Click the blue text above to follow us Medicinal pastes, also known as gāo zī jì (膏滋剂), are one of the eight forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) preparations, which include pills, powders, pastes, elixirs, wines, tinctures, soups, and tablets. They can be used externally or taken internally. Internal medicinal pastes are made by concentrating … Read more
When it comes to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), most people’s perception is of the strong and difficult-to-swallow herbal decoctions. In recent years, a type of TCM formula—medicinal paste (gāo fāng)—has gradually entered the public’s life, being understood and accepted, thus changing people’s outdated views on TCM. The widespread acclaim for medicinal pastes is due to … Read more
Medicinal pastes, which flourished during the Han and Tang dynasties, originated from the imperial court. Also known as gāo jì (膏剂), gāo zī (膏滋), they are precious traditional Chinese medicine preparations that integrate nourishment, prevention, regulation, and disease elimination. Ancient medical texts, including the Huangdi Neijing (黄帝内经) and Jinkui Yaolue (金匮要略), document their use. Due … Read more
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
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
Dr. Guo Shikui, a veteran TCM practitioner, has accumulated extensive experience in the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease. He specializes in using methods such as invigorating blood circulation, resolving blood stasis, warming and promoting circulation, and tonifying Qi to treat angina pectoris and myocardial infarction. For moderate to severe angina pectoris, in addition … Read more
▲ Click the “Little Island Formula” above to follow health and wellness Dr. Guo Shikui, an experienced TCM practitioner, has accumulated extensive knowledge in the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease. He specializes in using methods such as invigorating blood circulation, resolving blood stasis, and warming the channels to treat angina pectoris and myocardial … Read more
Author: Zeng Anna, Chief Pharmacist, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Editor: Luo Wei, Pharmacist, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction Powder A cost-effective and labor-saving dosage form of traditional Chinese medicine You may have heard of dosage forms such as tinctures, pills, pastes, powders, and decoctions, but does … Read more
12. Constipation 1. San Ren Tang (Three Nut Decoction): Song Zi Ren (Pine Nut) 25g, Huo Ma Ren (Hemp Seed) 20g, Gua Lou Ren (Trichosanthes Fruit) 25g. Decoction in water, take 1 dose daily. Effect: Moistens the intestines and relieves constipation. Indication: Constipation due to Yin deficiency and dryness of the intestines. 2. Pi Pa … Read more
Issue 12—The Legacy of Chinese Herbal Decoctions (with audio) This issue delves into traditional culture, bringing you insights into Chinese herbal decoctions and the historical figure Yi Yin. The forms of Chinese herbal formulas have been recorded since the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), including decoctions, pills, powders, pastes, wines, and elixirs, among others, … Read more