中成药,顾名思义,就是根据临床疾病需要,用中药材加工制成各种大小和形状不同的成品药物。除汤剂外,常用的如丸、散、丹、膏、酒、片、针、油、露、冲剂,还有合、糖、浆、栓、胶囊、茶、曲、锭、条、线、炙剂等均属中成药制剂。这些制剂有内服、外用和内服外用均可三种。中成药较汤剂有以下优点: ①贮存、携带和服用方便。②剂量准确,药效均匀持久。③服后恶心呕吐等副作用少。④性和力缓(开窍剂如“三宝”等除外),对慢性病缓治,巩固疗效尤宜。 Chinese patent medicines, as the name suggests, are based on the needs of clinical diseases, with Chinese herbal medicines processed into a variety of finished drugs of different sizes and shapes. In addition to decoction, commonly used pills, powder, Dan, cream, wine, tablets, needles, oil, dew, granules, as well as joint, sugar, syrup, suppository, capsule, tea, song, ingot, bar, thread, Tannins and so on are Chinese medicine preparations. These preparations can be used internally, externally and internally or externally for three purposes. Compared with decoction, Chinese patent medicine has the following advantages: 1 It is convenient for storage, carrying and taking. 2 The dosage is accurate and the efficacy is even and lasting. There were few side effects such as nausea and vomiting after taking 3 servings. 4 Sexuality and Relief (Excluding rehydration agents such as “Sambo”), it is advisable to cure chronic diseases and consolidate their curative effects.