How long does it take for Chinese medicine to work cannot be generalized, but it depends on the patient’s condition, whether the diagnosis is clear and whether the medication is correct. In general, the effect of herbal medicine is slow, but for some external diseases or acute diseases, the effect is faster and can even have an immediate effect after using the right medicine. For common diseases, if the patient is relatively young and in good general condition, and if the diagnosis and medication are correct, most of them can be effective in about 1 week. If the disease is chronic and serious in elderly patients, the effect time of drinking herbal medicine is more slow and may take about 2-3 months. During the period of taking herbal medicine, you should pay attention to a light diet and not to carry out spicy, cold and greasy food, so as not to affect the absorption of drugs. In addition, if you are a patient with severely impaired liver function, it is not recommended to take Chinese medicine treatment to avoid aggravating liver damage.