Taking medication should also take into account the dynamics of the human body and the characteristics of the drug's action, choosing the most appropriate time to fully exert its efficacy.
The physiological activities and pathological changes of the human body's organs and blood are constantly in a dynamic state, so taking medication should also consider the dynamics of the human body and the characteristics of the drug's action, selecting the most appropriate time to fully exert the medicinal properties and speed up the recovery from diseases.
Take liver disease as an example. It is believed that the best time to take medication for liver disease is before sleep or immediately after taking the medication, and it is advisable to remain still. This is because "when a person is lying down, blood returns to the liver", and the effective ingredients of the medication are absorbed into the blood, flowing into the liver. The greater the blood flow in the liver, the higher the effective concentration of the medication in the liver, and the better the therapeutic effect.
In addition, for stone-expelling medications, based on modern medical research, their action mainly lies in relaxing and dilating the smooth muscles in the ducts where the stones are located, increasing the diameter of the ducts, facilitating the downward movement and elimination of the stones. Therefore, it is recommended to take these medications during the day and be less sedentary after taking the medication. This is because being more active during the day helps to propel the medication and drinking plenty of water during the day can assist in expelling the stones.
Aside from these, when it comes to the timing of medication, we should also pay attention to the following points:
1. For diseases in the upper part of the body (heart, lungs), if we want the medication to stay in the body for a longer period of time, it is advisable to take it after meals.
2. For diseases in the lower part of the body (bladder, intestines), if we want the medication to quickly reach the affected area, it is advisable to take it before meals.
3. Medications for clearing heat and detoxification, promoting bowel movement, and nourishing the body are best taken on an empty stomach (1 hour before breakfast or 1 hour after dinner). This is because an empty stomach is more conducive to absorption.
4. Special medications require special administration. For example, digestive aids should be taken with a small amount of food before taking the medication to enhance its efficacy. Anthelmintic medications should be taken on an empty stomach in the morning, and some sugar water can be consumed before taking the medication to enhance its efficacy. Laxatives should be stopped immediately after defecation. Sedatives, tonics, and anti-aging medications are best taken before sleep. Sleep aids should be taken 2 hours before sleep.
