Usually, patients can rest for about half an hour to an hour after drinking Chinese medicine to eat, the specific time needs to be decided according to the type of Chinese medicine and cannot be generalized. If the patient is taking Chinese medicine to improve the digestive and absorption functions of the gastrointestinal tract, it is generally recommended to start eating about half an hour after taking the medicine, which will help the medicinal effects to play out and improve the digestive functions better. If the patient is taking supplemental Chinese medicine, it is recommended to start eating about an hour after the meal to help the medicine be better utilized by the body. In the case of herbal medicines that are more irritating to the stomach mucosa, it is recommended to eat immediately after taking the herbal medicine. Before taking herbal medicines, patients need to take into account their own situation and ask the relevant doctor of Chinese internal medicine in order to choose the right time to eat. At the same time, the diet needs to avoid eating spicy and stimulating foods.