“Carrying traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) bags is too inconvenient; they can break in the suitcase and wet important documents…”“Traditional Chinese medicine is too bitter; I’m afraid that eating sugar will affect the efficacy of the medicine, it’s really…”“I want to use TCM to regulate my body, but just thinking about the taste… I’m scared.”Nowadays, more and more people are choosing TCM to manage their health, but some give up due to the inconvenience of carrying TCM decoctions and their unpleasant taste.To meet the diverse needs of different patients, Ningbo Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital has continuously optimized its services and recently launched the “Customized Chinese Herbal Pills“, let’s follow along to see how this “non-bitter” TCM is made!1What are Customized Chinese Herbal Pills?Customized Chinese Herbal Pills refer to the herbal prescriptions provided by TCM practitioners after diagnosing and treating patients, processed into pill form using traditional methods, commonly known as “one person, one prescription, one pill“.2What are the advantages of Customized Chinese Herbal Pills?Customized pills retain the characteristic of TCM decoctions that allows for adjustments based on clinical needs, while also offering advantages such asgood taste, high drug load, and ease of storage and transport. They are suitable for personalized treatment needs and enhance the patient’s medication experience, especially for those who need to take medicine long-term or have specific taste requirements.The optimal dosage form in customized pills is concentrated pills, which are pure TCM products based on the “medicine and auxiliary combined” pharmaceutical concept.Now, let’s understand the production process!Diagnosis and Treatment
TCM practitioners will issue personalized herbal prescriptions based on the patient’s condition after diagnosis and treatment.
Prescription Preparation
Each herb in the prescription is strictly selected by professional physicians to ensure the efficacy of the medicine.
Classification of HerbsAfter receiving the herbs, the pharmacy will classify them based on the properties of each herb. Different preparation methods are used according to the nature of the herbs.
Grinding and ConcentratingHerbs with high starch content are ground into fine powder, while the others are decocted and concentrated into paste, which is then mixed to form a soft material.
Pill Formation and ScreeningThe prepared paste is processed into pills using modern equipment, followed by screening and polishing.
Drying and SterilizationThe selected pills undergo drying, sterilization, and packaging to ensure accuracy before being delivered to patients.
Warm Reminder Director of the TCM Pharmacy at Ningbo Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Yu Weifang, stated: “Ningbo Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital has launched the ‘Customized Chinese Herbal Pills’ based on the actual needs of patients, adhering to the principle of ‘one person, one prescription, one pill.’ Although ‘Customized Chinese Herbal Pills’ can be tailored for patients, they are not suitable for everyone; whether they can be taken must be determined through professional TCM diagnosis and treatment.” Editor | Dai Yining First Review | Yu Weifang Second Review | Chen Junyan Final Review | Mao Guohua
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