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
There is a type of medicinal formulation that seems rarely used in daily life, yet authors of martial arts novels seem to have a fondness for it, often depicting it as a notorious poison in the martial world. For instance, the Shixiang Ruojin San from Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre, a poison given to … Read more