How to Properly Prepare and Brew Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions?

How to Properly Prepare and Brew Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions?

Decoctions are one of the most commonly used forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Since their inception during the Shang Dynasty, decoctions have been used continuously and remain popular today. The preparation of decoctions requires specific attention to the brewing tools, water quality, heat control, and cooking methods. 1 Brewing Tools It is best to … Read more

Deciding Between Decoctions and Pills: Four Analytical Approaches to Assist You

Deciding Between Decoctions and Pills: Four Analytical Approaches to Assist You

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has over 40 types of medicinal forms, among which decoctions, pills, powders, plasters, capsules, and tablets are the most commonly used. With so many forms available, how should one choose when prescribing? Today, Dr. Licorice will analyze some influencing factors for prescribing pills and decoctions, hoping to provide some insights for … Read more

Health Education | Proper Methods and Precautions for Taking Chinese Herbal Decoctions (Part 1)

Health Education | Proper Methods and Precautions for Taking Chinese Herbal Decoctions (Part 1)

In daily life, most people have experience with medication. During the medication process, in addition to using the correct medicine for the symptoms, attention should also be paid to the method of taking the medicine to improve clinical efficacy and reduce adverse reactions. Among traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulations, decoctions are widely used due to … Read more