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Medicinal pastes, which flourished during the Han and Tang dynasties, originated from the imperial court. Also known as gāo jì (膏剂), gāo zī (膏滋), they are precious traditional Chinese medicine preparations that integrate nourishment, prevention, regulation, and disease elimination. Ancient medical texts, including the Huangdi Neijing (黄帝内经) and Jinkui Yaolue (金匮要略), document their use. Due … Read more
Production Techniques of Medicinal Plasters The external treatment methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), particularly the use of plasters, represent a unique and effective therapeutic approach developed over thousands of years in the fight against diseases. The plaster therapy has a long history and is known for its significant efficacy. Since many diseases enter the … Read more
External plasters, also known as tie gao (贴膏) therapy, are one of the suitable techniques in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The efficacy of external plaster therapy is indeed effective, convenient to use, has a wide range of medicinal sources, and is inexpensive. Some plaster medicines are easily available in hospital pharmacies and drug stores (such … Read more
In the hot summer, with many mosquitoes and insects, especially this year with abundant rainfall, the weather is humid and hot. Common skin diseases such as eczema, urticaria, insect bites, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and tinea manuum, tinea capitis, tinea cruris are prone to flare-ups, causing symptoms like skin itching, erythema, and wheals. At this … Read more
Plaster medications are one of the four major traditional forms of medicine in China, alongside pills, powders, and ointments. They are favored by patients for their simplicity of use, convenience, and direct application of medicinal properties to the affected area. However, curing diseases requires not only accurate clinical diagnosis and scientific composition of medicinal ingredients … Read more
Introduction Pastes are an ancient form of preparation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). With the development of history, the uses of pastes have gradually expanded, not only for external ailments but also for internal diseases; the production process has also changed, especially for external pastes, which are now more convenient to use and have longer-lasting … 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
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