When it is better to drink herbal medicine is related to the specific type of medicine. Generally nourishing drugs are recommended to be used on an empty stomach for better absorption. For some drugs that treat superficial and upper focal diseases, such as skin diseases and respiratory diseases, it is generally recommended to be used after meals. Chinese medicines that stimulate the stomach and intestines are usually taken after meals so as not to stimulate the stomach and intestines leading to regurgitation and vomiting. If you are taking sleeping herbal soup, you can choose to take it before bedtime. During the period of taking Chinese medicine, it is best to eat a light diet, do not eat spicy stimulating food, do not eat seafood and other hairy things. The time of taking Chinese medicine can be consulted with the doctor and decided according to the purpose of treatment, do not take Chinese medicine by yourself.