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Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbs Compounding

Herbal medicine related services · Provided within the approved scope of TCM department

What is TCM Herbal Medicine Prescription?

Prescriptions for traditional Chinese medicine are issued by licensed TCM practitioners, and are professionally compounded in a standardized TCM dispensary area. The source of the herbs is traceable, with guaranteed quality, strictly adhering to prescription compounding specifications to ensure the accuracy of the compatibility and precision of the dosage of each medicine.

Applicable Population and Common Symptoms

  • People with various constitution imbalances requiring internal herbal medicine after syndrome differentiation by a licensed TCM practitioner
  • Individuals with chronic constitution issues requiring long-term herbal nourishment (such as chronic fatigue, weakness of the spleen and stomach, deficiency of Qi and blood, etc.)
  • Common discomforts include: loss of appetite, poor digestion, abdominal distension, loose stools, fatigue, and yellowish complexion
  • Patients requiring a comprehensive treatment plan with herbal medicine, acupuncture, Tuina massage, etc.
  • Individuals hoping to seasonal constitution nourishment through herbal medicine (such as nourishing the liver in spring, clearing summer heat, moistening dryness in autumn, and warming supplementation in winter)

Mechanism of Action

Herbal medicine pieces work synergistically through formulation combinations: the principal medicine addresses the main issue, the assistant medicine enhances efficacy, the adjuvant medicine harmonizes and controls, and the guide medicine leads and harmonizes. Practicing Chinese medicine doctors issue personalized prescriptions based on individual constitution and differential diagnosis results, adjusting the body's yin-yang balance and Qi and blood status through internal administration.

Regimen and process

  • Specific administration methods and times should be followed as instructed by the practicing traditional Chinese medicine physician.

Precautions

The auxiliary adjustment is provided by a licensed TCM practitioner within the scope of the TCM department.

The content above is for reference only, the specific treatment plan needs to be formulated after the TCM practitioner makes a diagnosis

Licensed TCM Physicians

Wang Zhengxiang
Wang Zhengxiang Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Related Treatment Projects

Herbal Formula Customization and Adjustment

Prescribed by experienced licensed TCM d

Herbal Decoction Service

Standardized decocting equipment is used

Common Questions

Compiled based on real medical consultation scenarios, please take the face-to-face diagnosis of a practicing Chinese medicine physician as the standard.

Do I need to decoct the traditional Chinese medicine myself? I'm worried that it won't be done well and affect the effect. Are there any options for decocting or more convenient choices?

You can choose from three methods: ① Decocting Service——The clinic's standardized decocting equipment will seal and package the decocted medicine, which can be stored in the refrigerator for several days and is convenient to use; ② Formula Granules——Instantly drinkable, especially suitable for business trips and office environments; ③ Self-Decocting——The doctor will give you detailed instructions on how to decoct. Most people choose the decocting service or granules. After the decocting is done, it supports self-collection at the store or same-city express delivery.

Why does my doctor prescribe taking the traditional Chinese medicine after meals, while others take it before meals?

The time of taking medicine depends on the nature of the formula and your spleen and stomach condition: tonifying formulas are often recommended to be taken on an empty stomach or before meals for better absorption; formulas that have a certain stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract are recommended to be taken after meals; calming formulas are often taken before bedtime. The specific method of taking medicine should be based on the instructions of a licensed Chinese medicine practitioner——the time of taking the same formula may be completely different in different people, which is the embodiment of traditional Chinese medicine's 'tailoring treatment to the individual'.

Can I eat radishes or drink tea after taking the traditional Chinese medicine? What else should I avoid?

In general: when taking tonifying formulas (including ginseng, astragalus, etc.), it is recommended to avoid eating white radishes (which has the effect of breaking qi); tannins in strong tea may affect the absorption of drug ingredients, and it is recommended to take a break of 1-2 hours; cold and cool, spicy and greasy foods are generally recommended to be reduced during the adjustment period. However, the scope of taboos ultimately depends on the composition of the formula and individual constitution——the licensed Chinese medicine practitioner will give you specific dietary advice when writing the prescription, please follow the doctor's orders.

Can I bring the herbs I bought online to the clinic for decocting? Or can the doctor take a look and see if they can be used?

No. The decocting service is only for the herbs prescribed by the licensed Chinese medicine practitioners of this clinic. Reasons: ① The quality, authenticity, and origin of the herbs purchased online cannot be guaranteed, and using herbs of unknown origin for decocting poses safety risks; ② Decocting involves prescription review, herb identification, and legal responsibilities such as operational standards. It is recommended to seek medical advice and get a prescription through regular channels to ensure medication safety.

Can the remaining medicine residue be used? I heard that it can be used for footbaths?

After decocting, the medicine residue from traditional Chinese medicine indeed may still contain some effective components that have not been completely dissolved, which can be used for footbaths——boil the medicine residue with water for another 10-15 minutes, filter out the medicine residue, and then pour it into the footbath basin for soaking feet, suitable for people with deficiency-cold constitution or poor lower limb circulation. However, for medicine residues from external use formulas (such as insect-killing and detoxifying formulas), it is not recommended to use them a second time. Whether it is suitable for you, please consult the licensed Chinese medicine practitioner who prescribed the formula.

The above Q&A is compiled based on common medical consultation scenarios.