The Ming Dynasty’s “Shen Shi Yao Han” states: “Decoctions (汤, tang) are for major illnesses; powders (散, san) are for acute conditions; pills (丸, wan) are for chronic conditions, treating them gently and gradually.” This indicates that the form of the medicine is crucial for treating diseases. For acute illnesses, decoctions, powders, and granules are … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of Chinese culture, making significant contributions to the health of our people over thousands of years.Dosage forms refer to the physical forms of TCM, which represent the final manifestation of the product and are closely related to the preparation and administration methods of TCM. Different medicinal properties require … Read more
Pills (wan) are spherical or quasi-spherical solid preparations made from raw medicinal materials combined with suitable excipients. They are one of the traditional dosage forms in Chinese medicine, first documented in the pre-Qin text “Fifty-Two Disease Formulas.” Even today, despite the significant advancements in modern pharmaceutical industry, Chinese medicine pills remain one of the most … Read more
Section 1: Solid Dosage Forms Learning Objectives: 1. Classification, characteristics, and general quality requirements of solid dosage forms 2. Powders and granules 3. Tablets 4. Capsules 》 Classification, characteristics, and quality requirements 》 Clinical applications and precautions 》 Analysis of typical prescriptions Pharmaceutics – What to Expect? 1. Overview of Solid Dosage Forms 1. Classification … Read more