Nowadays, many women often stay up late due to work and other reasons, and they have to go to work with panda eyes the next day, which not only causes distress for themselves but also brings embarrassment to their colleagues. Experts recommend several easy massage techniques to help you get rid of unhappiness and bring back bright and lively eyes.
The ancient book "Qian Jin Fang" says, "Kidney disease is characterized by a black color, weak qi, shortness of breath, hearing loss, frequent waist pain, reduced appetite, clearness below the knees, slow and smooth pulse. It can be treated with internal tonics such as Jianzhong Tang, Kidney Qi Pills, and Dihuang Decoction. In spring, the Yongquan point should be stimulated, in autumn, the Fuliu point should be stimulated, and in winter, if the pathogenic factor affects the kidneys, there will be bone pain and Yin Bi. For Yin Bi, it cannot be treated by massage. Symptoms include abdominal distension, waist pain, difficult bowel movements, shoulder and neck pain, occasional dizziness. The points to be stimulated are Yongquan and Kunlun, and blood stasis should be completely removed."
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, dark circles under the eyes are caused by kidney deficiency. The kidney is the foundation of innate vitality, containing the essence of Yin and Yang, the source of water and fire, and the root of Yin and Yang. The kidney is also associated with the color black, so if the kidney is deficient, the color will be manifested on the skin. Kidney deficiency can be divided into kidney Yin deficiency and kidney Yang deficiency. People with kidney Yin deficiency mainly experience symptoms such as lower back pain, insomnia, dizziness, tinnitus, reduced menstrual flow, restlessness, and hot palms and soles. People with kidney Yang deficiency may have symptoms such as cold intolerance, lower back pain, dizziness, fatigue, and infertility.
Homemade Remedies
Red Tea Bag Eye Mask
Ingredients: Leftover red tea bags
Instructions: Apply the red tea bags to the eyes before bedtime and remove them after 20 to 30 minutes.
Effect: It is effective in treating acquired dark circles.
Apple Treatment
Ingredients: Apple
Instructions: Cut the apple into two small slices and apply them to the eyes for 15 minutes.
Effect: It can promote blood circulation and regular use can reduce dark circles.
Massage Techniques to Eliminate Dark Circles
1. Gently press the inner edge of the eyebrows with both thumbs for 3 seconds, repeating the action 10 times.
2. Use the index fingers of both hands to gently press the temples for 3 seconds, repeating the action 10 times.
3. Use the index fingers of both hands to gently press slightly above the inner corner of the eyes, at the Jingming point, for 3 seconds, repeating the action 10 times.
4. Use the index fingers of both hands to gently press the four white points directly below the pupils for 3 seconds, repeating the action 10 times.
