How are Chinese herbal medicines taken?
►Top ►Q&A on Chinese Herbal A: The most common method of taking Chinese herbal medicine is drinking a liquid, prepared by boiling the selected herbs. There are also herbal pills, tinctures, and powdered extracts for those who do not have the time or taste for drinking the more traditional liquid form.
The most common method of taking Chinese herbal medicine is drinking a liquid, prepared by boiling the prescribed herbs. The taste of this liquid can be a challenge for some patients at the beginning. But when adding sugar or honey to it, patients can usually get used to the taste in a couple of days. There are also herbal capsules and powdered extracts for those with a busy schedule or cannot take the liquid form. However, the liquid form allows the patient to obtain the maximum result from Chinese herbal treatment. Capsules can be used for prolonged administration for chronic disease, or to continue therapeutic results after a successful initial treatment with liquid herbal medicine.
