Why don't Chinese medicine practitioners take pulses in the afternoon?

Traditional Chinese medicine is profound and extensive. There are many diseases in daily life that cannot be cured by Western medicine, but can be cured by traditional Chinese medicine. Everyone knows that although there is no visible effect of traditional Chinese medicine in treating diseases in a short period of time, the longer the time, the greater the medicinal properties of traditional Chinese medicine will be. Generally speaking, it is best to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor at noon. In the morning, the human body is in a relatively calm state, and the human pulse can generally best reflect the real situation.

The best time to take Chinese medicine in the afternoon

1. The best time to take Chinese medicine should be chosen according to the type of medicine and its efficacy. The traditional way of drinking it while it is hot is not the best method.

2. The best time to take Chinese medicine is not just any time. If you want to get the best effect of Chinese medicine and restore your body to health as soon as possible, you must choose the best time to take it.

3. Generally speaking, nine o'clock in the morning and three o'clock in the afternoon are the golden time periods for the body to absorb medicine every day, so taking Chinese medicine at this time can obtain and exert the greatest medicinal effect.

4. Not all Chinese medicines made up of medicinal materials are best taken at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Chinese medicines with different medicinal properties have different times of taking them. Generally speaking, Chinese medicine for the treatment of deficiency syndrome and gastrointestinal diseases should be taken half an hour or an hour before meals every day; if it is used to treat cardiopulmonary diseases or other general diseases, it is usually best to take it half an hour after meals. This can effectively prevent Chinese medicine from irritating our stomachs. Drinking Chinese medicine during this time period can effectively reduce the possibility of side effects; if it is Chinese medicine that helps digestion or irritates the stomach, it is best to take it after meals.

5. If it is some tonic Chinese medicine or Chinese medicine with laxative effect, it is best to take it on an empty stomach before meals. Common laxatives include rhubarb and hemp seed, etc. These medicines are better taken in the early morning or during the day than in food, and it is better to take them before going to bed or at night; if they are important deworming medicines, they should be taken on an empty stomach in the morning; if they are traditional Chinese medicines for calming the nerves, then the best time to take them is in the morning or before going to bed.

How to avoid side effects of taking Chinese medicine

1. Strictly abide by the relevant national regulations on the management of toxic and highly toxic Chinese medicines and Chinese patent medicines, especially the regulations on the management of 28 highly toxic Chinese medicines and 4 Chinese patent medicines. Like drugs in Western medicine, highly toxic Chinese herbal medicines and Chinese patent medicines should also be managed by designated personnel and stored in designated counters.

2. All Chinese medicines that need to be processed must be processed according to the law, and raw products must not be taken internally.

3. Formulation personnel should be professionally trained and a checking system should be implemented when dispensing prescription drugs. Any unclear or suspicious label should be checked before being issued.

4. Pay attention to drug indications. According to research, Pinellia ternata can damage the fetal qi of pregnant patients who lack stomach acid, but pregnant patients with normal stomach acid do not have this problem.

5. The combination should be appropriate. For example, the toxicity of "Sini Decoction" was reported to be 75% lower than that of aconite alone. Adding Pinellia ternata when using Radix Dichroa can prevent vomiting caused by Radix Dichroa ternata.

6. Strictly control the dosage of toxic drugs based on the patient's condition, age, physical condition and other factors. Generally, start with a small amount and gradually increase the dosage. Do not use excessive amounts without medical advice.

7. Use the correct method of taking the medicine according to its characteristics, such as decocting ephedra to remove the foam, and taking Brucea javanica in capsules or wrapping it in cinnamon pulp.