Pills Pills are further divided into honey pills (large and small honey pills, water honey pills), water pills, concentrated pills, wax pills, and drop pills. Small pills can be taken with warm water, while large honey pills cannot be swallowed whole and should be chewed or broken into smaller pieces before being taken with warm … Read more
Click the blue textFollow us Traditional forms of Chinese patent medicines include “pills, powders, pastes, and elixirs.” With the development of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and advancements in technology, various new forms have been developed, such as tablets, capsules, syrups, injections, and films. In this issue of safe medication use, let’s popularize knowledge together~ Popular … Read more
Forms of Herbal Formulas Herbal formulas come in various forms, each with different properties and effects. Common forms include pills (wan), powders (san), pastes (gao), dan (dan), tinctures (jiu), and decoctions (tang). 1. Pills (Wan): Pills, commonly referred to as wan or medicinal pills. These are round forms made by grinding herbs into fine powder … Read more
1. What are the bases of ointments? Types of ointment bases Classification Specific bases Fatty bases Oily types Lanolin, vegetable oils, hydrogenated vegetable oils Waxy types Lanolin, beeswax, white wax, spermaceti Hydrocarbon types Petrolatum, solid paraffin, liquid paraffin Silicone types Dimethylpolysiloxane, toluene polysiloxane Water-soluble bases – Polyethylene glycol types 2. Bases of creams Bases of … Read more
Powders and Granules Main Unit Sub Unit Details Key Points II. Powders and Granules (1) Introduction to Powder Science Properties and Applications of Powders (1) Particle size, size distribution, and measurement methods of powders(2) Specific surface area, porosity, density, flowability, hygroscopicity, and wettability of powders(3) Applications of powder science in pharmaceutics (2) Powders 1. Characteristics … Read more
Section 1: Solid Dosage Forms Learning Objectives: 1. Classification, characteristics, and general quality requirements of solid dosage forms 2. Powders and granules 3. Tablets 4. Capsules 》 Classification, characteristics, and quality requirements 》 Clinical applications and precautions 》 Analysis of typical prescriptions Pharmaceutics – What to Expect? 1. Overview of Solid Dosage Forms 1. Classification … Read more
The Misunderstanding of Chinese Herbal Powders and Granules During the Song, Jin, and Yuan dynasties, amidst the chaos of war, it was inconvenient to carry herbal pieces, leading to the popularity of powders. The Xie Huang San (Yellow Drain Powder) from Qian Yi’s Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue and Qing Wei San (Stomach Clearing … Read more
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
Pharmacist Ding Ding has previously introduced tablet and capsule forms; today we will explore the commonly used solid dosage forms of powders and granules. 1. Powder Form (Sanji) A powder form refers to a dry powder preparation made by grinding and uniformly mixing raw medicinal substances with suitable excipients, widely used in clinical practice. Powders … Read more
“What to do if I don’t have time to decoct Chinese medicine?” “It’s troublesome to transport large and small packages of Chinese herbal pieces home!”… Many patients hesitate to take Chinese medicine during long-term TCM treatment for various reasons. In fact, the forms of Chinese medicine are not limited to the familiar decoctions; there are … Read more