Click the blue text to follow us Health Preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine 42 Principles 1. Basic Concepts and Knowledge 1 Health preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to health care activities guided by TCM theories, utilizing various methods to enhance physical fitness, prevent diseases, and prolong life. 2 The philosophy of TCM health … Read more
1. Basic Concepts and Knowledge 1 Health preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to health care activities guided by TCM theories, aimed at enhancing physical fitness, preventing diseases, and prolonging life. 2 The philosophy of TCM health preservation emphasizes harmony with nature, balance of Yin and Yang, and individualization. 3 Emotional well-being, diet, daily … Read more
Health Preservation and Wellness Knowledge in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Chinese Citizens Basic Concepts and Knowledge in TCM 01 Health preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to health care activities guided by TCM theories, aimed at enhancing physical fitness, preventing diseases, and prolonging life through various methods. Image Source: Tencent Medical Dictionary 02 The … Read more
-Calendar- Introduction to This Issue ⊙【Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine】——What is Medicinal Cuisine? ⊙【Expert Consultation Schedule】 Medicinal cuisine originates from China’s traditional dietary and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) therapeutic culture. It is a culinary art guided by the theories of TCM, culinary science, and nutrition, strictly following medicinal cuisine recipes that combine Chinese herbs with certain … Read more
Introduction As stated in the “Compendium of Materia Medica”: “When taking decoctions, even if the herbs are of high quality and prepared correctly, if the decoction process is careless, with improper water and fire control, the medicine will be ineffective.” Therefore, the efficacy of Chinese medicine is not only related to the herbs themselves but … Read more
Click The text above Follow us~ Before decocting the herbs, clean the pot and all utensils thoroughly. Handle herbs that require special treatment separately, such as “pre-decocting”, “post-addition”, “bag decoction”, “separate decoction”, “melting”, and “infusion”. (1) Soaking before decoction: ① Time ≥ 30 minutes; ② Water temperature ≤ 60℃; ③ Water volume: 2-5 cm above … Read more
Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an important component of TCM treatment, but some patients are not very familiar with the preparation of Chinese herbal decoctions. Today, let’s take a look at some precautions regarding the decoction of Chinese herbs. What type of container is needed for decocting Chinese herbs? 01 … Read more
Decoctions are one of the most commonly used forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Since their inception during the Shang Dynasty, decoctions have been used continuously and remain popular today. The preparation of decoctions requires specific attention to the brewing tools, water quality, heat control, and cooking methods. 1 Brewing Tools It is best to … Read more
Decoctions are the most commonly used form in clinical practice. Factors such as the choice of decoction utensils, the amount of water, the heat level, the method of decoction, the timing of consumption, the dosage, and contraindications can all affect the efficacy and safety of the medication. As stated in the Compendium of Materia Medica: … Read more
1. Decoction Tools: It is recommended to use a clay pot, ceramic jar, or enamel pot; stainless steel pots are also acceptable. Avoid using aluminum, iron, copper pots, pots with oil residue, and other metal containers. 2. Water for Decoction: It is advisable to use clean water with low mineral content and few metal ions. … Read more