When is the best time to take Chinese medicine?

Generally speaking, it is better to take the medicine one hour before the meal in order to facilitate the absorption of the medicine as soon as possible. However, if the medicine is stimulating to the stomach and intestines, it is better to take it after meals to prevent side effects; tonic medicine, it is better to take it on an empty stomach; malaria medicine, it is better to take it 2 hours before an attack; tranquilizer medicine, it is better to take it before going to bed; acute and serious illnesses can be taken regardless of the time of the day; chronic illnesses should be taken on a regular basis so that it can continue to play a role in the efficacy of the medicine.

It can also be based on the location of the disease: "If the disease is above the chest and diaphragm, eat first and then take the medicine, if the disease is below the chest and diaphragm, take the medicine first and then eat; if the disease is in the limbs and blood, it is better to have an empty stomach on the first day of the day, if the disease is in the bone marrow, it is better to be full and at night."

Individual formulas, the ancients have special requirements for the time of service, such as chicken song in the day before the dawn of the empty stomach before serving the effect is better