Beauty HACKS-
Jiagulan Tea (known as the herb of immortality in TMC)
-✨ Longevity & Anti-Aging
-Contains over 80 saponins (called gypenosides), similar to those found in ginseng — potent antioxidants that protect cells from oxidative stress and DNA damage.
-Supports mitochondrial efficiency — basically helping your body make cleaner energy with less wear-and-tear.
-Shown in studies to reduce inflammation, lower cortisol, and balance immune function — all foundational for graceful aging.
-💓 Circulation & Energy
-Helps regulate blood sugar and cholesterol; improves micro-circulation, which brings oxygen and nutrients to skin and hair follicles.
-Athletes sometimes use it to improve endurance and recovery because it increases nitric oxide and oxygen utilization.
-🧘🏽♀️ Nervous-System Balance
-Calms the sympathetic nervous system (stress response) while increasing adaptive energy.
It’s often described as both energizing and calming
Gotu Kola Tea-
Collagen and Skin Renewal
Stimulates fibroblast activity (the cells that produce collagen and elastin), helping firm and smooth the skin.
Used in both ingestible and topical skincare for improving elasticity and minimizing fine lines.
Some studies show it increases type I collagen and strengthens connective tissue.
Circulation and Lymph Flow
Enhances micro-circulation and venous tone; helps with swelling, heaviness, and under-eye puffiness.
Supports lymphatic drainage, which ties into your themes of movement, flow, and radiance.
Neurocalming + Focus
Considered a Medhya Rasayana in Ayurveda (a rejuvenator for the brain).
Calms the nervous system while enhancing clarity and memory
Anti-Inflammatory + Detoxifying
Contains triterpenoids that protect against oxidative stress — a key factor in aging.
Supports gentle liver and kidney detox pathways.
Castor oil pack – not if you're pregnant
improving lymphatic flow, circulation, supporting the liver/detox pathways, reducing inflammation, soothing the abdominal/pelvic region, supporting reproductive / hormonal wellness.