Chinese herbal medicine is an important way for many people to cure their illnesses. Although herbal medicine tastes bitter, it can fundamentally keep the body away from diseases. It is a technical task, and not everyone can do it perfectly. The actual fact is that you will be able to get a lot more than just a few of the most popular and popular items. There are many things to consider when boiling Chinese medicine. In addition to the first apparatus and cleaning work, the herbs also need to be prepared. The most important one is the fire and time needed to boil the Chinese medicine, which is with special attention, if you do not pay attention will affect the effectiveness of the medicine. The specific boiling Chinese medicine precautions are as follows: First: the choice of utensils When boiling Chinese medicine it is best to choose a sand pot, which is what we usually call a casserole, these casseroles are made of ceramic, the most effective way to maximize the efficacy of Chinese herbs. In addition, stainless steel is also a good choice of material that will not rust and is more common in the market. However, it is important to note that you should not choose iron or copper pots when boiling Chinese medicine, as these will affect the efficacy of the medicine. In fact, most of the herbs purchased in professional pharmacies do not need to be cleaned, so don’t worry about being unclean. If the herbs must be cleaned, then just put the herbs into water and quickly wash it, never soak it. If the herbs to be boiled belong to small particles, such as psyllium and cassia seeds this type, in the process of cleaning must pay attention to protection, never be washed away. Third: the amount of water is important to use water to boil, so the amount of water needs to be specially selected. Many people say that when boiling herbs will be three bowls of water decoction into a bowl of water can be, this statement is really correct? In fact, this method is not scientific, because first of all the size of the bowl is not the same size in every family. When boiling Chinese medicine, the water added must be able to submerge the herbs two to three centimeters above the water surface, or you can hold the herbs down with your hands, just enough to diffuse the back of your hands. It is also necessary to pay special attention to the fact that some Chinese herbs have a large water absorption, especially flowering herbs, and these then soak in water for half an hour after the water level will drop, this time must continue to increase some, and then start boiling Chinese medicine. The fourth: the size of the fire Experienced veteran herbalists tell us that generally when boiling Chinese medicine the fire will also affect the effectiveness of the medicine. It is recommended that when boiling Chinese medicine, you should start with a high fire and then change to a low fire after boiling. However, if the decoction is of some medicine with the effect of treating external sensation, then it should be boiled for about fifteen minutes after the water is brought to a boil and continue to boil at a high heat. Fifth: Time for boiling Chinese medicine The time required for boiling Chinese medicine is a concern for many people. Generally, a high fire makes the water boil followed by a low fire decoction. If it is a general Chinese medicine, then the first decoction of this process should be controlled for about twenty to twenty-five minutes, and the second decoction should be controlled for about fifteen to twenty minutes. If the decoction of Chinese herbal medicine is for relieving symptoms, the first decoction time should be reduced to ten to fifteen minutes, and the second decoction should be about ten minutes. If the tonic class is important, then the decoction time should be increased moderately, controlling the first time at half an hour to forty minutes, while the second time is to be controlled at about twenty-five minutes to half an hour. Sixth: Second boiling Chinese medicine precautions Chinese medicine is not just decocted once. Generally, Chinese medicine needs to be decocted twice, and if it is a tonic type of Chinese medicine then the number of decoctions needs to be increased, for example, about three times will do. If a doctor prescribes a large amount of medicine, it is best to decoct it three times so that the medicinal effects can seep out better. Patients are advised to mix the medicinal solution from two decoctions and divide it into two doses, and if the herbs are decocted three times, then so on and so forth will do. This way the medicinal effect is more balanced after taking and avoids making the body appear uncomfortable. It is recommended to filter the herbal solution immediately after boiling the herbal solution to relieve the summer heat, and not to leave the herbal medicine in the pot for a long time, which will affect the efficacy.