The history of traditional Chinese medicine beauty dates back a long time and is a gem in the treasure trove of traditional Chinese medicine. There are many varieties of Chinese herbal medicines for beauty and hair care in ancient pharmacopoeia literature, many of which have been proven to have excellent effects by modern medicine. Both internationally and domestically, great attention has been paid to Chinese medicine beauty and hair care.
Fleeceflower Root:
It contains nutrients such as lecithin and has the function of nourishing blood and dispelling wind. It can regulate the nervous system, endocrine function, and nourish hair roots, promoting the production of hair melanin and making hair darker. At the same time, Fleeceflower Root also contains emodin and a large amount of starch. After starch hydrolysis, the resulting glucose has a good hair-conditioning effect, making it the best Chinese herbal raw material for formulating hair conditioners. According to modern pharmacological experiments, the lecithin contained in Fleeceflower Root is an important raw material for cell membranes, which can promote cell metabolism and growth, thus delaying cell aging and prolonging life.
Astragalus:
It contains various amino acids, betaine, folic acid, alkaloids, and essential trace elements for the human body. It has the functions of dilating blood vessels, improving skin nutrition, preventing and treating hair loss, and promoting hair growth. It is one of the commonly used drugs in beauty and hair care formulas.
Chinese Angelica:
It has the functions of promoting blood circulation, nourishing blood, relieving pain, and moisturizing the skin. It can dilate the capillaries of the scalp and skin, promote blood circulation, prevent hair loss, moisturize the skin and hair, and make the hair black and shiny, also preventing gray hair and white hair.
Goji Berry:
It contains essential vitamins A1, B2, C, and trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron, especially high in vitamins A and C. Adding goji berry extract to cosmetics can prevent hair loss, make hair black and shiny, and also have significant effects on yellow hair, white hair, dull complexion, and dry skin caused by deficiencies in essential vitamins and trace elements. It can also promote the production of hair melanin and has a good effect on treating alopecia areata.
Black Sesame:
It contains glycerides, lecithin, calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc. Among them, iron ranks among the top in various drugs. It has the effects of nourishing blood, moisturizing the skin, and nourishing the hair, making it an ideal tonic for nourishing the liver, kidneys, and other organs. It is suitable for conditions like premature graying of hair and anemia.
Chuanxiong:
It has the effects of dispelling wind, promoting blood circulation, moisturizing the skin, and relieving itching, and is beneficial for improving facial nutrition. Modern pharmacological studies have proved that Chuanxiong can dilate the capillaries of the head, promote blood circulation, increase hair nutrition, and make the hair flexible and not easily brittle. It can also delay the growth of gray hair and keep the hair smooth and shiny.
Salvia:
The main function of Salvia is promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Due to its rich vitamins and trace elements such as zinc, copper, and iron, it can promote the production of hair melanin and improve conditions such as white hair, yellow hair, and dry hair caused by deficiencies in trace elements. At the same time, Salvia itself is red in color. After decoction, the red safflower pigment dissolves in oil, providing cosmetic and beauty effects. It can be added to various cosmetics or used in combination with other natural medicines to relieve itching, remove dandruff, prevent hair loss, darken the hair, and enhance skin elasticity.
