Chinese herbalists draw pharmaceuticals determined in a standard way (in everyday use there are several thousand), they are gradually adapted to the kind of disease the patient, and to his physical condition. This recipe may contain more than 30 different ingredients. The many potions include plant products, including minerals and animal materials. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) ingredients of drugs are grouped according to their energy, Yin and Yang. Sedatives symbolizes Yin, warming up and strengthening the Yang. Raw materials are derived from medicinal plants in full growth, because they will contain the most vitamins, minerals and active substances.

Herbs are administered in various forms, and, behold, some of them:

Pigu łki

Traditional pills produced with a compilation of therapeutic agents in combination with water, honey, rice paste or wax as binders and ściągającymi. Substances in paste form was given in an elongated shape, placing it between two concave parts of a special tool, and then after molding was cut into tiny little discs and allowed to harden.

Currently, China produces powdered herbs in tablet or liquid herbal extracts in combination with substances in the form of ściągającymi sugar coated or without coating. Typically, concentrated pills and tablets are considered the most effective form of manufactured traditional medicines. Pill-tablet dissolves slowly, the frequency of absorption of active ingredients is free, and the effects of prolonged treatment.

For patients who receive large amounts of tablets, concentrated herbs are facilitated, because the concentration of medicinal substances is several times higher than in natural herbs, so the resulting product also has all the nutritional properties, readily enters the blood stream, accelerating the healing effect in the case of diseases.

Pigu łki Water

For the manufacture of traditional water pills used for boiling water and superheated steam over shaken, such as a bamboo tray with a powdered therapeutic agent until thickened paste is obtained, which formed pills of different sizes and subjected to a drying process. Water pills dissolve faster and are used to treat ailments of the stomach and intestines. At present, water pills are manufactured using modern equipment.

Pigu łki Honey

Traditional methods of producing honey pills in principle do not differ from the current mode of production. Just as before, so today, to the boiling honey is poured powdered medicinal substances and are formed by mixing an appropriate volume of pills. Formerly done by hand, carry out that function is a special device. Honey is not only a binding component, although it occupies 50% by weight of the formed pill, but it contributes to the improvement of its therapeutic value. Miodowi attributed to dampening of the lungs, inhibition of cough, moistening the intestines and easing constipation. Also increases the palatability of drug prevents moisture loss and the subsequent hardening of the pill during prolonged storage. Currently, the pill is placed in a honey-wax shell.

Pigu łki water and honey

Honey water pills are most common form of pills in China. Production methods do not depart from the traditional methods of their preparation. Interconnection powders as ingredients used in medicinal honey and water. Honey water pills dried slowly, so they are more durable than pills made from the honey, are also characterized by low moisture content and are easier to store.

Pigu łki wax

As a binding agent used beeswax. Used when the components of the drug was toxic. Were produced in different sizes. Larger dissolved before use in warm water or warm wine. Smaller swallowed, drink warm water or wine. Currently wax pills are not universally applicable.

Pigu łki Rice

Prepared from rice flour, which is stirred with the powdered herbs and a little water. Substances in paste form was given in the shape of the oblong "rollers", which formed into pills. This formed was dried at high temperature. Compared to the wax pills dissolve faster and help to reduce possible side effects and milder digestion.

Powders

Obtained from dried or fresh parts of plants by crushing or grinding them until you get small particles of herbs. Added to the various forms of drugs or used directly. This is a good way of phasing the drug, giving the political system can get used to the dose. Under the forms of powders, there shall also be therapeutic minerals and raw materials of animal origin. Currently, most powders are placed in gelatin capsules. When using an external powdered herbs are mixed with alcohol, vinegar, oil sezamkowym, milk or water. Alcohol improves blood circulation and alleviates pain. Oil prevents dry skin. Vinegar / this mucus and fluids. Milk prevent dry skin and has nutritional properties. Some powders can be directly blew in, for example, ear, nose, eyes (given to the center of the lower eyelid), and you can sprinkle them prepare food or medicinal teas. Powdered herbs used directly are often more effective than regular pills.

Aga cut

Are compiled by combining - mixing of medications, such as powdered herbs with vinegar, with a pure grain alcohol (60%) or oil for massaging. The use of alcoholic extract of herbs enhances the therapeutic effects, improves blood circulation. Herbal extracts rubbed into the skin. They are used to treat painful joints, muscles and ligaments, and rheumatism.

Granules

Convenient form for use are granules. Traditionally, formed by mixing powdered herb-beaten together with a paste made of flour or rice. After the formation of small lumps, and drying, again crushed into smaller particles. Currently, the production of pellets used in China's modern technology with the use of starch as a binder, whereby the granules have a higher power to heal in comparison to the traditional method produced.

Capsule łki

Made from gelatin, are also a convenient way of taking herbs, especially if they are unpleasant to the taste. Contain powders or liquid extracts made from medicinal substances. In order to facilitate swallowing and faster absorption should be taken with a drink of hot water or tea. They are used when the medicine requires urgent action.

Pessaries and suppositories

Traditional suppository created from a mixture of powdered herbs with astringent. After forming dried until they reach a thick and dense texture. As a binder used vegetable or animal fats. After entering into the rectum is easily dissolved, releasing a medicinal substance.

Cones are used to treat hemorrhoids, cysts, intestinal disorders and to recover of toxic substances.

Globules are produced in a similar manner, are primarily used vaginally. Treat inflammation, irritation and bumps.

Syrups.

Typically contain concentrated herbal decoctions mixed with honey, sugar syrup or alcohol. They are manufactured as reinforcing agents, anti-tussive in the treatment of sore throat and additional blood. Syrup is a useful therapeutic agent for children.

Slices

Traditional patch was produced from a piece of cloth or animal skin, after applying medicated paste was allowed to harden. Treatment pastes were prepared as ointments, herbal blends fried in sesame oil or animal fat, and then filtered. That produced a patch prior to use had to be warmed and softened.

Today's patches are essentially the same as their conventional counterparts. Only raised the quality of the materials used to cover medical and paste method of production - before the application does not require heating. The skin area treated should be cleaned - the best warm bath. The patch is a healing from 4 to 5 days, if necessary, you can stick a new one. Discontinue use if there is a clear redness, itching or skin irritation. All slices, both traditional and modern, should not be applied to open wounds or skin inflammation surfaces, especially where the effusion is present.

Medicinal Plasters are usually to relieve pain in muscles, joints, gynecological disorders and certain skin diseases and to keep the heat out of the sick.

Ointments

Traditionally prepared by frying them in oil or herbs mixed with pork fat or beeswax. Currently used vaseline preparations made from natural ingredients that are used instead of petroleum products. Compounded medicines brought to the boil in vaseline, and after mixing the sieve. After cooling, it is forced into the jars and tubes. Are typically used to treat skin diseases or injuries, bruises, sprains and rheumatic diseases.