What are the methods and steps for boiling herbs

The method and steps of boiling Chinese medicine is to soak the herbs first, then decoct, usually decoct twice, and finally mix the juice to take. The correct method of boiling Chinese medicine is to put the medicine into a container first, add cold water over the surface of the medicine, soak for about 30 minutes, so that the active ingredients are easy to decoct, usually decocted twice, decoction de-slagging and filtration, and then mixed to be taken in 2 times. The control of the decoction fire according to the performance of the drug, generally speaking, antidepressants, clearing the heat of the drug is suitable for the rapid decoction of martial arts fire, tonic medicine is suitable for the slow decoction of the fire. In addition, some drugs due to different texture, special decoction, such as aconite, epiphyllum and other drugs with strong toxic side effects, it is appropriate to decoct for 45 to 60 minutes; aromatic drugs such as peppermint, wood, sand nuts, incense, etc., easy to make the active ingredient volatilization of the long time to cook, it is appropriate to go down later. When discomfort occurs, you should consult a doctor in time, choose the appropriate medication under the guidance of the physician’s diagnosis, and follow the physician’s instructions to decoct the medication correctly.