When is the best time to take Chinese medicine?

With the development of science and technology, although many medicines are gradually accepted by everyone, there are still many people who like to take traditional Chinese medicine. So the question is, when taking traditional Chinese medicine, should it be taken before or after meals? What other taboos are there? Today I will also share: When is the best time to take Chinese herbal medicine?

Method/Process

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First of all, let's look at the time to take Chinese medicine (before or after meals). The basic factor of this time depends on the characteristics of the disease and the area we want to treat.

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If it is medicine for treating stomach diseases, my suggestion is to drink it before meals. For example, for Chinese herbal medicines for treating joint pain, or Chinese herbal medicines that are obviously irritating to the stomach, they must be taken after meals.

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Of course, there are also some Chinese medicinal materials that have good nourishing and health-preserving effects. The best time is to drink them on an empty stomach in the morning. Some Chinese medicinal materials suitable for drinking on an empty stomach in the morning also include those for removing insects or treating cardiovascular diseases.

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In addition, there are some Chinese herbal medicines (such as tranquilizers, nourishing and soothing nerves, and sedatives) that need to be taken thirty minutes before going to bed, but remember that you cannot engage in strenuous exercise after drinking it.

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In addition, it is also important to note that for patients with severe symptoms, it is best to drink the Chinese medicine immediately after it is boiled (also called a single dose).

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Another thing to understand is that the effects of Chinese herbal medicines are slower than those of drugs, and some require long-term persistence to see actual results. I hope patients will continue to persist.

Generally speaking, the best time for the body to digest and absorb medicines is around 9 am and 3 pm, so it is best to take Chinese medicine at these two time points. However, different medicines have different properties and the time of taking them is also different. Medicines for treating gastrointestinal diseases and colds should be taken 30 minutes or 60 minutes before meals; medicines for treating other diseases can be taken 30 minutes after meals; laxatives such as Coptis chinensis and hemp seed are suitable for taking in the morning or during the day, and try not to take them before going to bed; anti-insect Chinese herbal medicines can be taken on an empty stomach in the morning.