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Differences Between Honey Pills, Water Honey Pills, Water Pills, Paste Pills, Wax Pills, Concentrated Pills, and Micro Pills

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Differences Between Honey Pills, Water Honey Pills, Water Pills, Paste Pills, Wax Pills, Concentrated Pills, and Micro Pills

The history of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) spans thousands of years. Under the guidance of TCM theories, ancient sages continuously created and applied various forms of Chinese herbal preparations, accumulating extensive practical experience, resulting in the diverse types of Chinese herbal formulations we have today. Traditionally, common forms of Chinese herbal preparations include pills, tinctures, … Read more

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills: A Comprehensive Guide

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Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills: A Comprehensive Guide

Pills are well-known to everyone. In pharmacies or hospitals, about 80% of the traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) encountered are in pill form, such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill) for treating kidney yin deficiency, Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan (Ginseng and Atractylodes Pill) for spleen deficiency, and Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan … Read more

Characteristics of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills

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Characteristics of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills

According to “Yong Yao Fa Xiang”:“Pills are slow to act, they cannot be taken quickly; their purpose is to treat with a gentle and gradual approach.”As one of the oldest forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), pills have several advantages including prolonged effects, suitability for chronic diseases, reduced toxicity, and minimized volatility. Pills · Advantages … Read more

Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills (For Reference)

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Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills (For Reference)

Pills (10 grams is approximately one small bottle cap): The pills made in medical institutions are water honey pills, approximately 0.1 grams per pill. The preparation of pills involves grinding the prescribed medicinal materials into powder or concentrating them into a paste before forming them into pills.Ask a TCM Expert. Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more

Understanding Various Forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 1)

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Understanding Various Forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 1)

Click the blue textFollow us Traditional forms of Chinese patent medicines include “pills, powders, pastes, and elixirs.” With the development of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and advancements in technology, various new forms have been developed, such as tablets, capsules, syrups, injections, and films. In this issue of safe medication use, let’s popularize knowledge together~ Popular … Read more

TCM Formulations and Dosage Forms (Part 15): Pills

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TCM Formulations and Dosage Forms (Part 15): Pills

Hello everyone, I am Xiao Zhou. Today we will discuss a special category of TCM formulations, pills. Pills are solid preparations shaped like spheres or quasi-spheres made from raw medicinal materials and suitable excipients. Pills are a traditional dosage form in TCM and are widely used. This section focuses on honey pills, drop pills, and … Read more

How to Choose the Type of Pill in Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulations

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How to Choose the Type of Pill in Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulations

The Ming Dynasty’s “Shen Shi Yao Han” states: “Decoctions (汤, tang) are for major illnesses; powders (散, san) are for acute conditions; pills (丸, wan) are for chronic conditions, treating them gently and gradually.” This indicates that the form of the medicine is crucial for treating diseases. For acute illnesses, decoctions, powders, and granules are … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills: The Choice for Chronic Diseases and Long-term Medication

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills: The Choice for Chronic Diseases and Long-term Medication

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of Chinese culture, making significant contributions to the health of our people over thousands of years.Dosage forms refer to the physical forms of TCM, which represent the final manifestation of the product and are closely related to the preparation and administration methods of TCM. Different medicinal properties require … Read more

An Interesting Discussion on the Preparation of Chinese Herbal Pills

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An Interesting Discussion on the Preparation of Chinese Herbal Pills

Pills are one of the main dosage forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). They can be classified into different types based on the excipients used: water pills, honey pills, water-honey pills, paste pills, and wax pills. The main preparation methods are the plastic method and the pan method. 1. Plastic Method The plastic method involves … Read more

Differences Between Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills, Concentrated Pills, and Decoctions: Which is Better?

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Differences Between Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills, Concentrated Pills, and Decoctions: Which is Better?

When we take some Chinese patent medicines, we often find that the same medicine comes in different forms, including ordinary pills (Shuǐ Mì Wán and Dà Mì Wán), concentrated pills, and decoctions, with significant price differences.So, what are the differences between these three forms? Some people may even fall into misconceptions, such as whether concentrated … Read more