There is no such thing as drinking Chinese medicine on an empty stomach is a taboo, generally speaking, no significant stimulation of the stomach and intestines of Chinese medicine can be taken on an empty stomach before meals, but also conducive to the absorption of drugs. Whether the Chinese medicine can be drunk on an empty stomach, mainly with the type of drugs taken, for the need to be taken on an empty stomach or on the gastrointestinal stimulation of the Chinese medicine, such as anthelmintic, tonic medicine, etc., can be taken on an empty stomach before meals, in order to facilitate the absorption of drugs. For those who need to be after meals or to the gastrointestinal stimulation of the Chinese medicine, such as antidieting drugs, bitter cold and clear heat, etc., should not be taken on an empty stomach, so as not to cause gastrointestinal discomfort. It is recommended to consult your physician about the specific time of taking the medication to avoid affecting the therapeutic effect of the medication or causing gastrointestinal discomforts.