On May 14, Lu Peng, the deputy chief pharmacist of Zhengzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, appeared on the program “Doctor Says” to discuss “How Much Do You Know About Traditional Chinese Medicine Forms?” 01What is the Form of Traditional Chinese Medicine?? When mentioning Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), one often thinks of decoctions; however, TCM includes … Read more
In previous articles, it was mentioned that authors of martial arts novels particularly enjoy using powders, and the reason for this can be discussed from the characteristics of powders. Powders are the most dispersed form among solid dosage forms, with small particle sizes and large specific surface areas. The phrase “散者散也，去急病用之” (The dispersive nature of … 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
When it comes to traditional Chinese herbs, do you also think of a steaming bowl of herbal decoction, rich in medicinal aroma? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as the crystallization of wisdom accumulated over thousands of years by the Chinese nation, has permeated into countless households with its philosophy of treating (preventing) diseases. Especially in the … Read more
Introduction As stated in the “Compendium of Materia Medica”: “When taking decoctions, even if the herbs are of high quality and prepared correctly, if the decoction process is careless, with improper water and fire control, the medicine will be ineffective.” Therefore, the efficacy of Chinese medicine is not only related to the herbs themselves but … Read more
Haven’t followed us? Tap here— There are many types of decoctions in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Experts point out that TCM decoctions can be tailored to specific symptoms for targeted treatment. Moreover, most TCM herbs are non-irritating and have no side effects, allowing for rapid efficacy. Therefore, many individuals prefer TCM for disease treatment. Below, … Read more
The Method and Efficacy of Decoction Administration The method of taking traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) decoctions significantly affects their efficacy. The famous physician of the Qing Dynasty, Chen Xiuyuan, stated: “The recovery from illness is not only dependent on the prescription but also on the method of administration; improper administration not only fails to work … Read more
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
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