What are the taboos of decocting Chinese medicine?

In daily life, many people know that Chinese medicine is very good for the human body. Chinese medicine is generally made from some plant herbs that are dried in the sun. Chinese medicine is warm and tonic, mild and non-irritating to the body, without too much negative effect, and is well absorbed by the body. Different Chinese medicines can treat some diseases of the human body and do not have such great side effects on the body. So what are the taboos of decocting Chinese medicine? Let me give you a detailed introduction below.

Although Chinese medicines decocted in hospitals or pharmacies are generally packaged in vacuum seals, the temperature is relatively high in summer, so it is best to store the liquid medicine in the refrigerator for no more than seven days. If the medicine bag is bulging or the medicine has changed its taste or contains bubbles, the medicine has most likely gone bad and it is best not to take it.

If you are decocting Chinese medicine yourself, the time required is also important. When decocting medicine by yourself, it is usually decocted twice a day, once in the morning, and the residue is decocted again in the evening. However, you cannot decoct medicine in this way in summer. Instead, you should decoct it once, then add water to decoct the second dose and take it in the evening. The decocted medicine juice should be stored in the refrigerator at low temperature in time, and it should be heated before drinking. It should be pointed out that it is generally not recommended to take Chinese herbal decoctions that you cook yourself overnight.

Experts particularly emphasize that some people put medicinal materials in the refrigerator to extend their storage time, which is also inappropriate. Putting medicinal materials together with other foods not only makes it easy for various bacteria to invade the medicinal materials, but the humidity in the refrigerator is high, and the medicinal materials are also easily affected by moisture and mold.

The air humidity is relatively high in summer, so it is best to place medicinal materials in a ventilated and dry place, and the humidity should not be too high. In addition, it is also recommended not to ask someone to decoct multiple bags of Chinese medicine for you in summer like in winter and then take them home to take slowly.

The above article describes in detail the taboos of decocting Chinese medicine. I believe that after reading this, all friends have a deeper understanding of the taboos of decocting Chinese medicine. In daily life, you should pay attention to your body, combine work and rest, avoid overeating, try to eat less greasy food, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.