Mr. Yang, 78 years old, has suffered from hypertension for over 20 years. He usually has a weak constitution, experiences shortness of breath and fatigue, and has a pale complexion. In winter, he is particularly sensitive to cold, with cold extremities. Two years ago, he underwent coronary artery stenting due to stenosis and blockage. After … Read more
This year’s cold weather has arrived earlier than in previous years. The Double Ninth Festival has passed, and the beginning of winter is not far off; winter is gradually approaching. This is the perfect time to nourish the body. How to nourish the body? There are many methods, but the correct approaches are few. Nourishing … Read more
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paste (gāo fāng)—has gradually entered the public’s life, being understood and accepted, thus changing people’s outdated views on TCM.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
What is Gao Fang? Gao Fang, also known as medicinal paste, is named after its form and is a high-grade tonic enjoyed by the ancient royal families. It is one of the eight forms of traditional Chinese medicine, which include pills, powders, pastes, elixirs, wines, tinctures, soups, and tablets. Gao Fang, also referred to as … 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
This Issue’s Pharmacist Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Pharmacy Department) Traditional Chinese Medicine Pharmacist – Liang Qian In the previous issue, we detailed the types of medicinal pills, including their advantages, disadvantages, and suitable populations. Today, we will introduce the last type of TCM dosage form – medicinal pastes. Medicinal pastes … Read more
A few days ago, when discussing the treatment of patients with fatty liver using medicinal pastes, a term was mentioned: Qing Gao (Clear Paste). Many patients are quite interested in this type of paste, so today let’s learn more about it. The medicinal paste, also known as Gao Ji (paste preparation), is a form of … Read more
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a variety of forms, with over 40 types recorded in the Ming Dynasty’s Compendium of Materia Medica. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, many new forms have been developed, such as tablets, granules, and injections. Here, we will explore the diverse forms of TCM: 1. Decoctions (汤剂) … Read more
When it comes to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) adjustments, most people first think of “decoctions”. Indeed, TCM decoctions are the most common method for treatment and adjustment, but with the progress and development of society, medicinal pastes (gāo fāng) have gradually become well-known. As the saying goes, “Taking medicinal pastes in winter ensures a smooth … Read more