2009年1月2日星期五

Pearl powder




Function:a famous one in China. It can dissolve in water quickly and be absorbed easily.Pearl powder has been used in China in antient times. It is used as a Spirit tonic to stabilize the emotions, allay fright, ease frustration and anger, brighten the eyes and help regenerate tissue. Pearl is also used as a major beauty tonic because it is a rich source of amino acids, mucopolysaccharides, B-vitamins and a wide range of minerals including calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, strontium, copper, selenium, silicon and titanium. Studies in China have proven that pearl powder enhances the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), the antioxidant enzyme which decelerates melanin production and helps reduce pigmentation, freckles, dark spots and brown blotchy patches. Pearl also contains natural sunscreens. Additional components in pearl powder enhance cellular RNA and DNA activities, so skin remains clear, smooth and firm. Body and facial scars are lightened and sun-damaged skin is revived. Pearl powder has proven to be one of the greatest anti-aging remedies providing a more radiant, youthful complexion.
History:1、 It has long been a favorite of Asian women for beautifying their skin and maintaining youth, it is one of the main reasons why Asian woman have far superior skin and retain their beauty much longer than women in other countries are able to.2、 According to ancient Chinese history artistes in the Tang Dynasty began using Pearl Powder on their faces to protect and beautify their skin when applying stage makeup. During the Ching Dynasty Empress Dowager began taking Pearl Powder internally as well as applying it to her face. From then on it became standard practice especially for royalty but even the common Asian women tried her best to get her hands on small amounts when she could, lower grade pearl powder is reasonably priced hence commonly used but the medicinal grade was reserved only for those who could afford it.3、The actual pearls have been collected for some 3,000 years by the Chinese, and not just for jewelry. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) employs the medicinal qualities of ingested powdered pearl to treat inflammatory illnesses including epilepsy, convulsions, hyperactivity, hypertension, insomnia and palpitations. Traditional Chinese medical doctors also suggest pearl to quiet nerves and improve vision in addition to it's anti-aging and beauty enhancing effects.4、According to ancient texts and records including the "Compendium of Materia Medica," up through to the current "Pharmacopoeia PRC edition" pearl powder has been used for medicinal purposes from China for over 2000 years. The cosmetic grade pearl powder is mixed with the inner shell of the oyster as compared to the medicinal grade which is made wholly from pearls.When taken internally it is the medicinal grade as supplied by Herbal Pharmacy that is required, whereas for applying to the skin this same grade can be mixed with various creams etc. to achieve the desired effect. TCM physicians believe the calcium and other valuable minerals and amino acids from pearl powder can also be absorbed through the skin. They have found pearl powder, applied externally, speeds the skin's natural metabolism, tones and rejuvenates the complexion, heals blemishes, minimizes large pores and reduces patchy redness. A pearl facial pack is said to rejuvenate dry, dull skin. CiXi, the last Dowager Empress of China during the Qing Dynasty (1644-­1911), preferred expensive powdered pearl face masks to maintain her complexion.During the Ming dynasty the famous doctor Li Shizhen put in his medical book, Classical Chinese Materia Medica, the use of pearl powder for skin health: "Spread on face, lubricate skin and give good complexion. Spread on hands and feet, smooth skin and relieve chaps. Remove face acnes. Decrease secretion." Today pearl powder can be used in the following ways:Taken internally (approximately 0.3 to 0.7 grams daily) for:
1、 Anti-aging
2、 Removing blemishes from the skin
3、 Removing white or black spots
4、 Lightening the skin
5、 Treating stretch marks (for this both internal and external application is needed)
Applied externally it can:
1、 Treat any kind of skin blemish with regular application
2、 Address scars and stretch marks
3、 Give lustre to the skin
4、 Lighten the skin
5、 Make the skin soft and supple and delay wrinkles
When applied exernally a little should be used to make a cream, for daily use mix about 0.3g in a solution suitable for the skin or mix with another cream of your liking, if you were making a face mask however then you would use 5 to 10 grams but only need to do this once a month for excellent results.you also can mix with water to use it .put it to your face ,no need cream.When purchasing pearl powder you should know what grade you are getting, medicinal grade is the best quality but also the most expensive, it is generally not available from most suppliers as it is only supplied by pharmaceutical companies such as KPC pharmaceuticals or Sun Ten Herbal in Taiwan, Herbal Pharmacy receives medicinal grade pearl powder from KPC in Taiwan and sells this directly to individuals both for cosmetic and medicinal purposes. There are many other suppliers on the internet but most is not medicinal grade so if you are going to buy from them make sure you pay the right price, i.e for cosmetic grade pearl powder. Herbal Pharmacy sells pearl powder in the same 200g bottles as received from KPC but we also package into 50g bottles and will soon be producing them in ready made creams.To make a mask, you can mix one teaspoon pearl powder with enough olive oil to form a thin paste. Apply to clean, dry skin; then, after 10 minutes rinse off with warm water. Another option is a mix of pearl powder and milk and beaten egg, believed to have anti-aging effects. This pearl powder can also be used on its own, applying it on the face before sleep and removing it the next day. In TCM terminology, pearl powder has cooling, disinfectant and balancing properties. It keeps the skin cool and moist. Internally it should be taken in low dose for long term use, approximately 1g per day (1/4 teaspoon). Results will be noticed after 40 days of treatment, Therapy can be continued for four months continously after which a break of a week or two should be taken.

Usage: one or two capsules each time, twice daily. Reduce the dosage for children.

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