2. Decocting: Decocting can maximize the efficacy, which is related to the types and properties of medicinal materials. Generally, it is appropriate to decoct Chinese medicinal materials for about 30 minutes, and the optimal decocting time varies according to the texture of the medicinal materials, ranging from 15-60 minutes. For Chinese medicinal materials for relieving exterior syndrome and clearing away heat, 15 minutes is enough, while Chinese medicinal materials for nourishing, rhizome and minerals can be decocted for 40-60 minutes. Generally speaking, oral Chinese medicine is decocted twice, and after the first decoction, it is decocted with water for the second time. The decocted traditional Chinese medicine can be decocted to 200-400ml if the amount of medicinal herbs is small, and can be decocted to 500-650ml if the medicinal herbs have more medicinal herbs, and can be drunk twice.
3. Utensils: Pots and casseroles are generally the best utensils for decocting medicinal materials, and the current electronic decocting machine is also very convenient.