What is the difference between dry herbs and Chinese patent herbal pills?
Dry herbs are more potent and are usually prescribed for acute conditions. They are more costly, less palatable and take between 30-45 minutes each day to boil. Chinese patent herbal pills are slightly weaker in action, so the patient may need to take more of them, but they are much more affordable, palatable and are ideal for chronic conditions or for those with a busy lifestyle.
