Historical records indicate that the cultivation of Rehmannia has a history of nearly three thousand years. In the Compendium of Materia Medica, Rehmannia is described as follows: “The Rehmannia from Jiangsu and Zhejiang receives the Yang energy of the south; although its quality is smooth and shiny, its potency is weak; while that from Huaiqing … Read more
Rehmannia glutinosa (Shu Di Huang) is a crucial herb for nourishing blood, enriching yin, benefiting essence, and filling marrow. It is used for conditions such as blood deficiency, palpitations, irregular menstruation, excessive bleeding, liver and kidney yin deficiency, soreness in the lower back and knees, bone steaming heat, night sweats, premature ejaculation, internal heat leading … Read more
Introduction As stated in the “Compendium of Materia Medica”: “When taking decoctions, even if the herbs are of high quality and prepared correctly, if the decoction process is careless, with improper water and fire control, the medicine will be ineffective.” Therefore, the efficacy of Chinese medicine is not only related to the herbs themselves but … Read more
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) decoctions are one of the earliest and most ancient forms of medicinal preparations in China. They are still widely used in clinical practice today. TCM decoctions are characterized by their flexible formulation, which meets the needs of TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment; they are also easy to prepare, using water as … Read more
Click The text above Follow us~ Before decocting the herbs, clean the pot and all utensils thoroughly. Handle herbs that require special treatment separately, such as “pre-decocting”, “post-addition”, “bag decoction”, “separate decoction”, “melting”, and “infusion”. (1) Soaking before decoction: ① Time ≥ 30 minutes; ② Water temperature ≤ 60℃; ③ Water volume: 2-5 cm above … Read more
Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an important component of TCM treatment, but some patients are not very familiar with the preparation of Chinese herbal decoctions. Today, let’s take a look at some precautions regarding the decoction of Chinese herbs. What type of container is needed for decocting Chinese herbs? 01 … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) decoctions refer to liquid preparations obtained by boiling Chinese medicinal herbs in water to extract their active components. They are one of the traditional forms of TCM and are central to TCM treatment of diseases. The term “tang” (汤) means to wash away, indicating that decoctions are quickly absorbed, easily exert … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions refer to liquid preparations made by boiling Chinese herbal pieces in water to extract their active components. This is one of the most commonly used forms in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Decoctions are characterized by rapid absorption, effective therapeutic action, and flexibility in adjusting the composition, allowing them to comprehensively and … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) decoctions are one of the traditional forms of TCM and are the most commonly used method for TCM treatment. The Compendium of Materia Medica states: “When taking decoctions, even if the herbs are specialized and properly processed, if the decoction is made carelessly, with improper water and fire, and the timing … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow for more exciting content 1. General Preparation Methods for Decoctions 1. Process: Soaking → Boiling → Filtering → Consuming 2. Cooking Utensils: It is advisable to use a clay pot, ceramic products, or stainless steel pots; avoid using iron pots or other metal products for boiling. 3. Soaking … Read more