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Hello everyone, I am Pharmacist Xiao Zhou. Today we will begin discussing the various formulations. Many of the topics overlap with Western medicine, but there are also unique formulations in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), such as powders, pills, and decoctions. These new concepts require our careful understanding. Knowledge Point: Section Three: Powder Formulations 1. Characteristics … Read more
Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 2911 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction:It is more challenging for children to take medication compared to adults. In such cases, the powdered formulas introduced in this article can be tried. (Editor/Yan Qifeng) Introduction to TCM Pediatric Powdered Formulas Author/Department of Pediatrics, Anyang City Hospital The … Read more
Wubai San (Five Whites Powder) ［Formula］Bai Wei (Cynanchum atratum), Bai Ji (Bletilla striata), Bai Lian (Dioscorea opposita), Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica), Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus), Qing Dai (Indigo naturalis), Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea), Huang Bai (Phellodendron amurense), Da Huang (Rheum palmatum), Zi Cao (Lithospermum erythrorhizon), Sheng Di Yu (Rehmannia glutinosa) each 30g; Zhuan Long Gu … Read more
In Si Ni San (Four Reversal Powder), Chai Hu (Bupleurum) is used. Sha Yao (Peony), Zhi Shi (Bitter Orange), and Gan Cao (Licorice) are essential. This addresses the condition of Yang Qi stagnation leading to reversal. It effectively soothes the liver and regulates the spleen. Si Ni Tang (Four Reversal Decoction) warms the middle and … Read more
Author: Zhao Yinming In Si Ni San (Four Reversal Powder), Chai Hu (Bupleurum) is used. Sha Yao (Peony), Zhi Shi (Bitter Orange), and Gan Cao (Licorice) are essential. This addresses Yang constraint leading to reversal. It smooths the liver and regulates the spleen, achieving remarkable effects. Wen Zhong San Han (Four Reversal Decoction) is used. … Read more
Nowadays, more and more people choose to consult Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and take herbal medicine to regulate their health. When you see a variety of herbal materials in a pharmacy, do you know which one to buy? Chinese herbal pieces, granules, pastes, pills, powders… what are the differences between these forms? How should one … Read more
Pharmacist Ding Ding has previously introduced tablet and capsule forms; today we will explore the commonly used solid dosage forms of powders and granules. 1. Powder Form (Sanji) A powder form refers to a dry powder preparation made by grinding and uniformly mixing raw medicinal substances with suitable excipients, widely used in clinical practice. Powders … Read more
Medical Liaison Officer Medical Liaison Officer Club Quality Requirements and Inspection of Powdered Medicine Particle Size, Moisture Content, and Uniformity Requirements and Inspection Quality Requirements of Powdered Medicine ① Particle Size Requirements Internal Powder: Fine Powder Pediatric and External Use Powders: Very Fine Powder External Powders for Burns or Severe Wounds: The weight of the … Read more
“What to do if I don’t have time to decoct Chinese medicine?” “It’s troublesome to transport large and small packages of Chinese herbal pieces home!”… Many patients hesitate to take Chinese medicine during long-term TCM treatment for various reasons. In fact, the forms of Chinese medicine are not limited to the familiar decoctions; there are … Read more
