Friends, I am Dr. Wang. Have you also noticed that the white hair in the mirror seems to be getting more and more unruly, sprouting out here and there? Don't rush to dye it! From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, where white hair grows may be the body quietly sending you a little note, reminding you to pay attention to your five internal organs and six fu organs.

Today, let's talk about the "health code" hidden in white hair and teach you a few simple dietary therapy methods to regulate from the root.

1. Gray hair on the forehead? Likely the "spleen and stomach" are tired

Location: Forehead, front hairline

If you notice that there are a lot of white hair on the forehead, especially if you always feel tired all over, have no appetite, and easily get bloated, with loose, unformed stools when going to the bathroom. If you stick out your tongue and see a ring of teeth marks on both sides, it's likely that your spleen and stomach are "in a mood."

Traditional Chinese Medicine Tips: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the spleen and stomach are our "foundation of acquired constitution," responsible for transforming the food we eat into qi and blood, and then distributing it throughout the body. If the spleen and stomach are weak, it's like the kitchen in the house has "insufficient fire power," unable to cook enough nutritious meals, and the hair naturally becomes "starved" white. The forehead area is precisely the "territory" of the spleen and stomach meridians, so problems will first manifest here.

Small Tips for Regulation: Spleen-strengthening and Dampness-removing Tea Don't worry, there is hope for this. You can try boiling water with 20 grams of Poria, 15 grams of roasted Job's tears, and 10 grams of dried tangerine peel together as a tea to drink.

Poria and roasted Job's tears can help you expel excess "dampness" from your body, allowing the spleen and stomach to feel refreshed.

Dried tangerine peel, on the other hand, can regulate qi and invigorate the spleen, improving your appetite. If you persist in drinking it for a period of time, you will feel your body becoming much lighter.

2. Gray hair on the back of the head? Possibly the "kidney" energy is insufficient

Location: Back of the head, back of the top of the head

An increase in white hair at the back of the head is often a signal of insufficient kidney qi. If, in addition to the white hair, you frequently feel lower back pain and leg weakness, have poor memory and often forget things, experience constant buzzing in your ears (tinnitus), and have difficulty staying awake at night, you should pay more attention to your kidneys.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Tip: TCM often says "the kidneys store essence, and its manifestation is in the hair," meaning that the essence of the kidneys is reflected in the hair. The kidneys are like the "battery" of our body. When kidney essence is abundant, the "battery" is fully charged, and the hair is dark and shiny. If the "battery" is low on power, the hair naturally loses its luster. The back of the head is where the Bladder Meridian runs, and the kidneys and bladder are "good brothers" (mutual ่กจ้‡Œ), so kidney issues are reflected here.

Quick Adjustment Tip: Kidney-Nourishing Black Hair Congee This method is simpler and involves dietary supplements. You can pick a handful of dried mulberries, goji berries, and black sesame seeds, and cook them into congee to eat. These three ingredients are all black, and TCM teaches that "black enters the kidneys." They are all good helpers for gentle kidney nourishment. Long-term adherence can gradually recharge your "battery."

3. White hair on the temples? Be careful, it might be the "liver" protesting.

Location: Near the temples, both sides of the ears

If the white hair on both temples is particularly noticeable, then you need to pay attention to your liver. People with this condition are usually quick-tempered, easily annoyed or angered, or often stay up late and experience high stress. They may also experience dry eyes, blurred vision, and a lack of color in their complexion.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Tip: The temples are the domain of the Gallbladder meridian, and the liver and gallbladder are "brothers" (interior-exterior partners). The liver governs blood storage, responsible for storing and regulating blood throughout the body. If you frequently get angry or stay up late, you will consume a lot of liver blood. When liver blood is insufficient, it's like the land lacks nutrients, and the hair growing on this "Gallbladder meridian" land will naturally turn dry, yellow, and white.

Small Tips for Regulation: Liver Blood Nourishing and Calming Decoction You can try boiling water with 15 grams of black beans, 10 dates (pitted), and 15 grams of lotus seeds with the green core together.

Black beans nourish the liver and kidneys, and are good friends for hair.

Red dates can replenish qi and blood.

Let me specifically mention lotus seeds with the core; the lotus seed core can clear heart fire, which is especially good for those with excessive liver fire and a tendency to get angry, as it can help calm your mood and reduce the consumption of liver blood.

Here's the translation: In summary:

White hair is not a minor issue; it's a health warning signal from the body. Of course, this refers to non-genetic, non-aging-related white hair. The dietary tips mentioned above are all gentle and primarily serve for daily regulation. If your white hair problem is severe or your body feels uncomfortable, remember to consult a professional TCM doctor!