The methods of decoction of traditional Chinese medicine include first decoction, back down, molten, etc., which are applicable to different traditional Chinese medicines. For example, poisonous medicines such as aconite should be decocted first, and mint, patchouli, etc. should be decocted later, and the maximum efficacy of the medicine can be achieved only when it is boiled in accordance with the prescribed methods of traditional Chinese medicines.
1. First decoction: the first decoction is to increase the solubility of the drug, reduce the toxicity of the drug, and give full play to the therapeutic effect. Such as gypsum, cold water stone and other traditional Chinese medicine belongs to the ore class of drugs, due to the hard texture, the active ingredients are not easy to decoct, must be fried first. Poisonous drugs such as aconite, epiphyllum, etc. to be the first decoction, long decoction can achieve the purpose of toxicity reduction or de-toxicity.
2. After the next: is to reduce the loss of volatile oil, the active ingredients from decomposition and destruction. Such as mint, patchouli, wood, etc. should be after the next.
3. melting: such as some gelatinous traditional Chinese medicine, if mixed decoction, will lead to the viscosity of the liquid, the dissolution of the active ingredients is limited, the efficacy of the drug is affected. Such as Colla Corii Asini, antler gum and other traditional Chinese medicines, it is appropriate to add the right amount of boiling water to dissolve, punch into the soup to take.
If patients choose to decoct their own Chinese medicine, they should consult a professional physician for the correct decoction method, so as not to affect the efficacy of Chinese medicine.