How long does it usually take to take Chinese medicine?

Health issues have become a concern for more and more people, because people's unreasonable eating and sleeping habits put their bodies in a sub-healthy state. Therefore, at this time, many people will slowly regulate their bodies by taking Chinese medicine, but the effect of Chinese medicine on the human body is relatively slow. So when taking Chinese medicine to regulate the body, how long should we usually take it?

How long does it usually take to take Chinese medicine?

Experts say that because everyone's physique is different and their ability to absorb drugs is different, it is difficult to determine this time. It depends on the severity of your illness. If it is mild, you don’t need to drink it for too long. If it is severe, you need to drink it.

Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes treatment based on syndrome differentiation. The prescription will be changed accordingly based on the effect of the medicine you take. Generally, three courses of treatment are required, with one course lasting seven days. Each dose of the medicine should be taken once in the morning and once in the evening to achieve a satisfactory therapeutic effect. If the disease is not cured, continue to take treatment intermittently; if the disease is cured, stop taking the medicine immediately!

In addition, since Chinese medicine conditioning takes a relatively long time, you should be careful to avoid spicy, greasy, and irritating foods during the conditioning period. At the same time, you should pay attention to the combination of work and rest, strengthen nutrition, and actively participate in physical exercise.

When is the best time to take Chinese medicine?

Time to drink Chinese medicine

1. Take before meals

Generally, take the medicine 30 to 60 minutes before meals. If the disease is located in the lower part of the body, the medicine should be taken before meals so that the medicinal properties can be easily delivered to the lower part of the body, such as liver and kidney deficiency or diseases below the waist. For the treatment of intestinal diseases, it is also advisable to take medicine before meals, because when the stomach is empty, the liquid medicine can directly contact the gastrointestinal mucosa and pass through the stomach into the intestine more quickly, so that more of it can be absorbed and exert its effect, without being diluted by food in the stomach and affecting its efficacy.

2. Take after meals

Generally, take the medicine 15 to 30 minutes after a meal. If the disease is located in the upper part of the body, the medicine should be taken after meals. For treating diseases of the heart, lungs, chest, diaphragm, and stomach, taking the medicine after meals can allow the medicinal properties to move upward.