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9. Hiccups and Acid Reflux 1. Qing Yu Er Chen Decoction: Ju Hong (Tangerine Peel) 18g, Ban Xia (Pinellia) 18g, Fu Ling (Poria) 18g, Zhi Shi (Bitter Orange) 18g, Bai Shao (White Peony) 18g, Chuan Xiong (Szechuan Lovage) 12g, Zhi Zi (Gardenia) 14g, Lian Qiao (Forsythia) 15g, Xiang Fu (Cyperus) 14g, Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) 18g, … Read more
Discussion on the Decoction Method of Zhang Zhongjing’s Formulas Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yang Wanzhang Having a sharp blade is not enough; without refined techniques, one cannot prevail. A physician must not only differentiate diseases and recognize patterns but also be cautious in prescribing formulas and medications. This … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) decoctions are liquid preparations made by boiling or soaking medicinal materials to extract their essence. This is one of the earliest and most widely used traditional forms of Chinese medicine. Decoctions can adapt to the principles of TCM’s differential diagnosis and treatment, demonstrating significant flexibility and applicability, meeting the needs for … Read more
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) decoctions are one of the earliest and most ancient forms of medicinal preparations in China. They are still widely used in clinical practice today. TCM decoctions are characterized by their flexible formulation, which meets the needs of TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment; they are also easy to prepare, using water as … Read more
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has over 40 types of medicinal forms, among which decoctions, pills, powders, plasters, capsules, and tablets are the most commonly used. With so many forms available, how should one choose when prescribing? Today, Dr. Licorice will analyze some influencing factors for prescribing pills and decoctions, hoping to provide some insights for … Read more
Many patients visit hospitals, and when doctors ask them what form of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) they need, patients often have little understanding of the different forms, leading to many questions. The processing of raw medicinal materials into forms suitable for medical or preventive applications is referred to as dosage forms. Currently, commonly used TCM … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) decoctions refer to liquid preparations obtained by boiling Chinese medicinal herbs in water to extract their active components. They are one of the traditional forms of TCM and are central to TCM treatment of diseases. The term “tang” (汤) means to wash away, indicating that decoctions are quickly absorbed, easily exert … Read more
12. Constipation 1. San Ren Tang (Three Nut Decoction): Song Zi Ren (Pine Nut) 25g, Huo Ma Ren (Hemp Seed) 20g, Gua Lou Ren (Trichosanthes Fruit) 25g. Decoction in water, take 1 dose daily. Effect: Moistens the intestines and relieves constipation. Indication: Constipation due to Yin deficiency and dryness of the intestines. 2. Pi Pa … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine DecoctionsPreparation Guidelines Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) decoctions can be tailored according to the characteristics of the illness, allowing for differential treatment and adjustments based on symptoms. They are one of the important traditional forms of TCM. The Ming dynasty physician Li Shizhen pointed out: “Regardless of the quality of the herbs, if … Read more
Customers have often reported that the prescriptions for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are difficult to drink and hard to swallow, leading them to inquire about the availability of pills and pastes for easier consumption. Today, we will discuss the common forms of TCM preparations.Decoctions (汤剂)Decoctions are liquid preparations made by soaking and boiling herbal pieces … Read more