Historical evolution and processing mechanism of ‘nine steaming and nine drying’ of traditional Chinese medicine preparation
Yong-kang Li,
Zhi Chen,
Chao Zhang
Abstract:Context
Nine steaming and nine drying is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) processing method and it is widely used for processing tonifying herbs. Modern research reveals that the repeated steaming and drying process varies the composition and clinical efficacy of TCM.
Objective
This paper analyzes and explores the historical evolution, research progress, development strategies, and problems encountered in the nine steaming and nine drying process so as to provide a … Show more
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