Whether to drink Chinese medicine soup before or after meals should be decided according to the efficacy of the soup, the location of the disease and other factors. When taking Chinese medicine soup clinically, the time of taking it is not generalized. For patients whose illnesses are located above the chest and diaphragm, such as vertigo and headache, they should be taken after meals. For patients with diseases below the chest and diaphragm, such as stomachache, they should be used before meals. Medicines that are irritating to the stomach and intestines should be taken after meals. Medicines that are laxative and anthelmintic should be taken before meals. Drugs with tonic effects should be taken on an empty stomach. Patients with chronic diseases should take medicines at regular intervals, and there is no strict requirement on before and after meals. Drugs that calm the mind should be taken before bedtime. Therefore, the specific Chinese medicine soup should be taken before meals or after meals, should be based on the soup and the nature of the disease, under the guidance of the doctor to choose, do not take medication without authorization.