Is Chinese medicine a one-dose-a-day thing?

Regarding Chinese herbal medicines, many customers are quite concerned about how long a dose of medicine can be taken. In fact, a dose of Chinese medicine is usually only taken for one day, so that the actual effect of the medicine will be better.

Many people think that Chinese medicinal materials are so concentrated that they should be able to drink them for a few more days. After all, it is a matter of health. If you drink less, there may be no practical effect. And if you boil them less frequently, it will be a waste. Therefore, many people subconsciously divide the Chinese medicinal materials into several parts for boiling and use. So can Chinese herbal medicines really be taken over several days? To be precise, how many days should a dose of Chinese herbal medicine be taken?

A dose of Chinese medicine is usually only taken for one day. Generally, a dose of medicine is decocted three times (change the water three times), mixed together, and taken in two to three times. It should be slightly warm when taken. It is also divided into tonic and purgative types, and the time is the same. Be aware of food taboos. In order to keep the blood drug concentration in the human body at an appropriate level, if the Chinese medicine is taken over two days, there will be too many medicines in one prescription, and the concentration will certainly be low after two days, which will not achieve the desired effect.

Generally, Chinese herbal medicine is taken in one dose per day, which can be divided into two doses. Because the medicinal effect will change with the frequency of boiling the medicine, especially the prescription containing aromatic and dehumidifying medicine, it is still effective during the first boiling, but it will basically lose its efficacy after the second time. In the above situation, one dose of medicine can be boiled into a seven-day dose, but you must pay attention to storage. If there are no storage conditions, it is best not to use the above method. If it is a tonic Chinese herbal medicine, it can be taken before a meal. If it is other types of Chinese herbal medicine, it can be taken about thirty minutes after a meal.

To sum up, it still depends on what Chinese medicinal materials are in the prescription. Generally, a dose of Chinese medicinal materials can be boiled twice at most, and it is best to take it on the same day, because the medicinal strength will change with the frequency of boiling time, especially for prescriptions containing aromatic and dehumidifying drugs, which may be effective in the first decoction, but will basically lose their efficacy after the second time. It is best to take it after boiling it on the same day. When boiling for a long time, it is best to boil it for about 30 to 40 minutes at a time. After boiling it, take the medicine according to the doctor's instructions, and drink it about 2 times a day. Generally, use about 250 ml of water, and the bowl for rice should be about half a bowl. You can take it according to the doctor's instructions.

It is recommended that during the period of taking Chinese medicine, you must drink more water, eat more vegetarian food, pay attention to keeping your abdomen warm, relax, and have regular sleep. If you have any problems, go to the hospital immediately. Don't blindly use some therapeutic drugs to avoid side effects. I wish you good health.