Chinese medicines can be taken with sugar, but it is generally not recommended to take them with sugar. This is because the chemical composition of Chinese medicines is relatively complex, and different types of sugar contain different chemical compositions. The combination of the two may produce chemical reactions and reduce the active ingredients of certain Chinese medicines, thus affecting the absorption and therapeutic effect of the medicines.
However, if a Chinese medicine tastes bitter and is difficult to take, patients who want to take it with sugar need to inform the doctor in advance and take it under the doctor’s guidance. It should be noted that diabetic patients are generally not recommended to take Chinese medicine with sugar.
Patients should follow the doctor’s instructions when taking Chinese medicine, do not add sugar to Chinese medicine without authorization, to avoid adverse consequences.