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12 External Powders for Treating Fractures 1. X消肿散 (Xiaozhong San) Feitian Wugong (Flying Centipede) 【Source】Stems and leaves of the plant Xiyeteng (Arisaema heterophyllum). 【Habitat Distribution】Grows in damp areas such as deep mountain cliffs, ancient trees, and walls. Distributed from southwestern to southeastern China. 【Properties】Spicy, warm. 【Functions and Indications】Reduces swelling and alleviates pain. Used for traumatic … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Powder Formulation The field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history and rich cultural heritage. Among the various forms of Chinese herbal medicine, there exists an ancient and traditional solid dosage form widely used, known as powder formulations (散剂, san ji). What are Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more
Herbal Powders Chinese herbal powders are finely ground and mixed dry powders made from various medicinal materials. They have a long history, and ancient texts praised them as “the remedy for emergencies”, emphasizing their delicacy and use in urgent situations. Classical medical texts such as the Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) provide detailed … Read more
Author: Zeng Anna, Chief Pharmacist, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Editor: Luo Wei, Pharmacist, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction Powder A cost-effective and labor-saving dosage form of traditional Chinese medicine You may have heard of dosage forms such as tinctures, pills, pastes, powders, and decoctions, but does … Read more
If dryness and heat injure the lungs, leading to both Qi and Yin deficiency, which affects the lung’s functions of dispersing and descending, resulting in dry cough without phlegm, shortness of breath, and chest tightness, what decoction can be used for treatment? Pneumonia, bronchial asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, and lung cancer are all … Read more
1. Má Huáng Tāng (Ephedra Decoction), Guì Zhī Tāng (Cinnamon Twig Decoction), Xiǎo Qīng Lóng Tāng (Minor Blue Dragon Decoction) Differences: Má Huáng Tāng combines Má Huáng (Ephedra) and Guì Zhī (Cinnamon Twig), providing a strong sweating effect and is effective in dispersing lung qi to relieve asthma. It is a pungent-warm formula suitable for … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are various forms of medicine such as pills, powders, ointments, and elixirs. With advancements in science and technology, the forms of Chinese herbal medicine are also evolving. In addition to decoctions, modern Chinese patent medicines, instant granules, and powdered herbs are increasingly accepted by many. However, many patients may … Read more
Recently, many friends have messaged me, saying that they bought some formulas locally and are brewing them at home. They asked me for precautions and mentioned an important point: is it true that the longer you brew Chinese herbal medicine, the better? Is a thicker decoction better? In fact, this has been a question for … Read more
Water: It can be said that water is the primary medicine. Water governs storage and is “beneficial to all things without contention”; its energy is very gentle, and it can serve as a carrier. The general method of using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is to decoct herbs in water. Moreover, in ancient times, there were … Read more