As the pace of urban life accelerates, many professionals are busy with work, and some cannot boil Chinese medicine due to environmental constraints. Therefore, powdered Chinese medicine is used, and one can simply use an electric kettle to brew it with hot water.Generally, powdered Chinese medicine refers to Chinese herbal powders, which can be taken … Read more
【An eBook gift is available at the end】 Using Small Doses to Achieve Great Effects — A Case Study of Treating Costal PainAuthor/Xing Bin Every time I read the medical records of renowned practitioners, I am often impressed by their courage. In critical situations, using strong and heavy doses to turn the tide is indeed … Read more
Section 1: Solid Dosage Forms Learning Objectives: 1. Classification, characteristics, and general quality requirements of solid dosage forms 2. Powders and granules 3. Tablets 4. Capsules 》 Classification, characteristics, and quality requirements 》 Clinical applications and precautions 》 Analysis of typical prescriptions Pharmaceutics – What to Expect? 1. Overview of Solid Dosage Forms 1. Classification … Read more
After the composition of Chinese herbal formulas, they are prepared in specific forms based on the condition and characteristics of the herbs. The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) records forms such as wan (pills), san (powders), tang (decoctions), gao (ointments), and dan (elixirs). In modern times, many new forms have emerged, including pian (tablets), … Read more
Achieving Remarkable Results with Minimal Dosage — A Case of Small Doses of Powdered Medicine Treating Costal PainAuthor/Xing Bin Every time I read the medical texts of renowned practitioners, I am often in awe of their courage. In critical situations, using potent and heavy dosages to turn the tide is indeed something that ordinary practitioners … Read more
The Zhao’s Pain Relief Formula 【Ingredients】: 22 pieces of large centipede (dà wú gōng), 50 grams of Panax notoginseng (sān qī); 100 grams of Xuanhu (xuán hú); 1000 grams of Chuanxiong (chuān xiōng); 50 grams of Bai Zhi (bái zhǐ); 30 grams of Bei Xin (běi xīn); 50 grams of Qiang Huo (qiāng huó); 50 … Read more
Introduction: External herbal powders are one of the forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulas. These powders are made from various precious Chinese herbs that are ground into a very fine powder in specific proportions and formulas. External herbal powders utilize the principle of channeling herbs to the affected areas, using the properties of certain … Read more
▲ Click the “Little Island Formula” above to follow health and wellness Dr. Guo Shikui, an experienced TCM practitioner, has accumulated extensive knowledge in the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease. He specializes in using methods such as invigorating blood circulation, resolving blood stasis, and warming the channels to treat angina pectoris and myocardial … Read more
The Misunderstanding of Chinese Herbal Powders and Granules During the Song, Jin, and Yuan dynasties, amidst the chaos of war, it was inconvenient to carry herbal pieces, leading to the popularity of powders. The Xie Huang San (Yellow Drain Powder) from Qian Yi’s Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue and Qing Wei San (Stomach Clearing … Read more
Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 3214 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction：This case involves an elderly patient, who has experienced right hypochondriac distension and pain for over two months. The initial diagnosis showed no significant effect, but during the second diagnosis, the formula Chai Hu Shu Gan San (Bupleurum Powder to … Read more