Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a variety of forms, with over 40 types recorded in the Ming Dynasty’s Compendium of Materia Medica. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, many new forms have been developed, such as tablets, granules, and injections. Here, we will explore the diverse forms of TCM: 1. Decoctions (汤剂) … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are various forms of medicine such as pills, powders, ointments, and elixirs. With advancements in science and technology, the forms of Chinese herbal medicine are also evolving. In addition to decoctions, modern Chinese patent medicines, instant granules, and powdered herbs are increasingly accepted by many. However, many patients may … Read more
With the modernization of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the forms of Chinese herbal medicine have evolved from traditional decoctions, pills, pastes, powders, and elixirs to modern forms such as tablets, granules, extracts, formula granules, and micro-powders. Chinese herbal decoctions have been developed over thousands of years and continue to be used today due to their … Read more