True beauty always radiates from within; a beautiful complexion always has a slight rosy tint. To achieve this effect, simply applying cosmetics is not enough; it requires internal adjustments, such as drinking the Three Whites Decoction.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the condition of the skin is closely related to the function of the internal organs. If there is dysfunction in the organs and disharmony in qi and blood, the skin becomes rough and spots may appear. The Three Whites Decoction, composed mainly of Bai Shao (white peony root), Bai Zhu (white atractylodes rhizome), and Bai Fu Ling (white poria), aims to achieve its whitening and spot-removing effects by harmonizing qi and blood and regulating the function of the five organs.
Bai Shao, with its sweet and sour taste and slightly cold nature, nourishes the blood and treats sallow complexion, facial spots, and lackluster skin. Bai Zhu, with its warm nature and sweet and bitter taste, has an anti-aging effect. Bai Fu Ling, with its sweet and bland taste and neutral nature, can remove spots and improve skin fairness. Modern pharmacological studies have also confirmed the cosmetic effects of these herbs: Bai Shao has antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties; Bai Zhu and Bai Fu Ling can enhance immune function and dilate blood vessels, making them both beneficial for beauty. Additionally, the Three Whites Decoction contains Gan Cao (licorice), which has a neutral nature and sweet taste, and has moisturizing and deodorizing effects, making it useful for skin cracks, etc.
Method: Boil the herbs in water to make a decoction and drink one small bowl every day. If it seems troublesome, you can also make tea bags at home. Take 150 grams each of Bai Zhu, Bai Shao, and Bai Fu Ling, and 75 grams of Gan Cao. Grind them into coarse powder, mix well, and pack into 30 small bags. Brew one bag with boiling water every day and drink it as tea. It is recommended to consume less spicy food during the treatment period. As the herbs are mild in nature, they can be consumed by most people.
