The rhizome of Atractylodes macrocephala, a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family, has a bitter taste and warm nature. It exhibits inhibitory effects against dermatophytes. The ancient text Materia Medica states: "Dipping Atractylodes in wine (or vinegar) and evenly applying it to the face can treat freckles."
Angelica dahurica
The rhizome of Angelica dahurica, a perennial herb of the Apiaceae family, possesses a fragrant, pungent taste and warm nature. Historically revered as an exceptional beauty ingredient, Angelica dahurica serves as the primary component in both the Thousand Gold Face Cream formula and the Jade Complexion Powder.
Bletilla striata
The rhizome of Bletilla striata, a perennial herb of the Orchidaceae family. It has a bitter and sweet taste, neutral nature, and is astringent yet viscous. Topically applied, it lubricates the skin and eliminates facial acne.
Perilla frutescens
Cultivated artificially. Rubbing fresh Perilla frutescens leaves under the armpits can treat body odor.
White Poria
Sweet and bland in taste, neutral in nature. The Essentials of Materia Medica states: "Grind white poria into powder, mix with honey, and apply to the face to treat facial sores."
White Clove
Pungent taste, warm nature. Derived from male sparrow droppings. Soaking it in honey prevents and treats facial sores and acne, rendering the skin as lustrous as jade.
White Stiff Silkworm
The stiffened carcass of the Bombyx mori larva (family Bombycidae) that dies from infection by Beauveria bassiana before spinning silk.Externally applied, it has a salty and pungent taste with a neutral nature. It treats dark complexion, disfiguring conditions, and facial paralysis.
White Knotweed
A perennial vine with numerous slender leaves. Its rhizome is used medicinally. Pungent and sweet in taste, cool in nature. The Materia Medica states: "It treats facial sores and pimples while whitening the skin."
White Aconite
Pungent and sweet in taste, it serves as a facial cream. Crushed into fine powder and mixed with wine, it is applied to the face to treat acne and freckles.Containing various alkaloids, glycosides, and abundant peroxidase enzymes, it exhibits significant anti-aging effects, brightens the eyes, lightens the body, and removes facial blemishes. The Compendium of Materia Medica states: "Washes away facial darkness and removes spots."
Ginkgo Nut Kernel
The mature seed of the ginkgo tree. Topically applied, it treats disfiguring skin conditions on the head, face, hands, and feet, and prevents skin roughness.