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Gao Fang Collection: Clear Liver and Transform Dampness, Soothe Liver and Activate Channels, Resolve Phlegm and Dissolve Nodules (Qing Gan Fa Zhi Gao)

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Gao Fang Collection: Clear Liver and Transform Dampness, Soothe Liver and Activate Channels, Resolve Phlegm and Dissolve Nodules (Qing Gan Fa Zhi Gao)

Gao (pastes) are one of the eight traditional forms of Chinese medicine—pills, powders, pastes, pills, decoctions, wines, tinctures, and tablets. They can be taken internally or applied externally, with records of their medicinal use dating back to the Western Han Dynasty in the medical text “Wushi Er Bing Fang”. The term gao currently refers to … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Gāofāng (Pastes)

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Gāofāng (Pastes)

Commonly known as: Qióng chī wán, fù hē tāng, and gāofāng used by emperors and high officials. This means that in ancient times, sick people, the poor took pills, the rich drank soups, and emperors and high officials used gāofāng preparations. Gāofāng, also known as gāo (pastes) or gāo zī, originated in the Han and … Read more

Winter Nourishment: The Preferred Choice of Medicinal Pastes

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Winter Nourishment: The Preferred Choice of Medicinal Pastes

Gao Fang (medicinal paste), also known as Gao Ji (pasty preparation), is one of the 27 commonly used dosage forms in clinical practice, and is also one of the five major dosage forms including decoctions, pills, powders, pastes, and elixirs. It has a long history and is well-documented in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Gāo Formulas: Essential Guidelines for Use

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Gāo Formulas: Essential Guidelines for Use

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) gāo formulas, also known as gāo jì (膏剂) or gāo zī (膏滋), are a type of internal herbal preparation that provides comprehensive benefits such as nourishment, supplementation, and preventive treatment. They are one of the commonly used forms of Chinese medicine, alongside pills, powders, and elixirs. Gāo formulas are semi-fluid preparations … Read more

The Series of Gāofāng: Nourishing in Autumn and Winter with Gāo!

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The Series of Gāofāng: Nourishing in Autumn and Winter with Gāo!

Source: Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Preventive Health Center, Lin JiweiGuiding Expert: Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Preventive Health Center Wu Haibin Gāofāng Also known as gāozī or gāojì, refers to a semi-fluid preparation made from Chinese medicinal herbs boiled in water, concentrated, and mixed with honey or sugar (or invert sugar). It is a … Read more

Detailed Explanation of Hospital Formulations: Jianpi Yangwei Wan, Matong Ning Wan, and Xuanyun Ning Wan

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Detailed Explanation of Hospital Formulations: Jianpi Yangwei Wan, Matong Ning Wan, and Xuanyun Ning Wan

Xuanyun Ning Wan (Dizziness Relief Pill) Xuanyun Ning Wan is developed based on the comprehensive analysis of the causes and mechanisms of dizziness in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It draws from ancient and classical formulas for treating dizziness, particularly referencing the “Zexie Decoction” from the Han Dynasty’s Jinkui Yaolue and the “Erchen Decoction” from the … Read more

Concentrated Pills: A More Affordable and Convenient Choice for Medication

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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 ‘Big Pills’ and ‘Small Pills’ in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the 'Big Pills' and 'Small Pills' in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Throughout history, many are familiar with medicinal pills, especially those made from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which vary in size and function! In ancient times, there were mud pills personally rolled by Ji Gong, elixirs from Taoist alchemists, and today, we have pills as small as seeds and as large as ping pong balls. Is … Read more

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

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

☞【Tianjin First Affiliated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Smart Outpatient Service Guide】☜ ☞【Mobile Access to Test Reports】☜ ☞【Today’s Public Welfare: Gynecology and Breast Surgery Health Consultation】☜ Author: Formulation Room, Song Jiejin Many friends encounter the issue of choosing between different forms of the same medication when purchasing at a pharmacy. It can be confusing, especially … Read more

A Guide to Using Traditional Chinese Medicine Honey Pills

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A Guide to Using Traditional Chinese Medicine Honey Pills

Click the “blue words” to follow us Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) honey pills refer to spherical or quasi-spherical preparations made from herbal powders or extracts combined with suitable binders or other excipients. Honey pills are primarily made using honey as a binder. As the ancients said: “The nature of pills is that they are solid, … Read more