1, decoction of Chinese medicine with what container
"Source and Flow of Medicine" said: "decoction of the law, it is most appropriate to speak in depth, the effect of the medicine is not effective, all care about this." Therefore, the choice of the decoction container can not be arbitrary, because it can directly affect the efficacy of the decoction of Chinese medicine. So what container is good for decocting Chinese medicine?
1, casserole, pot
These ceramic products are stable in nature, the process of simmering heat transfer is relatively slow, even heat, not easy to boil the paste, is the first choice of vessels for simmering medicine. But use these containers should pay attention to two points when simmering medicine: First, the new casserole has a trachoma, easy to leak, before using the pot can be put some rice or millet, put some water to cook, brush clean and then simmer the medicine on it; Second, the casserole must not be in the absence of water in the case of dry burning.
2, enameled pot
Enameled pots or heat-resistant glassware can be used as a second choice for boiling medicine. However, the choice should also pay attention to, to use the enamel pot without colored glaze, because the colored glaze may contain lead, will contaminate the medicine. Don't use enameled pots if they have lost porcelain or cracks.
3, stainless steel pot, copper pot
Stainless steel or copper is more stable, not easy to react with the drug ingredients, and easier to clean. However, these two pots heat transfer is relatively rapid, a little inattention, the local is easy to burn dry, herbs stick to the wall of the pot, easy to simmer the medicine paste, so the best use of such pots simmering in the process of the best from time to time to stir to avoid simmering paste.
4, pressure cooker, rice cooker
Now kitchen appliances are very popular, can they be used to boil medicine? The answer is no. Because these appliances are mostly in a high-pressure or closed environment, "boiled", many ingredients in the herbs can not enter the liquid, but most of the dregs of the medicine, reducing the effectiveness of the medicine.
So, the decoction container to ceramic, casserole for the best, followed by stainless steel pots, enamel pots, and high-temperature glassware, because these containers have a stable chemical properties, is not easy to decoction with the ingredients of Chinese medicine chemical reaction. Iron pots and aluminum pots must be avoided, because these elements can be chemically reacted with certain ingredients in Chinese medicine, which is not conducive to the treatment of the disease.
2, the method of decoction of traditional Chinese medicine
1, decoction of water: the general use of non-polluting tap water can be avoided, avoid the use of repeatedly boiled water or overnight water decoction of traditional Chinese medicine.
2, the amount of water: empirical water is more than the surface of the drug 3 ~ 5cm; theoretical calculations are based on every 1g of Chinese medicine with 10mL of water, 70% of the total amount of water for the first decoction, the remaining 30% for the second decoction.
3, decoction fire: generally should follow the "first fire after the fire" principle, that is to say, before the boil with the fire, so that the water boils quickly, after the boil with the fire, to maintain a slight boil in order to reduce the evaporation of water.
4, decoction time: decoction time calculated from the boiling, the general decoction of the first decoction of 10 ~ 15min, the second decoction of 10min; tonic head decoction of 30 ~ 40min, the second decoction of 25 ~ 30min. control of the decoction time is because of the prolonged high-temperature decoction, will make the plant cells are destroyed, so that the liquid in the insoluble ineffective components increase. And long time decocting there will be the danger of burning the bottom of the medicine.
5, the number of times of decoction: general decoction 2 ~ 3 times, can be decocted out of the ingredients contained in Chinese medicine 80% to 90% of the composition of Chinese medicine. Strain the decoction in time after decoction, and mix the decoction each time and take it in portions.
3, the taking of traditional Chinese medicine
1, fasting
The traditional Chinese medicine taken on an empty stomach is mostly used for solid diseases, especially stagnation, blood stasis, water dampness and other diseases. In terms of location, it is suitable for treating diseases below the heart and abdomen of the human body (such as stomach, liver, kidney, etc.). The specific time to take the medicine includes: taking it when the day is not yet bright (such as cock-song); taking it when the day is bright (such as ten jujube soup); and taking it before meal (such as three big Chengqi soup). In general, before meals on an empty stomach, in the stomach empty state, the liquid can directly contact with the mucous membrane of the digestive tract, faster through the stomach into the intestines, and thus more to be absorbed and play a role.
2, after meals
Applicable to the human body above the chest and diaphragm of the disease, after meals to take medicine can make the medicine upward. Traditionally, it is believed that diseases in the upper part of the body, such as diseases of the five senses, such as the ears, eyes, mouth, nose, etc., are appropriate to take the medicine after eating. Generally, the medicine is taken 15 to 30 minutes after meals. In addition, stomach medicine and the gastrointestinal tract has stimulating drugs (such as Gan Gan disinfectant Dan, etc.), it is appropriate to take after meals, so as to reduce the damage of the drug on the gastrointestinal mucosa; toxicity of the drug, it is also appropriate to take after meals, in order to avoid toxicity of the drug absorbed too quickly and the occurrence of adverse reactions.
3, the dun service
The so-called "dun service" is "refers to a quicker drug service". Usually, it means that if the condition is more urgent, the medicine should be taken immediately after decoction, so as to take the meaning of urgent treatment for urgent diseases. This is the case with Laxing Xin Tang (泻心汤) which is used to treat acute epistaxis, and Rhubarb and Mudan Peel Tang (大黄牡丹皮汤) which is used to treat intestinal carbuncles. General feverish diseases, infectious diseases, pediatric emergencies, etc. also use the method of immediate consumption.
4, before bedtime
To replenish the heart and spleen, calm the nerves, sedative drugs can be taken at this time, before bedtime to make the effect of the drug in time to play a role. Generally 15-30 minutes before bedtime. The night is the lowest visceral function, such as at this time to take nourishing Yin tonic medicine, such as the snow, the effectiveness of doubled.