In order to maximize the effectiveness of Chinese medicine, it is necessary not only to master the method of decoction of Chinese medicine, but also to understand some of the tips.
1.When choosing a container for decoction of Chinese medicine, in the choice of container, be sure to use a clay pot. This is because:
1. The pot can avoid the chemical reaction between the drug and the metal during the decoction process. The casserole pan transfers heat slowly, so it will not cause the drug to sink into the inner wall of the pan during the slow frying process. 
Second, the use of clay pot decoction of Chinese medicine can better retain the medicinal properties of Chinese medicine, so that it can exert its maximum medicinal effect. 2.Too much or too little of the standard amount of water added will directly affect the efficacy of the decoction drug. In general, the amount of water should be 2 3 cm higher than the surface of the medicine during decoction. In addition, in order to make the active ingredients of the drug easier to dissolve, it is necessary to soak the drug in cold water for 30 minutes before decoction. This can facilitate the better dissolution of the active ingredients in the drug during the decoction process. 
3.The size of the heat is very importantGenerally speaking, when decocting Chinese medicine, it is necessary to first use cold water, then boil it over high heat, and finally decoction it slowly over low heat. Some tonics even have to be cooked over low heat for several hours. This is to better decoction the active components of the drug. 
4.The decoction time is well controlledNormally, each pair of Chinese medicine has to be decocted twice, which is called the first decoction and the second decoction. In addition, there is also the saying of frying first and then serving. Now let's find out the specific time of the decoction:
Ordinary medicine: After the first decoction is boiled, it is filtered out for another 30 minutes, and the second decoction is boiled and then fried for 15 minutes.
Tonic medicine: The first decoction is boiled for another 60 minutes, and the second decoction is boiled for another 30 minutes.
Antidote: 10 minutes after the first decoction is boiled, and another 5 minutes after the second decoction is boiled.
5.Special treatment should pay attention to the fact that when decocting traditional Chinese medicine, there are also some special treatment methods, such as decoction first, then decoction, wrapping decoction, etc. These methods are all aimed at giving full play to the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine.
1) First decoction: For some hard and insoluble Chinese herbal medicines, it is necessary to decoction for a period of time, and then decoction with other medicines after they soften. For example, turtle plates, turtle shells, etc., need to be fried for about 30 minutes.
2) After: For some drugs with aromatic smell and volatile components, they need to be added immediately after the drug is boiled, such as peppermint, nepeta, etc.
3) Wrapping decoction: For some drugs with more hairs and easy to irritate the throat, they need to be wrapped in gauze and decocted with other drugs, such as spiral flowers, loquat leaves, etc.
In short, decoction of Chinese medicine requires mastery of certain skills and methods in order to maximize the efficacy of the medicine. In addition to the points mentioned above, it is also necessary to pay attention to the storage of medicines, the choice of decoction utensils, etc. Only by constantly exploring and summarizing experience in practice can we better grasp the know-how of decoction of traditional Chinese medicine.