Rational Use of Medicine: Timing and Dietary Restrictions for Taking Chinese Herbal Decoctions
Chinese MedicineDecoctions 1. Onset Time 1. According to the medicinal properties: (1) Tonifying herbs and purgatives should be taken on an empty stomach; (2) Sedative and sleep-aiding herbs should be taken before bedtime; (3) Herbs that irritate the gastrointestinal tract should be taken after meals. 2. According to the nature of the disease: (1) For … Read more