Chinese medicine after meals or before meals

Traditional Chinese medicine after meals or before meals need to be judged according to the nature of traditional Chinese medicine, therapeutic efficacy and other aspects.

If it is warm, hot and tonic effect of traditional Chinese medicine, it is generally recommended to take it before meals on an empty stomach, can better promote drug absorption. Cool, cold drugs are recommended to take after meals, can reduce the stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, sedative drugs can be taken after dinner before bedtime.

Whether taking traditional Chinese medicine before meals or after meals, should be half an hour apart from eating time, so as not to reduce the drug effect. Avoid drinking, smoking during medication.