When is the Chinese medicine administered?

When is the Chinese medicine administered?

In the process of decoction of traditional Chinese medicine, "Houxia" is a common method of decoction, which is mainly used to deal with some medicines that are highly volatile or are prone to failure after long-term decoction. This article will introduce in detail the application, operation methods and precautions of "Houxia", and attach the hot topic data of the entire network in the past 10 days for reference.

1. What is "houxia"

"Houtxia" refers to the decoction method in which certain drugs should not be decooked at the same time as other drugs during the decoction of traditional Chinese medicine. Other drugs need to be decoctioned for a period of time before being added. This method can retain the active ingredients of the drug and avoid the loss of efficacy caused by long-term decoction.

2. How to operate "Back Down"

1. First soak other medicinal materials according to conventional methods for 30-60 minutes

2. Start boiling the main ingredient, usually boil it and then turn to low heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.

3. Add the "Houxia" medicine 5-15 minutes before the end of cooking

4. Continue to cook for the specified time and then turn off the heat.

3. Precautions

1. Strictly control the time of administration. Applying too early or too late will affect the efficacy of the medicine.

2. Do not chop the medicine too finely to prevent the active ingredients from evaporating too quickly.

3. It is best to use a casserole or stainless steel pot for decoction. Avoid using iron pots.

4. Do not open the lid frequently during the decoction process to avoid loss of volatile components.

4. Reference for hot topics on the entire network in the past 10 days

5. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do all drugs containing volatile ingredients need to be taken later?

A: It is not absolute. It needs to be determined according to the specific nature of the drug and prescription requirements. Although some drugs contain volatile ingredients, their stability is improved after processing and can be dispensed with.

Q: Do I need to soak the medicine in advance before injecting it?

A: Generally not required. The texture of Houxia medicine is usually light or thin, and the decoction time is short. Soaking it in advance may lead to the loss of active ingredients.

Q: How to judge whether the medicine is cooked properly?

A: It can be judged by observing the changes in drug form and smell. Such as when the mint leaves are stretched and the aroma is strong.

6. Expert advice

1. Follow the doctor’s instructions: Different prescriptions may have different requirements for the following medications, so you should strictly follow the doctor’s instructions.

2. Record time: It is recommended to use a timer to accurately control the cooking time

3. Observe the efficacy of the medicine: Pay attention to the physical reaction after taking it, and communicate with the doctor in time for adjustments.

Through the above content, I believe everyone has a deeper understanding of the decoction method of "Houxia", a traditional Chinese medicine. Correctly mastering the "back down" technique can give full play to the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine and achieve better therapeutic effects.