Preparing of Chinese Herbal Forumlae
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1. Cook Chinese Herbal Medicine by Decoction
The conventional method of applying herb therapy is to make a decoction
- a strong "tea" - of raw herbs by simmering them in water to extract
their substance. Traditionally, a special glazed clay teapot is used to
cook herbs, but a glass or stainless steel pot will do. The decoction
is drunk warm, and the amount not taken immediately can be refrigerated
and reheated as required (never in a microwave, though!). Because some
patients find this standard method too time consuming or unpalatable,
alternative applications - pulverized herbs in capsules, or "patent medicines"
- are available for those willing to sacrifice effectiveness to convenience.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbs are rarely prescribed singularly, but are generally taken as a formula - a standard prescription may have 10-15 herbs with a history of treating a particular pattern of disharmony. Each herb in the formula has a different role, and each is classified according to its taste and temperature. Practitioners often adapt a basic formula, adding other herbs to suit the patient's age, constitution and pattern of disharmony.
The Chinese herbal practitioner has a choice of nearly 6,000 herbs, a few mineral and animal components, and hundreds of formulas.
Herbs are usually used dried rather than fresh
2. Concentrated Chinese herbal granules
The concentrated Chinese herbal granules are made from raw herbs. Through modern technology, the herbal companies have improved the process of extraction, condensation. Desiccation and granulation to develop a pure herbal product. This product will replace the use of traditional raw dried Chinese herbs in formulations and prescriptions. These granules have the same properties, flavors, channel tropisms, and effects as the original raw herb. There are no additives or preservatives of any kind. Simply dissolve in water and drink.
The concentrated Chinese Herbal Granules is a new generation of purified Chinese herbal products. It is natural, pure and additive free. It offers a safe, and convenient method of using herbs.
The granules must be for use in prescriptions under the direction of a herbalist, certified practitioner or physician
Precautions:
1. Dissolve in boiling water. Do not dissolve in cold water
2. Store in a cool place.
Chinese herbal medicine
Chinese herabl medicine is always made from raw herb
Chinese herbal medicine
Chinese herabl formulae always made from more than 1 type of herb. It always made from 5-10 types of herbs
