Understanding Water Pills in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Water Pills in Traditional Chinese Medicine

What are Water Pills? Water pills refer to pills made by finely grinding herbal pieces and using water or other solvents such as yellow wine, vinegar, diluted medicinal juice, sugar solution, or a water solution containing less than 5% honey as a binding agent. They are one of the traditional forms of Chinese medicine. In … Read more

How to Make Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills: A Step-by-Step Guide to Honey Pills and Water Pills

How to Make Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills: A Step-by-Step Guide to Honey Pills and Water Pills

Honey pills are one of the most widely used forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) besides decoctions. However, nowadays, whether in cities or rural areas, there are fewer and fewer TCM shops capable of making honey pills, and even when available, the production costs are quite high, which is indeed regrettable. In fact, the method … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques | Handcrafted Water Pills

Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques | Handcrafted Water Pills

Transmission of Traditional Chinese Medicine Handcrafted Water Pills Traditional Craftsmanship Pills include honey pills, water pills, water-honey pills, concentrated pills, etc. Today, we will focus on the handcrafted water pills. Water pills are made from medicinal powder and water, processed through a special technique. They have the advantages of convenient consumption and precise efficacy. With … Read more