Why do Chinese medicine mixtures need preservatives?

Chinese medicine mixture is a common Chinese medicine preparation, but do you know? It needs preservatives. So, why do Chinese medicine mixtures need preservatives? Next, let's discuss it together.

Characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine mixture

Traditional Chinese medicine mixture is a traditional Chinese medicine preparation made from a variety of traditional Chinese medicines in a certain proportion. It has the characteristics of stable drug effect and convenient medication, and is widely used in TCM clinic.

Disadvantages of traditional Chinese medicine mixture

The disadvantage of traditional Chinese medicine mixture is that it is easy to be polluted and easy to breed bacteria and mold. This is because the mixture of traditional Chinese medicine contains a lot of water and sugar, which is a good source of nutrition for microbial growth.

Function of preservative

Preservatives are chemicals that can inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Adding a proper amount of preservatives into the mixture of traditional Chinese medicine can effectively inhibit the growth of microorganisms and prolong the shelf life of the mixture of traditional Chinese medicine.

Types of preservatives

Common preservatives are benzoic acid, potassium sorbate, paraben, etc. These preservatives have undergone strict safety assessment and testing, and are harmless to human body.

Correct use of preservatives

Although preservatives can prolong the shelf life of traditional Chinese medicine mixture, excessive use of preservatives will also cause harm to human health. Therefore, when using preservatives, we must use them in strict accordance with the prescribed dosage to ensure the safety of Chinese medicine mixture.