Traditional Chinese Medicine Lecture “Chinese Medicine Pills” Pills are solid preparations made from finely powdered medicinal materials or extracts combined with suitable binders or excipients, forming spherical or quasi-spherical shapes. They are one of the oldest forms of traditional Chinese patent medicines, classified as the foremost among “pills, powders, pastes, and lozenges.” Ancient texts state, … Read more
Pills, commonly known as wán yào (丸药), are one of the traditional dosage forms of Chinese medicine. Ancient medical practitioners have made many insightful discussions on the application of pills, as recorded in the Shennong Bencao Jing (神农本草经), which states, “Medicinal properties suitable for pills should be suitable for powders…”. Li Dongyuan stated: “Pills are … Read more
This Issue’s Pharmacist Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital (Pharmacy Department) Traditional Chinese Medicine Pharmacist – Liang Qian In the previous video, we detailed the characteristics of powdered Chinese medicine forms, including their advantages, disadvantages, and suitable user groups. In this issue, we will introduce the pill form in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Pills … Read more
Honey Pills Water Pills, Water Honey Pills Concentrated Pills Loading··· Loading··· Loading··· Dosage Form Popularization Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparations Definition from Ancient Texts EXPLANATION OF DOSAGE Pills are one of the main traditional dosage forms in TCM, widely used from ancient times to the present. As stated in the “Shennong Bencao Jing (Shennong’s Classic of … Read more
Pharmacist Ding Ding has previously introduced tablet and capsule forms; today we will explore the commonly used solid dosage forms of powders and granules. 1. Powder Form (Sanji) A powder form refers to a dry powder preparation made by grinding and uniformly mixing raw medicinal substances with suitable excipients, widely used in clinical practice. Powders … Read more
Different Dosage Forms of Medications Usage and Precautions (Part 3) As the autumn wind rises, white clouds fly In the previous two parts, we discussed the usage and precautions of tablets, capsules, and granules. Today, we will discuss the usage and precautions of powders. Powders Refers to a powdered preparation made by uniformly mixing the … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of Chinese culture, having made significant contributions to the health of our people over thousands of years. The dosage form is the manifestation of TCM, representing the final form of the product and closely related to the preparation and administration of TCM. The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner … Read more
Popularizing Medication Education for the Public Pharmacists for Women and Children In Action The doctor prescribed Jinlian Qingre effervescent tablets for a 6-year-old child, and the pharmacist advised that it should be dissolved in water according to the instructions before taking it, and should not be taken directly or held in the mouth. The attentive … Read more
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
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) decoctions are one of the traditional forms of Chinese medicine and are the most commonly used method for treatment. Many patients often overlook the proper methods of taking TCM decoctions, which not only directly affects the efficacy of the medicine but also relates to the patient’s recovery. 1. Timing for Taking … Read more