Is it toxic to boil Chinese medicine in a stainless steel pot?

As we all know, it is best to use ceramic pots and stone pots when decocting Chinese medicine, because these two materials are generally heated evenly during heating, and there is rarely a problem of Chinese medicine sticking to the pot. In addition, the acids in porcelain and stone pots are very stable and are not likely to undergo chemical reactions during the heating process, so there is no adverse effect on the medicinal effect. They are safe, practical and convenient materials. However, there are many situations where there are no stone pots and ceramics. Can a stainless steel steamer be used to boil Chinese medicine at this time?

1. In fact, stainless steel steamers can be used to decoct Chinese medicine, but stainless steel plates often experience uneven heat. When decocting Chinese medicine, only part of the bottom of the pot is too hot, which can easily cause the medicine to stick to the pot and the bottom. Constant stirring is required when boiling the medicine.

2. The medicinal effects of Chinese medicinal materials need to be boiled over low heat for a long time, so the boiling container is very important. First, it must be able to withstand slow boiling over low heat, secondly, it must have stable physical properties, and finally, no compounds will be spread during the heating process.

3. There are all kinds of pots in daily life, but not all pots can be used to decoct Chinese medicine. For example, a frying pan cannot be used to decoct Chinese medicine. The frying pan is easy to rust, and a lot of iron will enter the medicine when the medicine is boiled, which may destroy the medicinal effect.

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During the period of taking Chinese herbal medicine, you need to strictly control your diet, avoid eating spicy food, irritants, seafood, river food and other foods. In addition, you must quit smoking and drinking. When taking Chinese medicine, you must pay attention to whether you are taking other medicines at the same time. You need to consult a medical staff carefully during the period.