Popularizing Medication Education for the Public Pharmacists for Women and Children In Action The doctor prescribed Jinlian Qingre effervescent tablets for a 6-year-old child, and the pharmacist advised that it should be dissolved in water according to the instructions before taking it, and should not be taken directly or held in the mouth. The attentive … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has various forms such as pills, powders, pastes, and elixirs. With advancements in science and technology, the forms of Chinese herbal medicine are also changing. In addition to decoctions, modern Chinese patent medicines, ready-to-use granules, and powdered herbs are increasingly accepted by many.However, many patients may wonder which form of the … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow「Shanxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine」 Research Institute of Chinese Herbal Formulas, Guo Dingding When it comes to taking traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), most people immediately think of drinking bitter decoctions. Decoctions are the most commonly encountered and familiar form of TCM. In fact, there are many forms … Read more
Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions “Decoction is a method to eliminate major diseases.” Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) decoctions are one of the traditional forms of Chinese medicine, historically referred to as “tangye” (汤液), which refers to the liquid preparation obtained by boiling medicinal herbs in water to extract their essence. It consists of TCM prescriptions, … Read more
The seven emotions—xi (joy), nu (anger), you (worry), si (thought), bei (sadness), jing (shock), and kong (fear)—are types of responses in the interaction between the environment and living beings, representing individual experiences with external manifestations. The five intentions—shen (spirit), hun (soul), po (corporeal soul), yi (will), and zhi (willpower)—are inherent characteristics and instincts of living … Read more
Symptoms of Wind-Cold Cold Wind-Cold cold is caused by the invasion of Wind-Cold evil and the failure of Lung Qi to disperse, usually triggered by fatigue combined with exposure to wind or cold. Wind-Cold colds are more common in autumn and winter. 1. Severe pain in the back of the head: This refers to pain … Read more