Chinese Herbal Medicine
Understanding Powder and Granule Forms in Traditional Chinese Medicine
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
Concept and Characteristics of Powder Formulations
PART 01 Concept and Characteristics of Powder Formulations Concept Powder formulations are dry powder preparations made from raw medicinal substances or suitable excipients that have been crushed and uniformly mixed. Powder formulations can be divided into oral powders and topical powders. Oral powders are generally dissolved or dispersed in water, diluents, or other liquids for … Read more
Essential Knowledge of Chinese Medicine: Powder Formulations (Part 1)
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
The Remarkable Efficacy of Powdered Medicinal Formulations for Internal and External Conditions
Author: Wang Ling, Pharmacy Department, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Powdered formulations, also known as sanji (散剂) or powders, are one of the niche varieties of clinical medications. They can be further processed into pastes, gels, suspensions, and other forms. Historically, they were widely used, … Read more
Professional Knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine – Powder Formulations and Dosage Forms
Powder Formulations Classification By Medical Use:Internal Powder Formulations, Topical Powder Formulations By Composition:Single Herb Powder Formulations, Compound Powder Formulations By Nature of the Medicine:Common Powder Formulations, Special Powder Formulations By Dosage:Measured Powder Formulations, Non-measured Powder Formulations Quality Requirements Regulations on Production and Storage (1) The raw materials for powder formulations must be crushed; internal powder … Read more
Different Dosage Forms of Medications: Usage and Precautions (Part 3)
Different Dosage Forms of Medications Usage and Precautions (Part 3) As the autumn wind rises, white clouds fly In the previous two parts, we discussed the usage and precautions of tablets, capsules, and granules. Today, we will discuss the usage and precautions of powders. Powders Refers to a powdered preparation made by uniformly mixing the … Read more
Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Powder Formulations
Click the blue text to follow us Powder Formulation The field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history and rich cultural heritage. Among the various forms of Chinese herbal medicine, there exists an ancient and traditional solid dosage form widely used, known as powder formulations (散剂, san ji). What are Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more
Is Thicker Chinese Herbal Decoction Better? Important Considerations for Brewing Herbal Medicine
Recently, many friends have messaged me, saying that they bought some formulas locally and are brewing them at home. They asked me for precautions and mentioned an important point: is it true that the longer you brew Chinese herbal medicine, the better? Is a thicker decoction better? In fact, this has been a question for … Read more
Correct Methods and Precautions for Taking Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions
▍Source: Hebei Traditional Chinese Medicine Liver Disease Hospital Subscription Account ▍Compiled by: Li Xue In daily life, most people have had experiences with medication. During medication, in addition to using the right medicine for the right symptoms, it is also important to pay attention to the method of taking the medicine, in order to improve … Read more