On May 14, Lu Peng, the deputy chief pharmacist of Zhengzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, appeared on the program “Doctor Says” to discuss “How Much Do You Know About Traditional Chinese Medicine Forms?” 01What is the Form of Traditional Chinese Medicine?? When mentioning Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), one often thinks of decoctions; however, TCM includes … Read more
In the daily operations of a pharmacy, patients often ask the question: which is more effective, “pills” or “decoctions”? First, let us understand these two forms of TCM preparations. Pills (wanji) and decoctions (tangji) are two important forms of traditional Chinese medicine. Pills refer to spherical or quasi-spherical preparations made from finely powdered herbs or … Read more
Medicine Gai Zhou City Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital The culture of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is profound and extensive, and TCM has been continuously improved through the ages. The types of Chinese medicine have also increased, including decoctions, pills, and powders. With the continuous advancement of medical technology, many hospitals now use … Read more
Decoctions are one of the most commonly used forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Since their inception during the Shang Dynasty, decoctions have been used continuously and remain popular today. The preparation of decoctions requires specific attention to the brewing tools, water quality, heat control, and cooking methods. 1 Brewing Tools It is best to … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine DecoctionsPreparation Guidelines Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) decoctions can be tailored according to the characteristics of the illness, allowing for differential treatment and adjustments based on symptoms. They are one of the important traditional forms of TCM. The Ming dynasty physician Li Shizhen pointed out: “Regardless of the quality of the herbs, if … Read more
Traditional Chinese herbal decoctions are one of the main treatment methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). They adapt to TCM’s pattern differentiation and treatment principles, allowing for the comprehensive efficacy and characteristics of various herbal components to be fully utilized. The correct preparation and consumption methods of herbal decoctions are fundamental to ensuring the efficacy … Read more
In recent years, with the growing pursuit of health and natural therapies, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) decoctions have become increasingly popular in both domestic and international markets. TCM decoctions, also known as soup medicines, are liquid medicines obtained by boiling herbal materials in a container of water and removing the dregs, making them one of … Read more