Customers have often reported that the prescriptions for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are difficult to drink and hard to swallow, leading them to inquire about the availability of pills and pastes for easier consumption. Today, we will discuss the common forms of TCM preparations.Decoctions (汤剂)Decoctions are liquid preparations made by soaking and boiling herbal pieces … Read more
In TCM study groups, it is common to hear students inquire about the differences between various formulas, especially the distinctions between decoctions and pills, powders, or granules. I have specifically gathered information and organized it, and today we will thoroughly clarify these differences based on their main characteristics and preparation methods! 1. Decoctions (汤剂, tang … Read more
Friends who often consume Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may have noticed that sometimes the medicine prescribed by doctors is a decoction, sometimes it is small pills, and at other times it is a dark, shiny paste. Faced with the various forms of TCM, confused patients can only crudely refer to them as “Chinese medicine,” while … Read more
Today is the 1553 th day of your companion at the pharmacy. The common cold is a frequent minor illness. Many people think that they can just go to the pharmacy and take some medicine, but this is not the case. The common cold can be classified into Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat types. If the type … Read more