What is the meaning of the medicinal properties of Chinese medicine

The medicinal properties of traditional Chinese medicine refer to the properties of pungency, bitterness, sweetness, acidity and saltiness, the properties of warmth, heat, cold and cold, as well as other special properties, such as aroma, fishy, odor, etc. These properties are the important basis for the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine. These attributes are the important basis for the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine, the medicinal properties of traditional Chinese medicine are positive and negative, and the same traditional Chinese medicine can show different medicinal characteristics, therefore, the medicinal properties of traditional Chinese medicine have a great guiding role in the use of traditional Chinese medicine.

Pharmacognosy is one of the most important theories in Chinese medicine, and it is of great practical significance in the clinical application of Chinese medicine. For the design of Chinese medicine prescriptions and the principles of compounding, as well as for the analysis of the nature of the herbs of each Chinese medicine, it is necessary to have a full understanding and mastery of their medicinal properties. For the treatment of diseases, understanding the medicinal properties of Chinese medicines will enable Chinese medicine doctors to prescribe medicines according to the symptoms, to prescribe precisely, to improve the efficiency of treating diseases, and thus to maximize the curative effect.

The effect of the medicinal properties of Chinese medicines on the concoction and storage of Chinese medicines

The medicinal properties of Chinese medicines also have an effect on the concoction and storage of Chinese medicines. In the process of preparation, Chinese medicines can change their medicinal characteristics through temperature, time and other factors, such as through the "warm", "cold", "moisturizing" and other ways to achieve different therapeutic effects. At the same time, in the process of storage and transportation, if not properly stored, its medicinal properties will also be reduced, thus affecting the use of Chinese medicine. Therefore, Chinese medicine doctors should strictly control the selection of herbs and concoctions when prescribing and using Chinese medicines, to improve and maintain the stability of the medicinal properties, so as to ensure its clinical efficacy.