There is no uniform conclusion on when to drink Chinese medicines for better absorption. Clinical need to choose the right time to take Chinese medicines according to the nature of the disease, the location of the disease and the specific efficacy of the Chinese medicines taken. In order to achieve good results in the treatment of diseases, in addition to the physician’s accurate identification, good quality of medicinal herbs, the correct decoction method, the correct time to take is also very critical. Clinically, according to the nature of the disease, the location of the disease and the specific efficacy of the Chinese medicine taken to choose the appropriate time to take the medicine. 1. Disease nature: If used for the treatment of critical illnesses, the time of taking the medicine may not be confined to before or after meals, and can be taken at any time within 24 hours, but the medicines used for the treatment of chronic diseases should be taken regularly according to the location of the disease and the choice of the time of taking the medicine. 2. Disease location: the location of the disease in the chest above the diaphragm usually choose to take Chinese medicine after meals; the location of the disease in the chest below the diaphragm usually choose to take before meals, that is, taking Chinese medicine on an empty stomach. 3. Drug efficacy: Chinese medicines with tonic effect, in order not to affect the spleen’s function of transportation and digestion, usually choose to take before meals; with diarrhea and laxative (with the use of drugs with laxative effect to pass stools) or deworming effect of Chinese medicines, usually choose to take before meals; with the effect of stomachic and gastrointestinal stimulation of drugs will choose to take after meals; with the effect of tranquilizing the spirit of the Chinese medicine is usually choose to take before going to bed. Chinese medicines need to be used under the guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner for evidence-based treatment, and individuals should not use them blindly to avoid adverse consequences.