Beauty Tips
Does constipation cause bad skin
Posted by Serene Ang onConstipation Causes Bad Skin? What is constipation? According to Mayo clinic, constipation is generally described as having fewer than three bowel movements a week. Chronic constipation is infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools that persists for several weeks or longer. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) lists constipation as a...
TCM herbs in your Sunblock
Posted by Serene Ang onSUNBLOCK THAT CONTAINS TCM HERBS? WHAT BENEFITS DOES IT HAVE? A good skin care routine is essential to help your skin remain youthful, radiant and healthy. One important step we must not skip is Sun protection. There are 2 main types of sun protection- Physical sunblocks and Chemical sunscreens. Physical...
Benefits of the Honeysuckle Flower
Posted by Serene Ang onTraditional Chinese medicine - Honeysuckle Flower ( Jin Yin Hua, 金银花) In Traditional Chinese medicine, Honeysuckle flower has sweet and cold properties, and is associated with the Lung, Stomach and Heart meridians. It is rich in proteins, sugars, Vitamins A & C, flavonoids, saponins, organic acids- derivatives of chlorogenic acid and...
Benefits of Pearl Powder
Posted by Serene Ang onTraditional Chinese Medicine - Pearl Powder In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Pearl powder is cold in nature and reduces heat in the body. It reduces excess heat in the liver and hence calms the mind and nervous system. In relation to this effect, it is sometimes used for insomnia. It also...
Bird's Nest for good skin
Posted by Serene Ang onTCM Beauty Tip: Bird’s Nest Chinese New Year is coming up and many would buy or receive Bird's Nest as gifts or eat them more in preparation for glowing skin for CNY. Have you wondered why people would pay so much to eat a bird’s saliva? If you think it’s...