How to take Chinese herbs as granules | 中藥處方小百科

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This article is to help guide you in how to take Chinese herbs when prescribed in granule form. Some of these tips are also applicable to Chinese raw herb formulations.

At Dantian Health Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic in Melbourne[1] I prescribed herbal formulas in granulated form. Granulated herbs are first decocted to extract their active ingredients. They are then combined with a starch such as potato or corn starch.

This is a modern method of taking Chinese Herbal medicine. Whilst not as powerful as taking a raw herb decoction, it is much more convenient.

Granule herbs are as easy instant coffee ie add hot water, stir and drink.

Ideally, take your herbs half an hour before food. Of course, if you need to take the herbs after food that’s okay.

In fact, herbs can be taken at any time, mealtimes are generally a good habitual reminder. The key is to make sure that there is a good 20-minute separation b...