Treatments that use Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) ingredients are easy to make at home.
Beijing 101 is the pioneer in TCM-based hair-care and has won multiple awards. It's been around for 41 years and now has a presence in 60 countries around the world. Why has it enjoyed such long-lasting and wide success?
The brand uses many different combinations of herbs to treat hair and scalp – the recipe is customised to your needs – including two well-known herbs; ginseng and He Shou Wu (fallopia multiflora).
He Shou Wu is said to have cleansing properties for the liver and kidneys, and supposedly boosts blood flow – essential for a healthy scalp.
Feeling adventurous? Here are two recipes to try at home. The first, with ginseng, is said to promote healthy hair growth, while the second has He Shou Wu to darken tresses. All ingredients can easily be found at TCM stores.
5 pieces of American Ginseng
METHOD
Add to water and stew for two hours.
FUNCTIONS
• Promotes vitality and enhances blood circulation
• Replenishes energy and nourishes the blood for healthy hair growth
INGREDIENTS
150g He shou wu
150g Huang jing (Rhizome of manyflower solmonaeal)
150g Wolf berries
15g Juan bo
150g Chinese wine
METHOD
Wash all the ingredients (apart from the wine) and steam for about 30 minutes. Pour into a bottle, add the Chinese wine, seal the bottle and let all the ingredients infuse for 10 days. After this, the Chinese Wine is ready for consumption.
FUNCTIONS
• Nourishes the blood and improves radiance
• Promotes hair growth and darker hair
• Eliminates pigmentation
• Restores energy.
Visit Beijing 101 at:
Junction 8 #B1-07A
9 Bishan Place, Singapore 579 837
One KM #B1-31
11 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437157
Compass Point #04-13
Seng Kang Square #04-13 S545078
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