Q Doctor, you said I need to take traditional Chinese medicine for a long time. However, I have a business trip in a couple of days, and it’s inconvenient to prepare the medicine myself. Bringing prepared medicine on the plane is also limited in quantity. What should I do? Doctor: There are many forms of … Read more
According to “Yong Yao Fa Xiang”:“Pills are slow to act, they cannot be taken quickly; their purpose is to treat with a gentle and gradual approach.”As one of the oldest forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), pills have several advantages including prolonged effects, suitability for chronic diseases, reduced toxicity, and minimized volatility. Pills · Advantages … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of Chinese culture, making significant contributions to the health of our people over thousands of years.Dosage forms refer to the physical forms of TCM, which represent the final manifestation of the product and are closely related to the preparation and administration methods of TCM. Different medicinal properties require … Read more
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
1. Introduction In 2011, I attended a TCM lecture where a TCM teacher from Hebei mentioned the method of taking small dose decoction powders. At that time, I did not think much of it. In 2015, a patient with dermatitis found the preparation of traditional Chinese medicine cumbersome and asked if there was a simpler … Read more
The observation of the tongue is an important aspect of diagnosis in TCM, distinct from pulse diagnosis, and can be assessed at a glance. The tongue observation can be divided into tongue quality, tongue shape, and tongue coating. Textbooks and clinical literature detail the observation of the tongue extensively; here, we will focus on several … Read more
Many people have certain doubts about online consultations: ● How can the doctor know what my health issues are without seeing me? ● Is it just like chatting with a doctor? Is it reliable? ● Why does it seem a bit expensive? ● Can I ask about any illness during an online consultation? Others find … Read more