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Choosing Among Various Forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Decoctions, Pastes, Powders, and Pills

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Choosing Among Various Forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Decoctions, Pastes, Powders, and Pills

Many patients visit hospitals, and when doctors ask them what form of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) they need, patients often have little understanding of the different forms, leading to many questions. The processing of raw medicinal materials into forms suitable for medical or preventive applications is referred to as dosage forms. Currently, commonly used TCM … Read more

Differences Between Decoctions, Pills, and Pastes in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Differences Between Decoctions, Pills, and Pastes in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Customers have often reported that the prescriptions for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are difficult to drink and hard to swallow, leading them to inquire about the availability of pills and pastes for easier consumption. Today, we will discuss the common forms of TCM preparations.Decoctions (汤剂)Decoctions are liquid preparations made by soaking and boiling herbal pieces … Read more