Is it effective to make Chinese medicine into granules?

There are different forms of Chinese medicine you can choose to take. Some are decoctions, some are granules, some are pills, etc. In particular, there are many cases where Chinese medicine is made into granules, but are granules effective? The effect of Chinese medicine made into granules is still very good, and it is convenient for people to take and easy for the human body to absorb. However, you should pay attention to the dosage when choosing granules.

Advantages of Chinese medicine granules:

In the actual operation of the traditional Chinese medicine decocting method, it is necessary to go through soaking, first decoction, and second decoction, and it takes about 90 minutes to complete the decoction of one dose of Chinese medicine. Moreover, during the process of decocting the medicine, the Chinese medicine must be constantly stirred to prevent the overflow of the liquid medicine. The operation is too cumbersome, and the volatile components of the liquid medicine are easily lost. For example, when ordinary families decoct medicine, a large amount of hidden waste will be caused, which reduces the clinical efficacy of the medicine.

Chinese herbal formula granules are guided by the theories of traditional Chinese medicine. Single herbal medicine slices are prepared according to standard processing specifications, and are produced in a mechanized large-scale manner. They are extracted, separated, concentrated, dried, granulated, and packaged through modern pharmaceutical technology to form a granular Chinese medicine with uniform dosage and uniform quality standards that can be used for direct formulation. They not only retain the nature, flavor, meridians, and efficacy of the original herbal medicine slices, but also eliminate pesticide residues in the herbal medicine slices, strictly control the heavy metal content, and have accurate dosage, high efficiency, and safety. The Chinese herbal formula granules are packaged in independent aluminum foil, which is well sealed, does not absorb moisture, and is easy to carry. At the same time, it can avoid problems such as oil loss, mold, and insect infestation caused by improper storage of Chinese herbal medicines.

Disadvantages of Chinese medicine granules:

The production of formula granules requires multiple processes such as extraction, concentration, drying, and sealing, which increases production costs. The price is higher than that of ordinary herbal medicines, which is difficult for many chronic patients who take long-term medications to accept. During the decoction process of traditional Chinese herbal medicines, a series of physical and chemical reactions will occur, which can change the pH value of the medicinal solution and have the effects of solubilizing, enhancing efficacy, and reducing toxicity. The precipitate or new components produced in the reaction may have certain therapeutic effects. Chinese herbal medicine granules that do not require decoction are a mixture of single-ingredient drugs extracted separately, which can ensure the maximum dissolution of the single Chinese medicine, but ignore the interaction during the decoction process, which may affect the therapeutic effect of the drug.

When using Chinese medicine granules, we should pay attention to:

When preparing the mixture, first add a small amount of boiling water to moisten and stir, then add enough boiling water to dissolve the granules. The packaging specifications of Chinese herbal formula granules are determined according to the daily amount of each medicine for adults. Follow the doctor's instructions when taking the medicine. Reduce the dosage for children and pay attention to dietary taboos during medication. If you find that the granules absorb moisture and clump, stop taking it. In addition, pay attention to the storage time and use it within the shelf life.