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Title: The Art of Chinese Medicine Decoction: How to Decoct Chinese Medicine, Let the Charm of Chinese Medicine Be Fully Displayed.
Traditional Chinese medicine, a treasure of Chinese culture, has a long history and a long history. However, in order for Chinese medicine to truly enter thousands of households, it still requires the efforts of each and every one of us.
Today, as an experienced veteran doctor, I would like to share with you some of the exquisiteness of Chinese medicine decoction, so that more people can appreciate the charm of Chinese medicine.
First of all, we need to understand the importance of decoction of Chinese medicine. The efficacy of Chinese medicine is closely related to the method of decoction. Different drugs require different decoction times and methods to ensure that the drug is fully effective. If the decoction is not properly cooked, it will not only affect the efficacy of the medicine, but may even produce *** Therefore, it is very important to master the correct method of decoction of Chinese medicine.
Next, let's take a look at the basic principles of decoction of Chinese medicine. First of all, it is very important to choose the right decoction utensils.
Ceramic utensils such as casseroles and clay pots are the first choice for decoction of Chinese medicine because they are chemically stable and do not easily react with Chinese medicine. In addition, make sure that the utensils are clean so as not to contaminate the medication.
In the process of decocting Chinese medicine, soaking the herbs is also a crucial step. Before decoction, the herbs should be soaked for about 30 minutes to make the herbs fully absorb water and expand. This helps to dissolve the active ingredients and increase the concentration of the solution. At the same time, soaking can also remove dirt and impurities on the surface of the medicinal materials and ensure the purity of the medicinal liquid.
In addition to soaking, heat is also an important factor in decoction of Chinese medicine. Generally speaking, when decocting Chinese medicines, the water should be boiled over high heat first, and then turned to low heat and fried slowly.
The fire can speed up the evaporation of water, so that the active ingredients in the herbs can be quickly dissolved; Slow decoction over low heat helps to fully extract the medicinal ingredients in the herbs and improve the quality of the medicinal liquid.
In the decoction process, the mastery of the amount of water added is also a science. Depending on the nature and use of the drug, we need to add water in moderation. In general, the amount of water added to a pair of Chinese medicines should be controlled to about 2-3 cm above the surface of the drug. This ensures that the herbs are adequately cooked and that the liquid is not overly diluted or concentrated.
In addition, the length of decoction time will also affect the efficacy of Chinese medicine. The decoction time varies depending on the type of drug. Generally speaking, antidotes and heat-clearing drugs should be decocted with fire; Tonic and conditioning medicines need to be simmered slowly. The exact time can be determined by referring to the prescription or consulting a doctor.
Finally, there is also a certain emphasis on the taking of traditional Chinese medicine. Generally speaking, Chinese herbal decoction should be taken before meals to facilitate drug absorption; If taken after meals, it will be affected by food and reduce the effectiveness of the drug. In addition, it is not advisable to drink stimulating drinks such as strong tea and coffee when taking medicine, so as not to have a chemical reaction with the drug and affect the efficacy of the drug. At the same time, it is also necessary to avoid the intake of raw, cold, and greasy foods, so as not to cause adverse effects on the gastrointestinal tract.
To sum up, decoction of Chinese medicine is an art.
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