Chinese medicines are recommended to be decocted in casserole pots, ceramic pots, glass pots and stainless steel pots. These pots mentioned above are relatively stable in nature and will not have adverse chemical reactions with the medicines, so they can be used for decocting Chinese medicines. For iron pots, copper pots and other pots with unstable properties, it is not recommended to use, it is easy to have chemical reactions with drugs. The apparatus for decocting Chinese medicine and the time of decoction will affect the therapeutic effect of the medicine. It is recommended to choose the pots recommended above for decocting Chinese medicines because of the even heat conduction, gentle heat, and not easy to undergo chemical changes. It is better to choose casserole or clay pot to decoct, which can ensure the efficacy of Chinese medicine. Patients who are not feeling well are advised to consult a doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions.