How long does it take to decoct Chinese medicine?

Normally when we are doing Chinese medicine conditioning, we usually encounter the situation of decocting medicine. Many friends will seriously affect the efficacy of the medicine due to abnormal methods when decocting medicine. Therefore, the correct decocting method directly affects the treatment of the disease, and time is more critical when decocting medicine. The properties of each medicine are different, and the time required is also different. Let us understand how long it takes to decoct Chinese medicine.

Decoction of Chinese medicine

1. Casserole, enamelware or stainless steel are the best containers for decocting medicine. Ironware is strictly prohibited.

2. Chinese medicine should be soaked in cold water for about 20 minutes before decocting. The amount of water used for decocting medicine is generally enough to soak the medicine surface 1-3 cm. For large doses of medicines or medicines that are loose and easily absorb water, the amount of water can be increased appropriately.

3. The decocting time should be determined according to the medicinal properties, generally 30 minutes. Antipyretic drugs, heat-clearing drugs, and aromatic drugs should not be decocted for a long time. They should be decocted for 15-20 minutes after boiling. The tonic medicine should be boiled over high heat first, then simmered over low heat for 40-60 minutes. Stir the medicine 2-3 times when decocting it. Each dose of Chinese medicine is generally decocted twice, and the second decocting time can be slightly shorter.

4. Dosage for decoction: 50-100 ml per dose for children. Adults: 150-200 ml per dose.

5. Decoction methods of special medicines:

1. “Decoction first”: Boil for 10-15 minutes, then add other medicines and decoct together.

2. "Add medicine later": When the general medicine is about to be decocted to the predetermined amount, add it and decoct for 5 minutes.

3. "Dissolved medicine": other medicines should be decocted to the intended dosage, then the medicine juice should be boiled over low heat, stirring constantly to dissolve.

4. “Take medicine with water”: mix the medicine with decocted medicine juice or boiled water and take it with water.

5. Other special medicines should be decocted according to the doctor's instructions. How to take Chinese medicine: 1. Decoction one dose a day, decoct two juices for each dose, take one juice each in the morning and evening, usually after meals. 2. Pills are generally taken twice a day. It is best to dissolve the medicine before taking it to facilitate absorption and enhance the efficacy. Undecocted medicines must be properly stored to prevent them from getting damp and deteriorating.

Through the above introduction, we know the method of decocting medicine, and also know how long it takes to decoct Chinese medicine. When decocting medicine, we must choose the time for decocting medicine according to the ingredients and properties of our Chinese medicine. In particular, when decocting medicine, we must be careful not to make it burnt, which will not only cause the loss of medicine, but also be harmful to the body after drinking it.