Exploring the Efficacy of Qianzheng San in Treating Facial Paralysis: Powder vs Decoction

Exploring the Efficacy of Qianzheng San in Treating Facial Paralysis: Powder vs Decoction

Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 847 Daily issues to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners Author: Chen Binhai Editor: Wali ⊙ Proofread by: Xiao Xiong, Ju Ye IIntroduction: The use of powders in treatment seems rarely seen in large hospitals. Is it due to policy? Or… setting aside interfering factors, have you considered the clinical … Read more

New Opportunities for Powdered Chinese Medicine Amidst Strict Regulations

New Opportunities for Powdered Chinese Medicine Amidst Strict Regulations

Author: Shennong from: Dandelion Since last year, various provinces have successively issued notifications regarding the discontinuation of certain varieties included in their local processing standards, primarily focusing on powdered Chinese medicines. This wave of actions has drawn significant attention from the Chinese medicine community; a phased rectification of powdered Chinese medicines is inevitable. Looking ahead, … Read more

Concentrated Pills: A More Affordable and Convenient Choice for Medication

Concentrated Pills: A More Affordable and Convenient Choice for Medication

What are Concentrated Pills? Concentrated pills refer to pills made from decocted or partially decocted herbal materials that have been extracted and concentrated, combined with suitable excipients or remaining herbal powder, and formed into pills using water, honey, or a mixture of honey and water as a binder. They are also known as medicinal paste … Read more

Which Formulation is Better for Livestock Production: Chinese Herbal Powders, Granules, or Oral Solutions?

Which Formulation is Better for Livestock Production: Chinese Herbal Powders, Granules, or Oral Solutions?

The application of traditional Chinese veterinary medicine in livestock and poultry farming is becoming increasingly widespread. Commonly used forms of traditional Chinese veterinary medicine include herbal powders, granules, and oral solutions. The formulation refers to the physical form of the medication, which is produced based on the properties of the medicine, the prescription, and the … Read more

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

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