Seize the Opportunity for Lung Nourishment and Skin Care
According to the "Huangdi Neijing" (Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine), autumn corresponds to the lungs, stating that "the lungs govern the skin and body hair," meaning the lungs' dispersing function affects the skin and hair. If the lungs are overheated or dry, the skin is more prone to dryness.
Dryness is the dominant qi in autumn, and at this time, the human body is most susceptible to dryness invading and harming the lungs. The lungs are the "source of water" and govern the skin and hair. If the lungs are overheated or dry, they will deplete the body's fluids, affecting the skin from the inside out, leading to dry and cracked skin, dry mouth and tongue, and a dry, itchy throat. If immunity is low, it can even cause a dry cough and a cold.
Therefore, to achieve hydrated skin in autumn, in addition to external skincare products, internal nourishment of the lungs is even more important. It is recommended to use 5 grams each of Ophiopogon japonicus, Schisandra chinensis, and lily bulb. After washing the ingredients, steep them in a thermos for 20 minutes before drinking. This tea nourishes the lungs and promotes lung qi, achieving a skin-moisturizing effect.
Ophiopogon japonicus is sweet and slightly cold in nature, and enters the heart, lung, and stomach meridians. It nourishes yin and moisturizes the lungs, and generates fluids to reduce fire. Schisandra chinensis is sour with a hint of sweetness and warm in nature, and enters the lung, heart, and kidney meridians. It nourishes the five zang organs, primarily by nourishing the kidneys and astringing the lungs, nourishing the heart and protecting the liver, generating fluids and benefiting qi, and astringing sweat and essence. Lily bulb is sweet and cold in nature, and enters the heart, lung, and stomach meridians. It nourishes yin and moisturizes the lungs, stops coughs and resolves phlegm, disperses lung qi and nourishes yin, clears heat and promotes diuresis, calms the heart and soothes the mind, and harmonizes the stomach and detoxifies.
Autumn corresponds to the color white. Consuming more white foods can also help prevent and relieve autumn dryness harming the lungs, reducing skin dryness. Examples include lily bulb, white fungus, Chinese yam, pears, almonds, Solomon's seal, and white radish, which can also help relieve autumn dryness and replenish the defensive qi of the lungs.
Dryness is the dominant qi in autumn, and at this time, the human body is most susceptible to dryness invading and harming the lungs. The lungs are the "source of water" and govern the skin and hair. If the lungs are overheated or dry, they will deplete the body's fluids, affecting the skin from the inside out, leading to dry and cracked skin, dry mouth and tongue, and a dry, itchy throat. If immunity is low, it can even cause a dry cough and a cold.
Therefore, to achieve hydrated skin in autumn, in addition to external skincare products, internal nourishment of the lungs is even more important. It is recommended to use 5 grams each of Ophiopogon japonicus, Schisandra chinensis, and lily bulb. After washing the ingredients, steep them in a thermos for 20 minutes before drinking. This tea nourishes the lungs and promotes lung qi, achieving a skin-moisturizing effect.
Ophiopogon japonicus is sweet and slightly cold in nature, and enters the heart, lung, and stomach meridians. It nourishes yin and moisturizes the lungs, and generates fluids to reduce fire. Schisandra chinensis is sour with a hint of sweetness and warm in nature, and enters the lung, heart, and kidney meridians. It nourishes the five zang organs, primarily by nourishing the kidneys and astringing the lungs, nourishing the heart and protecting the liver, generating fluids and benefiting qi, and astringing sweat and essence. Lily bulb is sweet and cold in nature, and enters the heart, lung, and stomach meridians. It nourishes yin and moisturizes the lungs, stops coughs and resolves phlegm, disperses lung qi and nourishes yin, clears heat and promotes diuresis, calms the heart and soothes the mind, and harmonizes the stomach and detoxifies.
Autumn corresponds to the color white. Consuming more white foods can also help prevent and relieve autumn dryness harming the lungs, reducing skin dryness. Examples include lily bulb, white fungus, Chinese yam, pears, almonds, Solomon's seal, and white radish, which can also help relieve autumn dryness and replenish the defensive qi of the lungs.