Author: Pingyuan The plasters we commonly refer to are a type of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) dosage form, classified as hard plasters within the category of ointments. They are made by dissolving or mixing medicinal substances in an appropriate matrix, which is then spread onto a backing material for topical application, resembling a solid external … Read more
Discussing the production process of medicinal plasters, which is a unique and effective treatment method developed over thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to combat diseases. The plaster therapy has a long history and significant efficacy. Many diseases enter the body from the outside, and TCM has external treatments to address this, hence … Read more
Medicinal plasters are a type of external ointment (including ointments, plasters, and adhesive bandages) that historically belonged to the category of “thin applications.” They are made from edible vegetable oils and lead powder or yellow lead, which are processed at high temperatures to create a hard lead ointment base, containing medicinal or herbal extracts. As … Read more
“Gaoji” includes ointments, plasters, and medicinal pastes (commonly known as “Gaozi medicine”). Gaoji is one of the traditional forms of Chinese medicine, known for its nourishing properties, hence also called Gaozi. In ancient times, it was referred to as thin patches, made by boiling medicinal herbs with plant or animal oils into a gel-like substance, … Read more
Introduction Plasters are one of the five major forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) preparations—pills, powders, plasters, pastes, and decoctions. Historical medical texts from the Warring States and Qin-Han periods, such as the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), Shennong Bencao Jing (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica), and Nanjing (Classic of Difficult Issues), all contain … Read more
Guiding Expert/ Deputy Chief Pharmacist Su Zhiqiang, Pharmacy Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Baiyun Hospital Article by/ Yang Yiqiong, Chief Chinese Medicine Pharmacist, Pharmacy Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Baiyun Hospital In daily life, plasters are one of the most common items in … Read more
A Brief Discussion on the Craft of Medicinal Plaster Production The external treatment methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) include a unique and effective set of therapeutic techniques developed over thousands of years in the fight against diseases. The plaster therapy has a long history and significant efficacy. Since many diseases enter from the outside, … Read more