Regulating Acne: A Holistic Approach in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the human body is a whole, and the various parts of the body are interconnected. The appearance of acne on the face is due to the dysfunction of our body's organs, which then manifest on the face. As a result, many people develop the bad habit of squeezing acne for a long time. Therefore, how to regulate acne on the face has become an important issue. Let me share a quick way to get rid of the bad habit of squeezing acne.

Internal Treatment: Loquat Drink

【Ingredients】

Fresh reed rhizome, loquat leaves, appropriate amount of each.

【Method】

Thoroughly wash and remove the hair from the loquat leaves, and let them dry. Cut the fresh reed rhizome into thin slices. Then put the reed rhizome and loquat leaves into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Then simmer over low heat for half an hour. That's how you make the loquat drink. You can drink it as tea in your daily life.

【Effect】

The loquat drink is mainly used to clear the lungs. Reed rhizome has the effects of clearing heat, detoxification, nourishing yin, and invigorating the stomach. Loquat leaves have the effect of clearing the lungs and stopping coughs, and can treat symptoms such as dry mouth, lung wind acne, and acne. The combination of the two has a good effect on treating acne and acne scars.

External Treatment: Erbai Powder

【Ingredients】

Poria cocos powder, mung beans, cucumber juice.

【Method】

Take an appropriate amount of Poria cocos powder and mung beans, and mix them with cucumber juice. Apply the mixture to the acne-affected area three times a day.

【Effect】

Poria cocos powder can nourish the skin, lighten pigmentation, and treat acne. Applying it as a mask on the face can whiten the skin, remove acne, and lighten pigmentation. Used together with mung beans, it can treat acne and acne scars.

Using both of the above methods is very helpful for dealing with acne. The combination of internal and external treatments is more effective.

Usually, when we have acne on our face, many people can't resist the urge to squeeze them, leaving unsightly acne scars that are difficult to eliminate. Many people also resort to random medication, which ultimately worsens the condition instead of getting rid of the acne. In fact, for acne treatment, traditional Chinese medicine has great advantages. Local treatment only provides temporary relief and doesn't solve the actual problem. This is also the main reason for frequent acne outbreaks. Therefore, I suggest that if you have persistent acne on your face, it's best to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. They will tell you how to regulate acne on your face and prescribe targeted treatments to eliminate stubborn acne!