Essential Knowledge of Chinese Medicine: Powder Formulations (Part 1)

Essential Knowledge of Chinese Medicine: Powder Formulations (Part 1)

There is a type of medicinal formulation that seems rarely used in daily life, yet authors of martial arts novels seem to have a fondness for it, often depicting it as a notorious poison in the martial world. For instance, the Shixiang Ruojin San from Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre, a poison given to … Read more

The Remarkable Efficacy of Powdered Medicinal Formulations for Internal and External Conditions

The Remarkable Efficacy of Powdered Medicinal Formulations for Internal and External Conditions

Author: Wang Ling, Pharmacy Department, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Powdered formulations, also known as sanji (散剂) or powders, are one of the niche varieties of clinical medications. They can be further processed into pastes, gels, suspensions, and other forms. Historically, they were widely used, … Read more