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
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
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
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