Honey pills are one of the most widely used forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) besides decoctions. However, nowadays, whether in cities or rural areas, there are fewer and fewer TCM shops capable of making honey pills, and even when available, the production costs are quite high, which is indeed regrettable. In fact, the method … Read more
Xuanyun Ning Wan (Dizziness Relief Pill) Xuanyun Ning Wan is developed based on the comprehensive analysis of the causes and mechanisms of dizziness in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It draws from ancient and classical formulas for treating dizziness, particularly referencing the “Zexie Decoction” from the Han Dynasty’s Jinkui Yaolue and the “Erchen Decoction” from the … Read more
We know that medicines come in various forms depending on the manufacturing process, with common types including tablets, pills, pastes, granules, and capsules. With the continuous advancement of technology, the medicines produced have become increasingly convenient for people to take. So why does the “Da Mi Wan” (Large Honey Pill) exist, which some might consider … Read more
The term “formulation” refers to the preparation forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) prescriptions. Over time, due to the accumulation of therapeutic experience and the needs of clinical diagnosis and treatment, TCM prescriptions have developed various forms such as decoctions, wines, teas, tinctures, pills, powders, pastes, pellets, tablets, and gels, as well as strips and … Read more
Introduction: In addition to decoctions made from Chinese herbs, the main forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are pills, powders, pastes, and pellets. There are also forms like tinctures, teas, extracts, tablets, and more. Today, we will easily interpret the “pill form”. We welcome your feedback on whether you like the format and content. How … Read more
Da Mi Wan (大蜜丸) is one of the commonly used traditional pill forms in TCM. The term “honey pill” refers to pills made from finely powdered medicinal herbs combined with honey as a binding agent. Pills weighing 0.5g or more are called Da Mi Wan, while those weighing less than 0.5g are referred to as … Read more
Click the “blue words” to follow us Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) honey pills refer to spherical or quasi-spherical preparations made from herbal powders or extracts combined with suitable binders or other excipients. Honey pills are primarily made using honey as a binder. As the ancients said: “The nature of pills is that they are solid, … Read more
Pills refer to spherical preparations made from finely powdered medicinal materials or extracts combined with suitable binders. Pills are one of the main traditional forms of Chinese patent medicine, classified as the foremost among “pills, powders, pastes, and elixirs.” Pills can be divided into seven categories: water pills, honey pills, water-honey pills, paste pills, wax … Read more
Pills, referred to as wan ji (丸剂), are spherical preparations made from finely powdered Chinese herbs or herbal extracts combined with suitable binders or excipients. After ingestion, these pills dissolve slowly in the gastrointestinal tract, gradually releasing their medicinal effects for a prolonged duration. They can also delay the absorption of toxic, narcotic, or irritating … Read more
The Ming Dynasty’s “Shen Shi Yao Han” states: “Decoctions (汤, tang) are for major illnesses; powders (散, san) are for acute conditions; pills (丸, wan) are for chronic conditions, treating them gently and gradually.” This indicates that the form of the medicine is crucial for treating diseases. For acute illnesses, decoctions, powders, and granules are … Read more