Single Herbs Guide
Herbal Formulas & Their Uses
How to Prepare & Use Herbal Medicine
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
Bingpeng San originates from the Ming Dynasty book Wai Ke Zheng Zong, and is a topical preparation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) composed of Bing Pian (Borneol), Peng Sha (Borax), Zhu Sha (Cinnabar), and Xuan Ming Fen (Calamine). Each bottle contains 0.6 grams and is traditionally used in TCM for its effects of clearing heat … Read more
1. Introduction In 2011, I attended a TCM lecture where a TCM teacher from Hebei mentioned the method of taking small dose decoction powders. At that time, I did not think much of it. In 2015, a patient with dermatitis found the preparation of traditional Chinese medicine cumbersome and asked if there was a simpler … Read more
丁毅1，傅延龄2 Analysis of the Reasons for the Popularity of Powdered Medicinal Formulas in the Song Dynasty The popularity of powdered medicinal formulas in the Song Dynasty has historical roots and social backgrounds. Firstly, it is related to certain medical activities in the early Song Dynasty. In the sixth year of the Kaibao era (973 AD), … Read more
Powders and Granules Main Unit Sub Unit Details Key Points II. Powders and Granules (1) Introduction to Powder Science Properties and Applications of Powders (1) Particle size, size distribution, and measurement methods of powders(2) Specific surface area, porosity, density, flowability, hygroscopicity, and wettability of powders(3) Applications of powder science in pharmaceutics (2) Powders 1. Characteristics … Read more