Common Forms of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Pills

Common Forms of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Pills

1. What are Pills? Pills are spherical solid forms made by grinding herbs into fine powder or using herbal extracts, combined with suitable binders. 2. What are the advantages of Pills? Compared to decoctions, pills are particularly suitable for patients whocannot tolerate the taste of decoctions and have a relativelystablecondition. They are absorbed slowly, have … Read more

Which Type of Pill is More Suitable for You: Water Pills, Honey Pills, Water Honey Pills, Concentrated Pills, or Dripping Pills?

Which Type of Pill is More Suitable for You: Water Pills, Honey Pills, Water Honey Pills, Concentrated Pills, or Dripping Pills?

The dosage form refers to the form in which raw medicinal materials are processed according to the properties of the medicine, the purpose of medication, and the route of administration, making it suitable for medical or preventive applications[1]. Commonly used forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) include injections, tablets, pills, ointments, aerosols, and powders. Pills … Read more