【Name】 Shú Dì Huáng (Rehmannia Glutinosa) 【Source】 From “Bencao Tujing”. “Bencao Tujing”: Dì Huáng, harvested in February and August, the roots are steamed for three to two days until soft, then dried in the sun, known as Shú Dì Huáng; the one dried in the shade is known as Shēng Dì Huáng. 【Pinyin】 Shú Dì … Read more
Click the “blue text” above to see the little starsTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) TCM is often perceived in a certain way. However, many people may not know that modern TCM can be prepared in various forms, with pills being one of them.Pills Release and dissolve the medication slowly, prolonging efficacy, reducing toxicity and irritation, and … Read more
Da Mi Wan (大蜜丸) is one of the commonly used traditional pill forms in TCM. The term “honey pill” refers to pills made from finely powdered medicinal herbs combined with honey as a binding agent. Pills weighing 0.5g or more are called Da Mi Wan, while those weighing less than 0.5g are referred to as … Read more
Pills (10 grams is approximately one small bottle cap): The pills made in medical institutions are water honey pills, approximately 0.1 grams per pill. The preparation of pills involves grinding the prescribed medicinal materials into powder or concentrating them into a paste before forming them into pills.Ask a TCM Expert. Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more
Pills are one of the main dosage forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). They can be classified into different types based on the excipients used: water pills, honey pills, water-honey pills, paste pills, and wax pills. The main preparation methods are the plastic method and the pan method. 1. Plastic Method The plastic method involves … 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
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