Is it better to drink Chinese medicine three times a day or twice a day

There is no special limitation on the number of times a Chinese medicine can be taken per day, two or three times is fine. Generally speaking, one dose of Chinese medicine soup can be taken twice a day, and the interval between two doses should be controlled at 4~6 hours. If it is a strong decoction, it is also possible to take one dose per day, divided into three times. Clinical use of the drug needs to be increased or decreased according to the urgency of the patient’s condition, for example, acute febrile illness can be 2 doses a day, in order to increase the dosage of medicine to control the condition. As for the time of taking the medicine, generally speaking, it is better to take the medicine after meal when the disease is above the chest diaphragm, such as headache, vertigo, etc., and it is better to take the medicine before meal when the disease is below the chest diaphragm, such as fatty liver, gastritis, etc., which is more conducive to the absorption of the medicine at this time. Consult your doctor for specific advice on how to take the medicine.