Chinese herbal pills

Understanding the Characteristics of Pills in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Who Should Use Them?

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Understanding the Characteristics of Pills in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Who Should Use Them?

This Issue’s Pharmacist Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital (Pharmacy Department) Traditional Chinese Medicine Pharmacist – Liang Qian In the previous video, we detailed the characteristics of powdered Chinese medicine forms, including their advantages, disadvantages, and suitable user groups. In this issue, we will introduce the pill form in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Pills … Read more

Exploring the Various Forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Pills, Granules, and Decoctions

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Exploring the Various Forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Pills, Granules, and Decoctions

Have you ever wondered about the differences between pills (wanji), granules (keliji), and decoctions (heji) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? Why does the same medicine come in both pill and decoction forms? The prices of different forms of medicine often vary; does this indicate that the form of the medicine affects its efficacy? Many people … Read more

Understanding the Preparation and Usage of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills

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Understanding the Preparation and Usage of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills

Pills (wan) are spherical or quasi-spherical solid preparations made from raw medicinal materials combined with suitable excipients. They are one of the traditional dosage forms in Chinese medicine, first documented in the pre-Qin text “Fifty-Two Disease Formulas.” Even today, despite the significant advancements in modern pharmaceutical industry, Chinese medicine pills remain one of the most … Read more

Common Forms of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Pills

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Common Forms of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Pills

1. What are Pills? Pills are spherical solid forms made by grinding herbs into fine powder or using herbal extracts, combined with suitable binders. 2. What are the advantages of Pills? Compared to decoctions, pills are particularly suitable for patients whocannot tolerate the taste of decoctions and have a relativelystablecondition. They are absorbed slowly, have … Read more

Which Type of Pill is More Suitable for You: Water Pills, Honey Pills, Water Honey Pills, Concentrated Pills, or Dripping Pills?

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Which Type of Pill is More Suitable for You: Water Pills, Honey Pills, Water Honey Pills, Concentrated Pills, or Dripping Pills?

The dosage form refers to the form in which raw medicinal materials are processed according to the properties of the medicine, the purpose of medication, and the route of administration, making it suitable for medical or preventive applications[1]. Commonly used forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) include injections, tablets, pills, ointments, aerosols, and powders. Pills … Read more

Understanding the Various Forms of Chinese Herbal Formulas

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Understanding the Various Forms of Chinese Herbal Formulas

Forms of Herbal Formulas Herbal formulas come in various forms, each with different properties and effects. Common forms include pills (wan), powders (san), pastes (gao), dan (dan), tinctures (jiu), and decoctions (tang). 1. Pills (Wan): Pills, commonly referred to as wan or medicinal pills. These are round forms made by grinding herbs into fine powder … Read more

Choosing the Right Form of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Pills, Powders, Pastes, and More

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Choosing the Right Form of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Pills, Powders, Pastes, and More

On May 14, Lu Peng, the deputy chief pharmacist of Zhengzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, appeared on the program “Doctor Says” to discuss “How Much Do You Know About Traditional Chinese Medicine Forms?” 01What is the Form of Traditional Chinese Medicine?? When mentioning Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), one often thinks of decoctions; however, TCM includes … Read more

Understanding Different Forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Granules, Pills, Powders, and More

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Understanding Different Forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Granules, Pills, Powders, and More

Nowadays, more and more people choose to consult Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and take herbal medicine to regulate their health. When you see a variety of herbal materials in a pharmacy, do you know which one to buy? Chinese herbal pieces, granules, pastes, pills, powders… what are the differences between these forms? How should one … Read more