Single Herbs Guide
Herbal Formulas & Their Uses
How to Prepare & Use Herbal Medicine
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the spleen is referred to as the “foundation of postnatal life” and “the source of qi and blood transformation.” A good functioning of the spleen and stomach is crucial for the life activities of the entire body. When the spleen and stomach are weak, symptomatic medications can be taken under … Read more
Have you ever wondered about the differences between pills (wanji), granules (keliji), and decoctions (heji) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? Why does the same medicine come in both pill and decoction forms? The prices of different forms of medicine often vary; does this indicate that the form of the medicine affects its efficacy? Many people … Read more
Pills (wan) are spherical or quasi-spherical solid preparations made from raw medicinal materials combined with suitable excipients. They are one of the traditional dosage forms in Chinese medicine, first documented in the pre-Qin text “Fifty-Two Disease Formulas.” Even today, despite the significant advancements in modern pharmaceutical industry, Chinese medicine pills remain one of the most … Read more
Honey Pills Water Pills, Water Honey Pills Concentrated Pills Loading··· Loading··· Loading··· Dosage Form Popularization Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparations Definition from Ancient Texts EXPLANATION OF DOSAGE Pills are one of the main traditional dosage forms in TCM, widely used from ancient times to the present. As stated in the “Shennong Bencao Jing (Shennong’s Classic of … Read more
1. What are Pills? Pills are spherical solid forms made by grinding herbs into fine powder or using herbal extracts, combined with suitable binders. 2. What are the advantages of Pills? Compared to decoctions, pills are particularly suitable for patients whocannot tolerate the taste of decoctions and have a relativelystablecondition. They are absorbed slowly, have … Read more
The dosage form refers to the form in which raw medicinal materials are processed according to the properties of the medicine, the purpose of medication, and the route of administration, making it suitable for medical or preventive applications[1]. Commonly used forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) include injections, tablets, pills, ointments, aerosols, and powders. Pills … Read more
Dr. Guo Shikui, a veteran TCM practitioner, has accumulated extensive experience in the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease. He specializes in using methods such as invigorating blood circulation, resolving blood stasis, warming and promoting circulation, and tonifying Qi to treat angina pectoris and myocardial infarction. For moderate to severe angina pectoris, in addition … Read more
Forms of Herbal Formulas Herbal formulas come in various forms, each with different properties and effects. Common forms include pills (wan), powders (san), pastes (gao), dan (dan), tinctures (jiu), and decoctions (tang). 1. Pills (Wan): Pills, commonly referred to as wan or medicinal pills. These are round forms made by grinding herbs into fine powder … Read more
■ Editor: Qiao Qiao Some patients prefer to slice Chinese herbs for soaking or to grind them into powder for oral administration, believing that this method avoids the hassle of decoction and enhances absorption, potentially improving efficacy. But is this really the case? In this issue, we will explore this question. The Origin of Powdering … Read more
The general process for preparing powdered formulations includes: crushing, sieving, mixing, dividing doses, quality inspection, and packaging. 1. Crushing and Sieving The crushing and sieving of medicinal substances are discussed in Unit 3. Based on the properties of the medicinal substances and clinical usage requirements, appropriate crushing methods are employed to obtain fine powder for … Read more