Should Chinese medicine be taken before or after meals

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Many people usually use traditional Chinese medicine treatment when they see a doctor and take medicine. I have taken traditional Chinese medicine before, and I have a clear grasp of the time of taking traditional Chinese medicine. Now, let me tell you about this problem.

Should Chinese medicine be taken before or after meals

One: in life, some Chinese medicine can be taken before meals: generally 30-60 minutes before meals. The location of the disease is below, so we should take medicine before meals, so that the drug can be easily released, such as liver and kidney deficiency or waist disease. In the treatment of intestinal diseases, it is also appropriate to take medicine before meals, because in the state of stomach empty, the medicine liquid can directly contact with the gastrointestinal mucosa and enter the intestine quickly through the stomach, so that it can be absorbed more and play a role, and will not be affected by the dilution of food in the stomach.

Second: in life, some traditional Chinese medicine can be taken after meals: generally 15-30 minutes after meals. The location of the disease is in the upper part of the body, so we should take medicine after meals. Such as the treatment of heart, lung, chest diaphragm, epigastric disease above, take after meals, can make the drug upward. Drugs that stimulate the gastrointestinal tract after meals can reduce the damage to gastrointestinal mucosa. More toxic drugs should also be taken after meals to avoid side effects due to absorption too fast.

Third: in life, some traditional Chinese medicine can be taken on an empty stomach: the tonic Decoction should be taken on an empty stomach in the morning for full absorption. The drugs used for anthelmintic or treatment of limb blood diseases should also be taken on an empty stomach, so that the drugs can enter the intestine quickly, and maintain a high concentration and play a rapid effect. The same is true of the decoction with purgative effect to enhance the efficacy.

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In addition, when taking traditional Chinese medicine, you should make decisions according to your own condition, composition of the medicine, and normal work and rest time. If necessary, you can consult a doctor.