Poor complexion and sallow skin? Try these great food therapy remedies.

A person's good complexion indicates good health, and when the complexion is good, the facial skin will be in its best state. Conversely, it will appear dull and listless. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes syndrome differentiation, and regulating one's complexion should also be based on a specific analysis of the individual's condition. For a sallow complexion and poor energy, try these good dietary therapy methods.

For Spleen Deficiency, drink some Chinese Yam and Lotus Seed Porridge

In addition to a balanced and nutritious diet, some medicinal diets can also be used. I often recommend Chinese Yam and Lotus Seed Porridge. For those with blood deficiency, add red dates and longan. Donkey-hide gelatin is a famous medicinal herb for nourishing blood, but using large amounts can be detrimental to the spleen and stomach function, affecting appetite. In fact, most people can use ordinary medicinal diets, while those with severe anemia can use some donkey-hide gelatin. Steam the donkey-hide gelatin with red dates; when heated, the gelatin melts into the dates, making the taste quite good.

For Kidney Deficiency, eat more "black" foods

TCM believes that black foods correspond to the kidneys, so black sesame seeds, black beans, and black rice are all excellent kidney-nourishing foods. Black sesame seeds, in particular, are very effective for nourishing the kidneys and hair. Walnuts are also a good choice. For patent medicines, Liuwei Dihuang Wan can be chosen. If there is tinnitus, a patent medicine called Erlong Zuoci Wan can be used, which is a formulation based on Liuwei Dihuang Wan with the addition of several other herbs. For those with tinnitus and a poor complexion, especially those whose natural skin tone is dark and darker than a "sallow complexion," this can be tried. Besides kidney deficiency, soreness in the waist, and weakness in the legs, Erlong Zuoci Wan is also effective for people with poor sleep. If there are obvious symptoms of a cold stomach and cold limbs, Yougui Wan or Shenqi Wan can be used, but be careful not to get "heatiness."

Chinese Yam, Red Date, and Lotus Seed Porridge

For Liver Depression, try "Five Flower Tea"

People who are in a bad mood or under great stress can try "Five Flower Tea." Roses, Chinese roses, and plum blossoms are all good choices. If there is no diabetes, rock sugar can be added. Chinese roses "soothe the liver and relieve depression," and in addition to this function, roses also invigorate blood and harmonize Qi. Roses, Chinese roses, and plum blossoms can be drunk alternately or one or two can be drunk together. Fried malt can also be added. For poor sleep caused by liver depression, albizzia flowers can be used to make an infusion. In addition, these people should actively engage in nature, such as climbing mountains, making more friends, singing, and dancing, to regulate their personality and mood. For patent medicines, Xiaoyao Wan or Jiawei Xiaoyao Wan can be chosen. Xiaoyao Wan has the effects of soothing the liver, regulating the spleen, and strengthening the spleen. Jiawei Xiaoyao Wan also has the effect of clearing liver fire, so it can be taken by those with liver depression accompanied by "heatiness."

For a poor complexion and being overweight, eat Job's tears

This condition is caused by spleen deficiency with dampness, leading to puffiness, along with a sallow complexion and possibly dark spots under the eyes. These people can eat more Job's tears, which have the effects of strengthening the spleen, removing dampness, and clearing heat. In addition, foods like Chinese yam, lotus seeds, winter melon, and radish can be eaten more often.

Job's Tears, Gordon Euryale Seed, and Chinese Yam Porridge