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Considerations for Selecting Medicinal Herbs: Properties, Effects, and Precautions
Considerations for Selecting Medicinal Herbs: Properties, Effects, and Precautions

With the popularization of the concept of "food as medicine," medicinal diets have gradually entered our lives. There are many herbs that can be used in medicinal diets, but do you know the considera

February 5, 2024
Xianhecao: A Traditional Chinese Medicine for Stopping Bleeding and Detoxification
Xianhecao: A Traditional Chinese Medicine for Stopping Bleeding and Detoxification

Xianhecao, a traditional Chinese medicine, has a bitter and astringent taste. It is flat in nature and has the functions of tonifying deficiency, stopping bleeding, resolving accumulation, stoppi

February 4, 2024
The Pros and Cons of Decoction by Pharmacy vs. Decoction by Oneself
The Pros and Cons of Decoction by Pharmacy vs. Decoction by Oneself

  [Decoction by Pharmacy vs. Decoction by Oneself]      Decoction by pharmacy preserves the efficacy of volatile components      Hospitals use automatic decoction machines for decoction, wh

February 3, 2024
The Art of Decoction: Unraveling the Specialized Terms in Traditional Chinese Medicine
The Art of Decoction: Unraveling the Specialized Terms in Traditional Chinese Medicine

For us, decocting traditional Chinese medicine is a profound art. Decoction method refers to the process of boiling the medicinal herbs in water to extract the essence. In traditional Chinese medici

February 2, 2024
Important Tips for Brewing Traditional Chinese Medicine in Summer
Important Tips for Brewing Traditional Chinese Medicine in Summer

Many patients with chronic diseases drink traditional Chinese medicine to regulate their bodies. Here, I want to remind everyone that there are many details to pay attention to when brewing herbal m

January 31, 2024
Do we need to wash Chinese herbs before decocting them?
Do we need to wash Chinese herbs before decocting them?

  In our daily life, we often use traditional Chinese medicine because it has fewer side effects and can effectively regulate our body. However, some people have a question: "Do we need to wash the

January 31, 2024
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing Traditional Chinese Medicine
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing Traditional Chinese Medicine

  【6 Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing Traditional Chinese Medicine】      Don't Wash the Herbs Before Boiling      It is not advisable to rinse the herbs with water before boiling,

January 31, 2024
【The Importance of Proper Decoction Techniques in Traditional Chinese Medicine】
【The Importance of Proper Decoction Techniques in Traditional Chinese Medicine】

【Misconception about Decoction: Do Not Soak the Herbs in Boiling Water Before Decoction】      In order to enhance the efficacy of herbal decoction, the decoction method of traditional Chinese m

January 30, 2024
Tips for Boiling Chinese Herbal Soup: Before, During, and After
Tips for Boiling Chinese Herbal Soup: Before, During, and After

Before boiling:      ●Cleaning: Generally, there is no need to clean before boiling. If there is any dirt or sediment in the herbs, you can quickly rinse them with water, but avoid soaking to p

January 25, 2024
Tips for Boiling Children's Herbal Soups: Dos and Don'ts
Tips for Boiling Children's Herbal Soups: Dos and Don'ts

Boiling children's herbal soups requires some herbs to be boiled first, then added to the pot, wrapped in cloth, or brewed before consumption. Parents should consult with a pharmacist or physician

January 22, 2024