Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of the Chinese nation, possessing unique and significant value in treating diseases and promoting health. Nowadays, more and more people are choosing TCM. However, many fear taking Chinese medicine due to the common saying, “Good medicine tastes bitter.” In reality, Chinese medicine can be made into pills, allowing for a more palatable experience.
What are Pills?
Pills refer to solid preparations made from finely powdered medicinal materials or extracts combined with suitable binding excipients, forming spherical or quasi-spherical shapes. They are one of the traditional forms of Chinese medicine, including honey pills, water pills, paste pills, wax pills, and concentrated pills.
Advantages of Pills
Long-lasting effects. Traditional pills dissolve slowly in the gastrointestinal tract after oral administration, providing prolonged therapeutic effects, often used for chronic disease treatment.
Ease of consumption. After being made into pills, the unpleasant odors of the medicinal materials can be masked, enhancing patient compliance.
Convenient for storage and transport. The surface is dense and smooth, making them less prone to moisture absorption, which is beneficial for storage.
Hospital Specialty Pills
The Municipal Maternal and Child Health Hospital and the Municipal First Hospital’s Zhonglou District branch have selected authentic medicinal materials to create specialty pills targeting common chronic diseases within the hospital, facilitating long-term treatment for patients.
1. Blood Activating and Bone Setting Pills
[Effects] Activates blood and sets bones.
[Dosage] 6g (1 bag), taken twice daily with warm water.
[Specification] 6g*20 bags/box
2. Kidney Tonifying and Stabilizing Pills
[Effects] Strengthens the spleen, tonifies the kidneys, and stabilizes the fetus.
[Dosage] 6g (1 bag), taken twice daily with warm water.
[Specification] 6g*20 bags/box
3. Kidney Tonifying and Fertility Promoting Pills
[Effects] Warms the kidneys, strengthens the spleen, and regulates menstruation.
[Dosage] 6g (1 bag), taken twice daily with warm water.
[Specification] 6g*20 bags/box
4. Pelvic Inflammation Pills
[Effects] Activates blood and resolves stasis.
[Dosage] 6g (1 bag), taken twice daily with warm water.
[Specification] 6g*20 bags/box
Storage of Pills
The pills from our hospital are packaged in single doses and should be stored in a cool, dry place. If conditions allow, refrigeration is recommended.
Precautions for Taking Pills
1. Must be prescribed by a physician based on TCM theory, with appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Do not take arbitrarily to avoid adverse consequences.
2. During medication, avoid consuming raw, cold, spicy, fishy, greasy, and hard-to-digest foods.
3. If discomfort occurs during medication, it is advisable to stop taking and consult a physician promptly.
Maternal and Child Health Education | Author Biography
Tao Wenting
Deputy Chief Pharmacist of the Pharmacy Department at Changzhou Municipal Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Zhonglou District Branch of Changzhou First Hospital, Master’s Degree
Engaged in clinical pharmacy of Chinese medicine, mainly responsible for the rational use of Chinese medicine and drug consultation clinics, dedicated to ensuring patient medication safety. Has led one municipal-level project and one school-level project, participated in three municipal-level projects, and published several papers.
Review Expert
Li Min
Deputy Chief Pharmacist of the Pharmacy Department at Changzhou Municipal Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Zhonglou District Branch, Clinical Pharmacist specializing in Anti-infection
Engaged in drug quality supervision, dedicated to research on gynecological anti-infection, endocrinology, and adverse drug reactions. Has led one project from the Changzhou Science and Technology Bureau, participated in three municipal-level projects, and published several papers.
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