Understanding the Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions

Understanding the Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) decoctions are liquid preparations made by boiling or soaking medicinal materials to extract their essence. This is one of the earliest and most widely used traditional forms of Chinese medicine. Decoctions can adapt to the principles of TCM’s differential diagnosis and treatment, demonstrating significant flexibility and applicability, meeting the needs for … Read more

The Benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Decoctions vs. Patent Medicines

The Benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Decoctions vs. Patent Medicines

Many people often have this question during their daily visits to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners: which is better, herbal decoctions or patent medicines? Which one works faster? 1. Differences Between Herbal Decoctions and Patent Medicines Herbal decoctions are individualized, with no fixed formula or proportions, while patent medicines are pre-mixed according to specific ratios. … Read more

What Are the Differences Between Chinese Herbal Granules and Decoctions? Advantages and Disadvantages of Each!

What Are the Differences Between Chinese Herbal Granules and Decoctions? Advantages and Disadvantages of Each!

Medicine Gai Zhou City Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital The culture of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is profound and extensive, and TCM has been continuously improved through the ages. The types of Chinese medicine have also increased, including decoctions, pills, and powders. With the continuous advancement of medical technology, many hospitals now use … Read more

How to Enhance the Effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions

How to Enhance the Effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) decoctions are one of the earliest and most ancient forms of medicinal preparations in China. They are still widely used in clinical practice today. TCM decoctions are characterized by their flexible formulation, which meets the needs of TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment; they are also easy to prepare, using water as … Read more

What Are the Differences Between Medicinal Pastes and Decoctions? Insights from the Cai Dian District Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital: Understand These Six Points!

What Are the Differences Between Medicinal Pastes and Decoctions? Insights from the Cai Dian District Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital: Understand These Six Points!

When it comes to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) adjustments, most people first think of “decoctions”. Indeed, TCM decoctions are the most common method for treatment and adjustment, but with the progress and development of society, medicinal pastes (gāo fāng) have gradually become well-known. As the saying goes, “Taking medicinal pastes in winter ensures a smooth … Read more

Common Methods for Taking Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions

Common Methods for Taking Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions

The famous physician of the Qing Dynasty, Xu Lingtai, said: “The recovery from illness is not only dependent on whether the prescription is appropriate for the disease, but also on the method of taking the medicine. If the prescription is suitable but the method of administration is incorrect, it will not only be ineffective but … Read more

Choosing Traditional Chinese Medicine: Which Dosage Form is Suitable?

Choosing Traditional Chinese Medicine: Which Dosage Form is Suitable?

Popularizing Medication Education for the Public Pharmacists for Women and Children In Action The doctor prescribed Jinlian Qingre effervescent tablets for a 6-year-old child, and the pharmacist advised that it should be dissolved in water according to the instructions before taking it, and should not be taken directly or held in the mouth. The attentive … Read more

A Guide to the Preparation Methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions

A Guide to the Preparation Methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions

Click The text above Follow us~ Before decocting the herbs, clean the pot and all utensils thoroughly. Handle herbs that require special treatment separately, such as “pre-decocting”, “post-addition”, “bag decoction”, “separate decoction”, “melting”, and “infusion”. (1) Soaking before decoction: ① Time ≥ 30 minutes; ② Water temperature ≤ 60℃; ③ Water volume: 2-5 cm above … Read more

The Invention of Decoction by Yi Yin in the Qi Huang Chun Qiu

The Invention of Decoction by Yi Yin in the Qi Huang Chun Qiu

Decoctions are the most commonly used form of traditional Chinese medicine, and they were first developed during the Shang Dynasty. During the Xia and Zhou Dynasties, there were already relatively sophisticated pottery items, such as cauldrons, basins, bowls, and jars. In the Shang Dynasty, pottery was more widely used in daily life, and there were … Read more

What Are the Considerations for the Temperature, Dosage, Method, and Timing of Taking Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions?

What Are the Considerations for the Temperature, Dosage, Method, and Timing of Taking Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions?

What Are the Principles of Proper Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions? When taking Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) decoctions, it is essential to follow the guidance of a physician or pharmacist based on the condition, mastering the temperature, method, dosage, timing, and precautions for safe, effective, and economical medication. What Are the Considerations for the … Read more