Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment for Sunburn

The weather is hot in the summer. If we go out without paying attention to sun protection, our skin will often become red and feel burning, and even sun spots will appear. The general main cause is ultraviolet rays burning the skin. Chinese medicine is profound and there are many methods to treat sun spots. The following experts introduce several methods of Chinese medicine to treat sun spots. I hope it will be helpful to patients with sun spots. 1. Bamboo leaf and mung bean porridge [Ingredients] Japonica rice, sugar...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment for Sunburn

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Apple cider vinegar

Many people know that vinegar can help relieve sunburn. The acetic acid and other ingredients in vinegar, like aspirin, can relieve pain, itching and inflammation. Apple cider vinegar is more suitable for repairing skin. Its acid-base balance factor helps balance the pH value of the skin. It is more effective when used after a cold or warm water bath.

4. Potatoes

Potatoes contain natural starch, which helps absorb excess heat from sunburned skin. You can apply the potato directly to your skin, or you can mix the potato with a little water until it resembles a lotion, then apply it to your skin, every few hours until the pain subsides.

5. Honey

Honey isn't just important to bears. The sticky honey has healing properties and can help reduce the swelling from a sunburn. As a known antibacterial agent, it promotes the growth of new skin cells. Apply honey to the sunburned area and massage gently, then rinse with cool water and pat dry.

6. Yogurt

A large amount of probiotics and active enzymes help the skin heal, so yogurt can help sunburn heal as quickly as possible. Apply yogurt to the sunburned area for 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water. Can be reused when necessary.

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. Frozen milk

The fat, protein and acidity of milk have soothing and anti-inflammatory effects on the skin. Additionally, cold temperatures can constrict blood vessels and reduce swelling. Try making a frozen milk compress by soaking a clean cloth in a bowl with equal parts milk, water, and ice cubes. Apply the compress to the sunburn for five minutes, repeating several times.

9. 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 introduces several methods of TCM treatment for sunburn. TCM methods of treating sunburn are relatively slow, and patients must persist. In addition, prevention is the main approach to treating sunburn. When the weather is very hot, it is best not to go out. Before going out, be sure to apply sunscreen, wear a sun hat, and do a good job of sun protection. Finally, I wish you all stay away from sunburn and stay healthy.