Introduction Medicinal pastes are an ancient dosage form in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). With the development of history, the uses of medicinal pastes have gradually expanded, being used not only for external ailments but also for internal conditions; the production processes have also changed, especially for external pastes, which are now more convenient to use … Read more
Forms of Herbal Formulas Herbal formulas come in various forms, each with different properties and effects. Common forms include pills (wan), powders (san), pastes (gao), dan (dan), tinctures (jiu), and decoctions (tang). 1. Pills (Wan): Pills, commonly referred to as wan or medicinal pills. These are round forms made by grinding herbs into fine powder … Read more
Overview Types of Medicinal Preparations The type of preparation refers to the specific form of the medicinal formulation that is processed based on the composition of the formula, the needs of the condition, and the different properties of the herbs. The history of medicinal preparations is long, with the earliest records in the 13 formulas … Read more