White aconite, a traditional Chinese medicine, is mainly used in dried rhizomes. It is also known as "unicorn lily," "Yu white aconite," and "wild pinellia." White aconite can be used to make whitening face masks. Do you know why pregnant women should not use white aconite?
Recipe for White Aconite Face Mask
Ingredients: Chinese angelica, peach kernel, chuanxiong, dahurian angelica, white aconite, white peony powder, fresh milk, and honey, each in appropriate amount.
Instructions: Take 2 grams of each of the 6 Chinese herbal powders, add a suitable amount of fresh milk to make a paste, and then add 1ml of honey and mix well. Apply the mask evenly on the face with a small brush, wash off after 20-30 minutes, 2-3 times a week.
Efficacy: Chinese angelica, peach kernel, and chuanxiong promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, lightening spots; dahurian angelica, white aconite, and white peony promote melanin metabolism and whiten spots; fresh milk and honey moisturize and nourish the skin.
Recommended for: This formula has the effects of promoting blood circulation, lightening spots, and whitening and nourishing the skin. It is suitable for rough, dark, and dull skin with dark spots.
Contraindications of White Aconite Use
White aconite is a toxic drug, mainly manifested in its strong irritability to the skin and mucous membranes. When using white aconite as a face mask, you may wake up in the morning with redness and swelling on your face, which is the side effect of white aconite at work.
Therefore, if you want to use a white aconite external mask or self-made Qibai San, you must first test a small amount on the skin to see if there is any discomfort. If there are no obvious adverse symptoms, you can continue to use it, but it should not be used for a long time.
For internal use, it should also be taken in small amounts. The dosage of decoction should be controlled within the range of 3-6 grams. A slightly larger dose can cause redness and swelling. Therefore, please follow the doctor's instructions for use. Of course, due to its toxicity, pregnant women should also avoid using white aconite.
