In "Dream of the Red Chamber", when Lin Meimei first appeared, she was recognized by the old lady as being weak and asked her with concern what medicine she was taking. Daiyu replied: Ren Shen Yang Rong Wan.
It is actually quite difficult to prescribe medicine for Miss Lin, who has been taking medicine since she started eating. She is prone to physical weakness due to long-term illness, and it is not easy to replenish her. Therefore, the Ren Shen Yang Rong Wan she takes is carefully chosen.
Ren Shen Yang Rong Wan for nourishing qi and blood
Ren Shen Yang Rong Wan is from the Song Dynasty's "He Ji Ju Fang" and is used for replenishing qi and nourishing blood, nourishing the heart and calming the mind. It can treat symptoms such as fatigue, limb heaviness, shortness of breath, wheezing during movement, abdominal discomfort, weak and frightened heart, dry throat, and dry lips. In addition, this prescription is also commonly used for health and beauty, as can be seen from its name.
First, let's take a look at its ingredients: ginseng, atractylodes, angelica, cooked rehmannia, astragalus, honey, etc. Ginseng is undoubtedly the king of herbs, playing a leading role in the formula, tonifying the spleen and replenishing qi. It is also fortified with astragalus, atractylodes, poria, cooked rehmannia, angelica, and white peony to replenish qi and blood. Combined with schisandra and polygala to nourish the heart and calm the mind, it achieves the purpose of nourishing qi and blood and calming the mind.
The pharmaceutical book "Ben Cao Hui Yan" states that ginseng is a good medicine for replenishing qi and nourishing blood and aiding in the production of essence and nourishing the spirit. "Ben Cao Zheng" points out that ginseng can supplement both qi and blood, making it an indispensable medicine for the treatment of blood-related diseases.
In Chinese medicine, ginseng is often used in combination with other ingredients to treat blood deficiency. This is related to the role of ginseng in tonifying the spleen. The spleen is the foundation of the acquired constitution and the source of qi and blood production. By tonifying the spleen and replenishing qi, ginseng can also help with blood deficiency. Since "blood is the mother of qi, and qi is the commander of blood," deficiency in either qi or blood will affect the other. Therefore, when treating blood deficiency, ginseng is often used in conjunction with blood-tonifying herbs to achieve the goal of replenishing qi and producing blood, promoting health, and achieving the beautifying effect of a rosy complexion.
Many beauty formulas contain ginseng
Throughout history, many formulas with beauty effects have used ginseng, and some even have ginseng in their names, such as Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang and Shen Gui Yang Rong Jiu. Medical experts believe that the beauty effects of ginseng are due to its ability to replenish vital energy and nourish qi and blood. To achieve a beautiful and radiant complexion, women need abundant qi and blood. With the nourishment of qi and blood, the complexion will be rosy, the skin will be smooth, and the hair will be lustrous. Here are a few ginseng formulas that have good beauty and health effects.
Ren Shen Feng Ru Zhi
30g fresh ginseng, 100g royal jelly, 120g white sugar. Wash the fresh ginseng, cut it into small pieces, put it in a pot, add 500ml of water, boil it, then simmer for 2 hours on low heat, let it cool, and filter the juice. Pour the royal jelly into the pot, mix it with 250ml of cold boiled water, heat it to boiling, add white sugar, stir continuously until the sugar melts, then remove from heat, pour in the ginseng juice, stir continuously until well mixed, let it cool, and store it. Take 2 spoonfuls twice a day, dissolve in warm water and consume.
Royal jelly has nourishing and strengthening effects and can moisturize and beautify the skin. When used in combination with ginseng, it enhances the effect of nourishing and moisturizing, which is beneficial for beauty and skincare. Instead of fresh ginseng, you can also use 6g red ginseng or 15g sun-dried ginseng.
Shen Zao Mi Fan
3g red ginseng, 10 red dates, 150g glutinous rice, and an appropriate amount of white sugar.
Wash the red dates, put them in a bowl with the red ginseng, soak them in water for half a day, remove the red ginseng, cut it into thin slices, then put the red ginseng slices, red dates, and soaked water in a pot, add enough water, simmer for half an hour, remove the red ginseng slices and red dates, and set aside the soup. Take the washed glutinous rice, add an appropriate amount of water, steam it in a steamer, and then invert it onto a plate. Place the red ginseng slices and red dates on top, then put the soup from the boiled red ginseng and red dates in a pot, add white sugar, heat it over low heat until the sugar melts, pour it over the rice, and steam for another 5 minutes.
Red dates can invigorate the spleen and stomach, replenish qi and blood, and regulate the circulation of nutrients. When combined with red ginseng, the warming and tonifying effects are strong, and the beautifying effect is significant. It is especially suitable for those with insufficient qi and blood, weak constitution, fatigue, weakness, and pale complexion.
Shen Gui Yang Rong Jiu
Ginseng, longan flesh, polygonatum, etc. You can use 25g sun-dried ginseng, 25g white sugar ginseng, 100g longan flesh, 40g polygonatum, 500g brown sugar, and 5000ml white wine.
When soaking, put all the ingredients in a large-mouthed bottle, pour in the white wine, seal the bottle, and soak for half a month. Then filter the wine and drink it. Take 30ml twice a day.
For those who enjoy drinking, soaking ginseng and other ingredients in wine is an excellent choice for nourishing the skin, strengthening the body, and promoting overall health.
External beauty methods using ginseng
Crushed for external application
Take fresh ginseng, wash it, cut it into small pieces, and crush it into a paste for external application. When applying externally, wash your face, lie down comfortably, apply the ginseng paste on your face, cover it with a hot towel, and wash it off after 1 hour. Ginseng stems, leaves, and miscellaneous roots can also be used as materials for external application. The method is to wash the raw materials, boil them in water to extract the juice, and then concentrate it into a paste. Apply the paste on a medicated plaster and apply it externally.
When using ginseng externally, it should be used immediately after crushing. The paste can be made in advance and used for several days, but care should be taken to prevent spoilage. If using dried ginseng, soak it in water before use.
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