The correct method of decocting Chinese herbal medicines in one decoction and two decoctions

The decoction of Chinese medicine is divided into one decoction and two decoctions, and you need to pay attention to the correct method when decocting the medicine, the specific operation methods are as follows: 1: Before the first decoction, you need to put all the herbs into a casserole or iron pot to start soaking, and you need to try to choose a casserole when decocting so that you can better decoct the medicinal effect. In the pot add slightly more than the herbs of pure water soak about 20-30 minutes after directly open fire for decoction, high heat boil after turning to the smallest fire continuous decoction, decoction need to pay attention to the amount of water at any time. Boil the water in the pot until half of the water is left to pour out the liquid. 2: After pouring out the liquid of the first decoction, let the herbs cool slightly and start the second decoction. Add cold water directly into the pot, the amount of water should be slightly over the herbs or flush with the herbs. Boil the water in the same way as in the first decoction and keep the heat to a minimum. Pour out the liquid when half of the water is left, mix it with the liquid of the first decoction and take it in two doses. The correct method of decocting the first and second decoctions of traditional Chinese medicine is as mentioned above, which needs to be closely observed during the decoction, and it is necessary to pay attention to the liquid of the medicine not to be too small. It is recommended that the patient ask the doctor whether there are special decoction requirements to avoid the wrong decoction method to avoid affecting the efficacy of the medicine, and if possible, the patient can choose the hospital on behalf of the decoction method.