Decocting Chinese medicine with a medicine pot is usually done twice, the first time boiling over high heat and then cooking over mild heat for 30 minutes is sufficient, and the second time, boiling over high heat and then decocting for about 15 to 20 minutes. However, the requirements for decoction are different for different prescriptions, so consult your physician before decoction. The common methods of decocting Chinese medicine are: before decocting, soak the medicine for 20~30 minutes, but it is not advisable to soak it for too long, as it will easily destroy the efficacy of the medicine. Some special drugs have special decoction methods, such as hard texture of minerals, shells should be broken first decoction; toxic drugs can be decocted first, decoction to reduce toxicity; aromatic, volatile drugs such as peppermint, sand nuts, etc. can be put after; some easy to make the medicine cloudy, easy to stick to the pot, the throat irritation of the drug should be wrapped in gauze before decoction; some valuable drugs such as ginseng can be stewed in another and then added to the medicinal broth. The above methods are for reference only. The quality of Chinese herbal medicines may vary from hospital to hospital and prescription to prescription, please consult your physician for details.