu for spot removal requires the use of vinegar, which can have a certain degree of skin irritation. Therefore, this method should not be used frequently to avoid skin damage.
2. Bai Zhu belongs to a hot natured medicinal herb and has strong internal heat. It is not suitable for people with acne or those prone to internal heat, so as not to aggravate the internal heat.
