Chinese medicine after the next is usually the first decoction.
Aromatic drugs, such as patchouli, pellitory, etc., the efficacy of the drug is easy to volatilize, generally shorter decoction time, to about 5 minutes is appropriate. Others, such as rhubarb to take its offensive effect, should be after the next, generally decocted for 10 to 15 minutes.
After the next drug should generally be soaked first, soaking half an hour to an hour, and then decocted. The latter drugs are usually put into the first decoction before it comes out of the pot, and can be decocted for 5 to 15 minutes.
After the first decoction is finished, pour out the medicinal broth, add water for the second decoction, the amount of water for the second decoction is about one-half of that for the first decoction, then remove the dregs and filter, mix with the medicinal broth of the first decoction, and then divide and consume.
The specific method of decoction should be consulted with the clinician or pharmacist.