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As one of the core links of traditional Chinese medicine, the importance of decoction of Chinese medicine is self-evident. However, many people's understanding of decoction of Chinese medicine is limited to "boiling", in fact, decoction of Chinese medicine is also a science, focusing on skills and details. Today, let me unveil the mystery of decoction of Chinese medicine for you, and show you how to correctly decoction of an effective and safe bowl of Chinese medicine decoction.
First of all, we need to make it clear that the purpose of decoction of Chinese medicine is to fully release the active ingredients in the herbs so that they can be easily absorbed by the human body. Therefore, the process of decoction must ensure the biological activity of the herb while removing ineffective ingredients and impurities. Next, let's take a step-by-step look at the detailed steps of decocting Chinese medicine.
Step 1: Prepare the herbs. Before decocting the herb, the herbs should first be cleaned to remove dust and impurities from the surface. For some special medicinal materials, such as fruits, seeds, etc., it is also necessary to soak them to soften the medicinal materials and facilitate decoction.
Step 2: Soak the herbs. Put the cleaned herbs into a decoction pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and soak for 30 minutes to 1 hour. During the soaking process, the water can be appropriately replaced to remove the bitterness and impurities in the herbs.
Step 3: Decoction of herbs. Bring the soaked herbs to a boil along with the water, then turn to low heat and cook for 30 minutes to 1 hour. During the decoction process, it is necessary to stir from time to time to ensure that the herbs are fully heated and the active ingredients are released.
Step 4: Filter the solution. After the decoction is completed, the liquid medicine is filtered out with a fine sieve or gauze to separate the residue. Note that the residue should not be discarded at will, and can be decocted twice to fully extract the active ingredients.
Step 5: Take the solution. The filtered liquid is divided into two doses in the morning and evening. When taken, it can be taken warm, or you can add an appropriate amount of honey or juice according to your personal taste to improve the taste.
Step 6: Save the solution. The remaining liquid medicine should be stored in the refrigerator to avoid bacterial growth. It should be noted that the decoction of Chinese medicine should not be stored for a long time, and it is recommended to take it within a week after the decoction.
In the process of decocting Chinese medicine, there are some precautions that we need to follow:
1.Decoction of medicinal water. It is better to use pure water for decoction of medicinal water, and avoid the use of chlorine and other chemicals in tap water that may react with the active ingredients in the medicinal herbs and affect the efficacy of the medicine.
2.Decoction utensils. It is recommended to use a casserole, ceramic pot or stainless steel pot to decoction the medicine, and avoid using metal utensils such as iron pots and aluminum pots to avoid destroying the active ingredients in the herbs.
3.Heat control. When decocting the medicine, the fire should not be too large, so as not to destroy the active ingredients in the herbs. Generally, it is boiled over high heat first, and then turned to low heat and fried slowly.
4.Decoction time. The decoction time of different herbs varies, but generally herbal herbs need to be decocted for 30 minutes to 1 hour, while woody herbs need to be decocted for 1 hour to 2 hours. The specific time should be adjusted according to the doctor's instructions and the characteristics of the herbs.
5.Number of decoctions. Generally, the decoction of medicinal materials can be done 1-2 times, and some medicinal materials can be decocted twice according to the doctor's instructions.
6.Duration of use. The time of taking the decoction of traditional Chinese medicine is generally once in the morning and once in the evening, and the specific time should be adjusted according to the doctor's instructions.
Through the above steps, we can see that decoction of Chinese medicine is not a simple "boiling", but a complex process involving the preparation, soaking, decoction, filtration, and taking of medicinal materials. Only by mastering the correct decoction method can we ensure that the medicinal effect of the Chinese medicine decoction can be fully utilized.
Finally, I hope that everyone can pay attention to the correct method of decoction of Chinese medicine, so that the ancient knowledge of Chinese medicine can shine with new brilliance in modern society. Let us work together to inherit and carry forward the culture of traditional Chinese medicine and make greater contributions to the cause of human health.
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