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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

Understanding the Correct Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills

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Understanding the Correct Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills

Pills refer to spherical preparations made from finely powdered medicinal materials or extracts combined with suitable binders. Pills are one of the main traditional forms of Chinese patent medicine, classified as the foremost among “pills, powders, pastes, and elixirs.” Pills can be divided into seven categories: water pills, honey pills, water-honey pills, paste pills, wax … Read more

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills

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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

Bitter Medicine is Not Always Necessary! How are Customized Chinese Herbal Pills Made?

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Bitter Medicine is Not Always Necessary! How are Customized Chinese Herbal Pills Made?

“Carrying traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) bags is too inconvenient; they can break in the suitcase and wet important documents…”“Traditional Chinese medicine is too bitter; I’m afraid that eating sugar will affect the efficacy of the medicine, it’s really…”“I want to use TCM to regulate my body, but just thinking about the taste… I’m scared.”Nowadays, more … Read more

A Comprehensive Guide to Water Pills and Honey Pills in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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A Comprehensive Guide to Water Pills and Honey Pills in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pills, referred to as wan ji (丸剂), are spherical preparations made from finely powdered Chinese herbs or herbal extracts combined with suitable binders or excipients. After ingestion, these pills dissolve slowly in the gastrointestinal tract, gradually releasing their medicinal effects for a prolonged duration. They can also delay the absorption of toxic, narcotic, or irritating … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills: The Choice for Chronic Diseases and Long-term Medication

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills: The Choice for Chronic Diseases and Long-term Medication

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of Chinese culture, making significant contributions to the health of our people over thousands of years.Dosage forms refer to the physical forms of TCM, which represent the final manifestation of the product and are closely related to the preparation and administration methods of TCM. Different medicinal properties require … Read more

External Application of Chang Wei San for Diarrhea Treatment

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External Application of Chang Wei San for Diarrhea Treatment

Diarrhea is one of the common diseases in children. Chang Wei San is a commonly used medicine for treating diarrhea, especially in children. Patients or parents often inquire about how to use Chang Wei San at the medication consultation window. Upon hearing this medication name, you might think it is an oral powder. In fact, … Read more

Essential Knowledge of Chinese Medicine: The Reason Behind the Use of Poisonous Powders in Martial Arts Novels…

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Essential Knowledge of Chinese Medicine: The Reason Behind the Use of Poisonous Powders in Martial Arts Novels...

In previous articles, it was mentioned that authors of martial arts novels particularly enjoy using powders, and the reason for this can be discussed from the characteristics of powders. Powders are the most dispersed form among solid dosage forms, with small particle sizes and large specific surface areas. The phrase “散者散也，去急病用之” (The dispersive nature of … Read more