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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) gāo formulas, also known as gāo jì (膏剂) or gāo zī (膏滋), are a type of internal herbal preparation that provides comprehensive benefits such as nourishment, supplementation, and preventive treatment. They are one of the commonly used forms of Chinese medicine, alongside pills, powders, and elixirs. Gāo formulas are semi-fluid preparations … Read more
Source: Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Preventive Health Center, Lin JiweiGuiding Expert: Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Preventive Health Center Wu Haibin Gāofāng Also known as gāozī or gāojì, refers to a semi-fluid preparation made from Chinese medicinal herbs boiled in water, concentrated, and mixed with honey or sugar (or invert sugar). It is a … Read more
Pills are spherical or quasi-spherical preparations made from finely powdered medicinal materials or extracts combined with suitable adhesive excipients. They are one of the four major forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) preparations, which also include powders, pastes, and pills. The history of pills is the oldest among these forms, and to this day, various … Read more
What are Water Pills? Water pills refer to pills made by finely grinding herbal pieces and using water or other solvents such as yellow wine, vinegar, diluted medicinal juice, sugar solution, or a water solution containing less than 5% honey as a binding agent. They are one of the traditional forms of Chinese medicine. In … Read more
1. Purpose of Preparation 1. Master the general process of preparing small pill forms. 2. Understand the usage of the small pill preparation machine and the quality inspection methods for small pills. 2. Principle of Preparation Dripping pills refer to the preparation made by heating and melting solid or liquid medicines with a matrix, … Read more
Zheng’s New Trauma Medicine Formulations Due to the limitations of the times, Zheng’s trauma medicine formulations mainly remain in traditional forms such as ointments, pills, powders, and granules. With the continuous development of pharmaceutical technology and the ongoing efforts of Zheng’s trauma medicine inheritors, they have enriched the varieties of Zheng’s trauma medicines under the … Read more
Click the “blue text” above to see the little starsTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) TCM is often perceived in a certain way. However, many people may not know that modern TCM can be prepared in various forms, with pills being one of them.Pills Release and dissolve the medication slowly, prolonging efficacy, reducing toxicity and irritation, and … Read more
Honey pills are one of the most widely used forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) besides decoctions. However, nowadays, whether in cities or rural areas, there are fewer and fewer TCM shops capable of making honey pills, and even when available, the production costs are quite high, which is indeed regrettable. In fact, the method … Read more
Xuanyun Ning Wan (Dizziness Relief Pill) Xuanyun Ning Wan is developed based on the comprehensive analysis of the causes and mechanisms of dizziness in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It draws from ancient and classical formulas for treating dizziness, particularly referencing the “Zexie Decoction” from the Han Dynasty’s Jinkui Yaolue and the “Erchen Decoction” from the … Read more
Transmission of Traditional Chinese Medicine Handcrafted Water Pills Traditional Craftsmanship Pills include honey pills, water pills, water-honey pills, concentrated pills, etc. Today, we will focus on the handcrafted water pills. Water pills are made from medicinal powder and water, processed through a special technique. They have the advantages of convenient consumption and precise efficacy. With … Read more