The Treasure of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions: Scientific Preparation to Preserve Efficacy

The Treasure of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions: Scientific Preparation to Preserve Efficacy

Traditional Chinese Medicine DecoctionsPreparation Guidelines Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) decoctions can be tailored according to the characteristics of the illness, allowing for differential treatment and adjustments based on symptoms. They are one of the important traditional forms of TCM. The Ming dynasty physician Li Shizhen pointed out: “Regardless of the quality of the herbs, if … Read more

The Ancient Meaning of ‘Traditional Chinese Medicine’

The Ancient Meaning of 'Traditional Chinese Medicine'

The term “Traditional Chinese Medicine” (zhōng yī) originated in the Han Dynasty and is commonly found in two contexts: one is in ancient literature, especially medical texts; the other is as a phrase in proverbs, such as “If you have an illness and do not treat it, you will often receive Traditional Chinese Medicine” and … Read more