Single Herbs Guide
Herbal Formulas & Their Uses
How to Prepare & Use Herbal Medicine
PART 01 Concept and Characteristics of Powder Formulations Concept Powder formulations are dry powder preparations made from raw medicinal substances or suitable excipients that have been crushed and uniformly mixed. Powder formulations can be divided into oral powders and topical powders. Oral powders are generally dissolved or dispersed in water, diluents, or other liquids for … Read more
Traditional Chinese medicine decoctions generally have strong medicinal properties and rapid efficacy, but they also have drawbacks such as large volumes and bitter tastes that are inconvenient for children to take. If we switch to powder formulations, they can be effective in treating common pediatric diseases such as diarrhea, exogenous high fever, cough, and food … Read more
There is a type of medicinal formulation that seems rarely used in daily life, yet authors of martial arts novels seem to have a fondness for it, often depicting it as a notorious poison in the martial world. For instance, the Shixiang Ruojin San from Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre, a poison given to … Read more
Click the blue text Follow us Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulas come in various forms, which refer to the specific shapes created based on the condition and characteristics of the herbs. Different forms of medicinal preparations have distinct appearances and applications. So, what is “San” in TCM formulas? What is “San”? San (散) refers to … Read more
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Author: Wang Ling, Pharmacy Department, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Powdered formulations, also known as sanji (散剂) or powders, are one of the niche varieties of clinical medications. They can be further processed into pastes, gels, suspensions, and other forms. Historically, they were widely used, … Read more
In previous articles, it was mentioned that authors of martial arts novels particularly enjoy using powders, and the reason for this can be discussed from the characteristics of powders. Powders are the most dispersed form among solid dosage forms, with small particle sizes and large specific surface areas. The phrase “散者散也，去急病用之” (The dispersive nature of … Read more
Powder Formulations Classification By Medical Use:Internal Powder Formulations, Topical Powder Formulations By Composition:Single Herb Powder Formulations, Compound Powder Formulations By Nature of the Medicine:Common Powder Formulations, Special Powder Formulations By Dosage:Measured Powder Formulations, Non-measured Powder Formulations Quality Requirements Regulations on Production and Storage (1) The raw materials for powder formulations must be crushed; internal powder … Read more
The characteristics of herbal powders are: they are easy to prepare, absorb quickly, and save on medicinal materials, making them convenient for consumption and transport. For internal use, powders are generally made by grinding the medicinal materials and then taking them with warm water according to the required dosage. I also use powders in the … Read more
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a variety of forms, with over 40 types recorded in the Ming Dynasty’s Compendium of Materia Medica. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, many new forms have been developed, such as tablets, granules, and injections. Here, we will explore the diverse forms of TCM: 1. Decoctions (汤剂) … Read more