Understanding the Characteristics of Pills in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Who Should Use Them?

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Understanding the Characteristics of Pills in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Who Should Use Them?

This Issue’s Pharmacist Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital (Pharmacy Department) Traditional Chinese Medicine Pharmacist – Liang Qian In the previous video, we detailed the characteristics of powdered Chinese medicine forms, including their advantages, disadvantages, and suitable user groups. In this issue, we will introduce the pill form in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Pills … Read more

Common Pills for Strengthening the Spleen and Stomach

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Common Pills for Strengthening the Spleen and Stomach

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the spleen is referred to as the “foundation of postnatal life” and “the source of qi and blood transformation.” A good functioning of the spleen and stomach is crucial for the life activities of the entire body. When the spleen and stomach are weak, symptomatic medications can be taken under … Read more

Exploring the Various Forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Pills, Granules, and Decoctions

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Exploring the Various Forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Pills, Granules, and Decoctions

Have you ever wondered about the differences between pills (wanji), granules (keliji), and decoctions (heji) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? Why does the same medicine come in both pill and decoction forms? The prices of different forms of medicine often vary; does this indicate that the form of the medicine affects its efficacy? Many people … Read more

Understanding the Preparation and Usage of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills

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Understanding the Preparation and Usage of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills

Pills (wan) are spherical or quasi-spherical solid preparations made from raw medicinal materials combined with suitable excipients. They are one of the traditional dosage forms in Chinese medicine, first documented in the pre-Qin text “Fifty-Two Disease Formulas.” Even today, despite the significant advancements in modern pharmaceutical industry, Chinese medicine pills remain one of the most … Read more

What to Do When You Can’t Choose the Right Dosage Form? This Article Will Help You Understand.

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What to Do When You Can't Choose the Right Dosage Form? This Article Will Help You Understand.

Honey Pills Water Pills, Water Honey Pills Concentrated Pills Loading··· Loading··· Loading··· Dosage Form Popularization Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparations Definition from Ancient Texts EXPLANATION OF DOSAGE Pills are one of the main traditional dosage forms in TCM, widely used from ancient times to the present. As stated in the “Shennong Bencao Jing (Shennong’s Classic of … Read more

Common Forms of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Pills

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Common Forms of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Pills

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

Which Type of Pill is More Suitable for You: Water Pills, Honey Pills, Water Honey Pills, Concentrated Pills, or Dripping Pills?

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Which Type of Pill is More Suitable for You: Water Pills, Honey Pills, Water Honey Pills, Concentrated Pills, or Dripping Pills?

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

Summary of the Advantages and Disadvantages of Common Drug Dosage Forms

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Summary of the Advantages and Disadvantages of Common Drug Dosage Forms

To achieve optimal therapeutic effects, the same medication can be processed into different dosage forms for clinical use based on the route of administration. This article summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of commonly used drug dosage forms, hoping to be of assistance to everyone. 1. Characteristics of Liquid Preparations Advantages: ① High drug dispersion and … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulations for Treating Angina Pectoris: Quick and Convenient Remedies by Dr. Guo Shikui

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulations for Treating Angina Pectoris: Quick and Convenient Remedies by Dr. Guo Shikui

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

Understanding the Various Forms of Chinese Herbal Formulas

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Understanding the Various Forms of Chinese Herbal Formulas

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