This prescription is said to be effective in clearing acne scars and dark spots because of the following properties of the herbs:

• Pu Shi: A type of moss that is said to have skin-soothing and moisturizing properties.
• Bletilla striata: A type of orchid that is said to have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
• Cohosh: A type of plant that is said to have blood-circulation-boosting properties.
• Spikenard: A type of herb that is said to have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
• Angelica: A type of herb that is said to have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
• White clove: A type of spice that is said to have antibacterial properties.
• Amomum villosum: A type of spice that is said to have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
• Glutinous rice: A type of rice that is said to have skin-soothing properties.
• Kaempferia: A type of herb that is said to have skin-soothing and moisturizing properties.
• Mung beans: A type of bean that is said to have skin-soothing properties.
• Chinese soap locust: A type of plant that is said to have skin-soothing and exfoliating properties.

It is important to note that this is a traditional Chinese medicine prescription and has not been evaluated by the FDA.