Can a stainless steel pot be used to boil Chinese medicine?

Traditional Chinese medicine is a culture passed down from generation to generation in our country. Nowadays, many people are unwilling to see Western medicine which only treats the symptoms but not the root cause. Many people will choose traditional Chinese medicine which has a long process but significant treatment effect. When we see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, the doctor will prescribe some Chinese medicine for us. Chinese medicine needs to be boiled by ourselves, but many friends do not know how to boil Chinese medicine. So, can stainless steel pots be used to boil Chinese medicine?

Can I use a stainless steel pot to decoct Chinese medicine?

When decocting Chinese medicine, it is very important to choose the utensils. The first choice for boiling medicine is casserole and earthenware pot, followed by enamelware and stainless steel pot. It is most taboo to use iron pot and copper pot. The chemical properties of casseroles and earthenware pots are stable, they heat evenly, transfer heat slowly, and the water is not easy to evaporate when decocting medicine. It should be noted that sudden heating or cooling of the casserole will cause cracks. Therefore, do not wash the casserole that has just been used to boil medicine with cold water immediately. Let it cool on dry wood chips or racks before cleaning the medicine stains. Do not soak the oil stains on the casserole with detergent to prevent sewage from seeping into the pores. It can be wiped with leftover tea leaves, or soaked in rice water to heat it, and then scrubbed with a brush.

Stainless steel pots transfer heat too quickly, so you need to stir the medicine frequently when decocting it, otherwise the herbs will stick to the wall of the pot and the pot will easily get burnt if you are not careful. Phoenix Traditional Chinese Medicine reminds everyone to pay special attention that you must never use iron or copper pots to decoct medicine. Because iron and copper are active elements, they easily react with the various chemical components in traditional Chinese medicine and produce toxic side effects.

In addition, do not use hot water to boil medicine, use cold water instead. Also pay attention to the heat. Generally, use high heat (quick fire) to boil, and then use low heat (low fire) to simmer. If there are special requirements, you should boil it according to the doctor's instructions. Through the introduction of the above content, you know which pot is best for decocting Chinese medicine.

The above is an introduction on whether stainless steel pots can be used to boil Chinese medicine. In fact, the choice of utensils for boiling Chinese medicine is also very important. It is best to use an edible casserole or medicine jar. In fact, stainless steel pots are also acceptable, but iron pots and copper pots cannot be used. Sometimes a very small detail will affect the efficacy of the medicine, so everyone should take it seriously.