The beauty effects of Purslane

Purslane is a very common herb in daily life. Many people know that it has unique effects in treating many difficult and complicated diseases, but few people know that Purslane can also have the effect of beautifying and nourishing the skin. The beauty and skin care benefits of Purslane are mainly reflected in its ability to reduce inflammation and acne, delay aging, help darken hair, and help lose weight, but you need to pay attention to its consumption taboos.

1. The beauty effects of Purslane

Anti-inflammatory and acne treatment

Acne, also known as acne or blackheads, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that is closely related to factors such as excessive sebum secretion, blockage of the sebaceous gland ducts of the hair follicles, bacterial infection and inflammatory response.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that purslane has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving itching. Purslane also contains tannic acid, organic acids, flavonoids and other ingredients, which can help kill bacteria and calm down, delay redness and swelling, and has a certain therapeutic effect on acne with redness, swelling and pus caused by bacterial infection.

Delaying aging

Purslane contains a variety of nutrients needed by the human body. The vitamin A and vitamin E in it are strong oxidants that can help eliminate spots, resist free radicals, and delay skin aging. The organic acid ingredients contained in it can help promote facial blood circulation, improve the oxygen supply capacity of cells, and make facial skin moisturized, soft and bright.

White hair turns black

Copper ions are an important component of tyrosinase. The lack of copper ions will lead to a decrease in melanin production, resulting in an increase in gray hair. Purslane is rich in copper, which can supplement the body's copper ions, help increase the density of melanocytes in the epidermis and the activity of related enzymes, and help turn gray hair black.

2. What should you pay attention to when using purslane for beauty?

1. Do not use too much

Although Purslane has no obvious toxic side effects, it is a traditional Chinese medicine after all, and there are certain dosage regulations. The generally recommended dosage is 9-15 grams, and the fresh dosage is 30-60 grams. Because of its cold nature, excessive intake may irritate the stomach and intestines and cause gastrointestinal discomfort.

2. Do not eat with turtle shell

Purslane and turtle shell are incompatible, and both are cold in nature. Eating them together can easily damage the stomach and intestines. Therefore, while taking Purslane, you should avoid eating it with turtle shell in traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions and turtle in food.

3. Pregnant women

Purslane has the effect of promoting bowel movements and inducing miscarriage. The active ingredients in it can stimulate uterine smooth muscles and promote uterine contraction. Pregnant women who consume purslane may experience fetal movement disorders or even miscarriage, so pregnant women should not use purslane to boil water.

4. People with spleen deficiency and diarrhea

"Bencao Jingshu" notes that "Do not use it for those with weak spleen and stomach, and loose bowel movements." Purslane enters the large intestine meridian and has a certain laxative effect. Those with spleen deficiency and diarrhea may aggravate their original diarrhea symptoms by drinking Purslane boiled water.

3. How to use purslane for beauty

Generally, the beauty effects of Purslane are better when taken internally and applied externally.

Oral administration:

1. Take about 60 grams of fresh purslane and 30 grams of honey.

2. Wash purslane and put it into the pot.

3. Add appropriate amount of water and boil for about 15 minutes.

4. Filter the residue and take the juice.

5. After it cools down slightly, add honey and stir well.

6. Drink 2-3 times a day.

External use:

1. Take an appropriate amount of fresh purslane and wash it.

2. Put it in a pot, add water and cook for about 5-10 minutes.