How long does it take to boil Chinese medicine?

Many patients will have some doubts when choosing traditional Chinese medicine treatment. For example, after collecting the Chinese medicinal materials, how long does it take to boil the Chinese medicine? This is what many people want to know, because the boiling time of Chinese medicine is related to the actual effect of the medicine. Everyone must understand it.

In fact, in our society, many people use Chinese herbal medicines in addition to using drugs for treatment. Because in the definition of many people, they feel that Chinese herbal medicine has relatively less side effects on the human body, and the medicinal effect is better. It is for this reason that many people will use Chinese herbal medicine for treatment.

Many people want to know how long it takes to boil Chinese medicinal materials. In fact, before decocting the Chinese medicinal materials, they should be soaked in cold water for about 20 minutes. The amount of decocted Chinese medicinal materials is generally 1 to 3 centimeters above the surface of the medicine. For medicines that are used in large quantities and are easy to digest and absorb, a little water can be added appropriately. The time for boiling the medicine is also determined according to the efficacy of the medicine. Generally speaking, the boiling time is 30 minutes.

For these heat-clearing and detoxifying medicines, there are also fragrant medicines, which are not suitable for long-term cooking. It is enough to simmer them for 15 to 20 minutes after boiling. For nourishing and health-preserving medicines, it is best to boil them over low heat first, and then simmer over low heat for 40 to 60 minutes. When decocting Chinese medicine, it is best to stir it with the aromatic herbs, and the frequency of stirring should be about 2 to 3 times. Generally speaking, when decocting Chinese medicine, the dosage should be noted. For example, for children, each dose is about 50~100ml, and for adults, each dose is about 150ml to 200ml.

The above are some relevant professional knowledge about Chinese medicinal materials. I hope it will be helpful to you. In fact, for some special medicines, it is best to follow the doctor's instructions. If you go to the hospital, the doctor will also tell you how to decoct the medicine. The method of taking Chinese herbal medicine is also very simple, but for different diseases, the method of taking is different. Some people take one dose a day, decocting each dose twice, and taking it once in the morning, noon and evening. It is best to take it according to your own symptoms. For pills, it is best to take them three times a day, which is conducive to digestion and absorption and can also improve the efficacy.