Modern Decoction Method vs.Traditional Decoction Method

OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of modern decoction method vs. traditional decoction method on decoction rate and decoction quality. METHODS: The advantages and disadvantages were compared between the two decoction methods through analysis on the whole decoction process and the storage of the decoction before oral administration taking major components or active components as parameters. RESULTS: As compare with traditional decoction method, the modern decoction method had more advantages for in which the operation is standard, the contents of active components were high, and the quality control can be performed from many ways. CONCLUSION: The modern decoction method deserves to be popularized.