Skincare and beauty-preserving traditional Chinese medicine

Author: Cheng Xin Fa
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: A Journey Through the Sea of Medicine Series. Based on extensive references to traditional Chinese medicine literature and modern pharmacological research on herbs, this book collects 110 commonly used skin-nourishing and beauty-preserving herbs. It summarizes the preventive and therapeutic experiences of previous and contemporary generations regarding the use of traditional Chinese medicine for skin care and beauty preservation for disfiguring diseases. The book introduces the concept, theoretical foundation, and brief history of traditional Chinese medicine for skin care and beauty preservation, as well as the meaning and classification of herbs used for this purpose. It also explains the prevention and treatment of disfiguring diseases using single herbs or herbal combinations. The book is rich in content, easy to understand, practical, and accessible, making it a valuable reference for medical professionals and beauty practitioners.