What are the methods of traditional Chinese medicine to treat sunburn?

Sunburn, also known as solar dermatitis, is mainly caused by ultraviolet rays burning the skin. Under the strong radiation of sunlight, our skin is easily damaged, and sun spots are easily formed. There are many ways to treat sun spots. Now some people choose traditional Chinese medicine to treat sun spots. So let’s take a look at what methods of traditional Chinese medicine treatment are there! I hope this helps those with sunburn.

What are the methods of traditional Chinese medicine to treat sunburn?

1. If you suffer from solar dermatitis, you can take 15 grams of raw gypsum, 12 grams of rhubarb, 10 grams of coix seed, 6 grams of Anemarrhena asphodeloides, 10 grams of Pseudostellaria pseudoginseng, and 3 grams of licorice. Boil it in water three times to obtain 600 ml of decoction in total. Take it in three doses after cooling. Generally, it can be cured after taking it for 1 to 2 weeks.

2. Take 50 grams of Senecio radix and 30 grams of Rhubarb, soak the above medicines in 400 ml of 70% alcohol for a week and set aside. When using, you can use a cotton swab dipped in the liquid medicine to apply it to the affected area, 3 to 4 days a day. Suitable for mild solar dermatitis.

3. Take 30 grams each of Sophora flavescens, Sichuan pepper, alum, Kochia scoparia, and Cnidium monnieri, decoct in water to extract juice, fumigate first and then wash the affected area, one dose per day, fumigate and wash 3 times, each time for about 20 minutes. Suitable for mild solar dermatitis.

4. Take 20 grams of gypsum, 15 grams of raw rehmannia, 10 grams of moutan bark, 8 grams of gentian, 15 grams of honeysuckle, 15 grams of forsythia, 15 grams of isatis indigotica, 30 grams of coix seed, 15 grams of plantain seed (wrapped and decocted), 15 grams of Liuyi powder (wrapped and decocted), 10 grams of trichosanthes, and 10 grams of licorice. Decoction in water, 1 dose per day, divided into morning and evening. Suitable for severe solar dermatitis, not for use by pregnant women.

5. Bamboo Leaf and Mung Bean Porridge

[Ingredients] Appropriate amounts of glutinous rice and white sugar, a handful of bamboo leaves, and appropriate amounts of mung beans.

[Preparation] Put bamboo leaves and mung beans into a pot and add water to boil. After boiling for a while, remove the bamboo leaves and add appropriate amount of polished rice. It can be eaten after cooking. The porridge is delicious. You can add appropriate amount of white sugar according to your personal taste.

[Effects] It can eliminate heat and clear the lungs, and help treat sunburn.

6. Chrysanthemum Drink

[Ingredients] A small amount of honeysuckle, dandelion, white chrysanthemum and rock sugar.

[Preparation] Add water to the first three ingredients and boil the soup. Add rock sugar after the soup is ready and drink it as tea after it cools down.

[Effects] It can relieve heat and fever, and help prevent and treat sunburn.

7. Baking soda

Pure, versatile, safe and hassle-free, baking soda is frequently used in various after-sun repair products. Like apple cider vinegar and yogurt, baking soda also helps balance the pH value of the skin. If you get a sunburn, sprinkle baking soda into warm bath water instead of rubbing it with a towel.

8. Tea

Tea is another natural, multi-purpose remedy that contains an important ingredient for repairing sunburn: tannic acid. Soaking a tea bag in cold water can reduce swelling and help relieve pain, with black and peppermint teas working best.

The above article introduces several methods of TCM treatment of sunburn. Prevention is the main treatment for sunburn, so when you go out in summer, you must do a good job of sun protection. In addition, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to increase the intake of vitamin C and vitamin E. Do not eat spicy and greasy food, do not smoke or drink, and have a healthy lifestyle. Finally, I wish you all stay away from sunburn and be healthy and beautiful.