Sorting and preliminary analysis of traditional Chinese medicine decoction technique of the Tang and its previous dynasties
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4246.2014.04.001
- VernacularTitle:唐以前中药煎煮技术整理及初步分析
- Author:
Peihong MA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Decoction;
Boiling method;
Boiling time;
Boiling heat;
Special frying method
- From:
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2014;(4):289-295
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
From theYellow Emperorand other representative Chinese classics of the Tang and its previous dynasties we assorted the contents of extracting solvent, boiling time, boiling heat and special frying methods. By studying these contents, we found that immersion can reduce side effects and improve efficacy;boiling solvents include water, vinegar and so on;6-8 times the amount of water than the drug is preferred, boiling times is usually once;special frying methods include decoction first, decoction later, decocted medicine water used in place of water as solvent, infused decoction, etc. Decoctions were generally not allowed to stand overnight. TCM decocting methods had great impacts on its effectiveness. It can provide more medication ideas for doctors and provide boiling guidance to patients.
