Pig Skin Soup

Ever heard of pig skin for your skin? Well, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it's a star! Pig skin is seen as sweet and cooling in nature, and it's absolutely packed with proteins, fats, keratin, and tons of that good old collagen. In TCM terms, it’s all about nourishing your Yin and enriching your Blood, which helps deeply moisturize your skin from the inside out. Then there’s white honey, another sweet and cooling gem, that not only nourishes Yin and eases dryness but also gets your digestive system (Spleen and Stomach) in sync. It even helps your body's fluid balance (the Triple Burner concept) and gives your skin that lovely glow. (PMID: 30681787)

Pig Skin Soup traditional Chinese medicine for skin health

How to Prepare and Use Pig Skin Soup

Ingredients:

  • 60 grams of fresh pig skin
  • 50 grams of white powder (rice flour)
  • 30 grams of white honey

Preparation: Gently simmer the pig skin over low heat until it forms a thick, concentrated broth. Then, add the rice flour and white honey, and continue to simmer, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes a smooth paste.

Usage: Take 20-30 grams of the paste on an empty stomach, three times a day.

Benefits and Indications of Pig Skin Soup

Benefits: This soup is highly praised for its ability to deeply moisturize the skin, making hair lustrous, and helping to visibly reduce wrinkles. (PMID: 29117621)

Indications: In TCM, this formula is traditionally used for conditions related to the Shaoyin pattern. It specifically addresses symptoms like diarrhea accompanied by a sore throat, a sensation of fullness or pressure in the chest, and general restlessness or irritability. (PMID: 24305429)

3-Second Self-Test: Feeling persistently dry skin, dull hair, or experiencing digestive upset with a sore throat and inner restlessness?

30-Second Self-Rescue: If you answered yes, Pig Skin Soup, with its Yin-nourishing properties, might offer the gentle support you’re looking for. Immediately consider discussing this traditional formula with a qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner to see if it’s right for your unique constitution.

For informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) before use.