Analysis of processing methods on Shiyan from Summary of information on Chinese herbal medicine processing in all dynasties / 国际中医中药杂志

This article discussed the origin and development of the traditional Chinese medicine Shiyan processing, processing history and overview of modern researches. The book of the Summary of information on Chinese herbal medicine processing in all dynasties was consulted which 167 bookson the processing methods of ancient herbal medicine. The content of ancient Shiyan processing was summarized in order to provide standardization for further studies on the optimal processing method of Shiyan, and to ensure the quality of the pieces, and the clinical curative effect.