Gaoji

Gaoji: The Art of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Paste

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Gaoji: The Art of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Paste

Gaoji, also known as medicinal paste, is named after its form and is one of the eight types of medicinal preparations in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which include pills, powders, pastes, elixirs, wines, tinctures, soups, and tablets. The medicinal paste can be applied externally or taken internally. Externally applied pastes are commonly used in TCM … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine “Gaoji” (Pastes)

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Traditional Chinese Medicine "Gaoji" (Pastes)

“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