Understanding the Differences Among Honey Pills, Water Pills, Paste Pills, Concentrated Pills, Wax Pills, Water Honey Pills, Drip Pills, and Micro Pills in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Differences Among Honey Pills, Water Pills, Paste Pills, Concentrated Pills, Wax Pills, Water Honey Pills, Drip Pills, and Micro Pills in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In the realm of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), may we strive together for progress.、Introduction TCM has a long history and a unique system, emphasizing the four diagnostic methods (observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation) and pattern differentiation for treatment. After gathering basic evidence (symptoms and signs), the practitioner analyzes the condition to identify the cause, selects … Read more

Differences Between Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills, Concentrated Pills, and Decoctions: Which is Better?

Differences Between Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills, Concentrated Pills, and Decoctions: Which is Better?

When we take some traditional Chinese patent medicines, we often find that the same medicine comes in different forms, including ordinary pills (Shuǐ Mì Wán and Dà Mì Wán), concentrated pills, and decoctions, with significant price differences.So, what are the differences among these three forms? Some people may even fall into misconceptions, such as whether … 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

Understanding the Different Forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills

Understanding the Different Forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a variety of dosage forms. Besides the well-known decoctions that many of us prepare at home, other common traditional forms include pastes, pills, powders, and modern forms such as capsules and granules. Pills are made by grinding TCM herbs into fine powder or extracts, adding suitable binders, and forming them … Read more

What Are the Differences Between Da Mi Wan, Shui Mi Wan, and Concentrated Pills? Their Advantages and Disadvantages

What Are the Differences Between Da Mi Wan, Shui Mi Wan, and Concentrated Pills? Their Advantages and Disadvantages

In pharmacies, many traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) preparations come in various forms. In addition to tablets, ointments, and granules, pills are also an important component. Common types of pills can be roughly divided into Da Mi Wan (大蜜丸), Shui Mi Wan (水蜜丸), and Concentrated Pills (浓缩丸) based on their manufacturing processes. Customers often find it … Read more

Do You Really Understand Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills?

Do You Really Understand Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills?

Pills, known to everyone, account for about 80% of the traditional Chinese medicines encountered in pharmacies or hospitals, such as the well-known Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill) for treating kidney yin deficiency, Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan (Ginseng and Atractylodes Pill) for spleen deficiency, and Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan (Tonify the … Read more

Understanding Different Types of Honey Pills: Da Mi Wan, Xiao Mi Wan, Shui Mi Wan, and Concentrated Pills

Understanding Different Types of Honey Pills: Da Mi Wan, Xiao Mi Wan, Shui Mi Wan, and Concentrated Pills

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Professional Knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine – Forms and Preparations of Chinese Herbal Pills

Professional Knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Forms and Preparations of Chinese Herbal Pills

Pill Formulations Classification 1. By Excipients: Water pills, honey pills, water-honey pills, concentrated pills, paste pills, wax pills, etc.2. By Preparation Method:General pills – water pills and some water-honey pills, concentrated pills, paste pills;Plastic pills – honey pills and some paste pills, concentrated pills;Drop pills. Water Pills 1. Characteristics:Advantages:(1) Small particles, smooth surface, easy to … Read more

Three Types of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills: Choose According to Your Condition!

Three Types of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills: Choose According to Your Condition!

Many traditional Chinese medicines exist in the form of pills, such as Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan (Black Chicken White Phoenix Pill) and Liang Wei Di Huang Wan (Six Flavor Rehmannia Pill). These are made by finely grinding the medicinal materials or extracts and adding an appropriate amount of adhesive or excipients, maximizing the efficacy … Read more

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills

Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills Pills refer to solid preparations that are spherical or quasi-spherical, made from raw medicinal materials combined with suitable excipients. They are one of the traditional dosage forms in Chinese medicine, first documented in the “Fifty-Two Disease Formulas” from the pre-Qin period. Even today, despite the significant advancements in modern pharmaceutical industry, … Read more