At the beginning of winter, it is once again the season for nourishing with ointment formulas. At this time, using ointment formula for supplementation has the effects of tonifying deficiency and strengthening weakness, preventing and treating diseases. But the timing and method of taking the ointment formula are specific, not everyone is the same. For this purpose, the reporter interviewed Tong Anrong, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and a nationally renowned traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and asked him to explain from a professional perspective. Gao Fang, also known as decoction or ointment, is one of the commonly used dosage forms of traditional Chinese medicine. It is also one of the eight ancient dosage forms of traditional Chinese medicine, namely "soup, decoction, pill, powder, pill, wine, tablet, and ointment". It generally consists of about 20-30 Chinese herbal medicines and is also known as nourishing medicine because it can have a good nourishing effect. It originated in the Han and Tang dynasties, matured in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and developed today. It is a thick semi liquid or frozen dosage form made on the basis of large compound decoctions, with different prescriptions established according to people's different constitutions and clinical manifestations, and mixed with certain excipients after concentrated decoction. As a traditional Chinese medicine expert, Tong Anrong has conducted extensive research on the use of ointment formulas for nourishment. He said that ointment formula is a very good supplement, which not only has the function of regulating and supplementing, but also has the function of preventing and treating diseases. It has a very good therapeutic effect on weak and multi sick people, the elderly, and sub healthy populations. For those with insufficient Qi and blood, deficiency of the five organs, weak constitution, or various weak symptoms during the recovery period due to surgery, postpartum, major illness, serious illness, or chronic wasting disease, the Autumn and Winter Nourishing Cream Formula can effectively improve the weak state, alleviate clinical symptoms, promote sleep, enhance physical fitness, and improve quality of life. Tong Anrong specifically pointed out that for cancer patients in the recovery period, taking Fu Zheng Gao Zi Yao in winter can not only improve immune function, but also store rich nutrients in the body, which helps prevent recurrence, metastasis, colds, and enhance resistance. Tong Anrong believes that this effect is very practical, as it can gradually improve the disease resistance of people with low immunity, achieving the effect of preventing diseases. In addition, the ointment formula has a significant effect on regulating the balance of yin and yang, correcting sub-health, and restoring the human body to its optimal state. Working in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment, many young people may experience sub-health conditions such as dizziness, lower back pain, fatigue, insomnia, and early white hair due to energy exhaustion. The ointment formula can help them restore normalcy. Children can also use ointment supplements according to their growth needs, especially for those with symptoms such as recurrent respiratory infections, anorexia, and anemia who suffer from physical weakness. Cream supplements are suitable for all seasons, so why is it best to take them in winter? Tong Anrong said that ancient people believed that the third month of winter was the season when "vitality lurks and yang energy is stored", which is the stage of maintenance and accumulation throughout the year. People's appetite increases significantly, and the spleen and stomach become more active. At this time, taking tonics can better play the role of tonics, with less investment and faster results. Take it for a winter to "refuel" and "recharge" the body, reversing sub-health status back to a healthy state. From the perspective of modern medicine, it is because the temperature is low in winter, and the gastrointestinal absorption function is relatively strong. The metabolism rate of the human body slows down in winter, and nutrients can be more converted into their own substances. At this time, supplementation can better play a nourishing role, and the ointment is less likely to mold or deteriorate in winter, affecting its efficacy. Are there any rules regarding the timing of medication? Tong Anrong said that it is advisable to take the ointment on an empty stomach every day, that is, in the morning and before going to bed. Its advantage is that it can quickly absorb the medicine in the gastrointestinal tract and maintain a high concentration to exert its therapeutic effect. For those who experience gastrointestinal discomfort when taking on an empty stomach, they can switch to taking it between 45 minutes and 1 hour after a half hungry and half full meal. Tong Anrong also reminds those who take tonics to pay attention to some taboos during use: avoid eating greasy, spicy, difficult to digest, and strongly stimulating foods to avoid hindering the digestive function of the spleen and stomach and affecting the absorption of the ointment; It is not advisable to drink strong tea when taking ointment; Do not eat radish in ointment containing ginseng; If the patient has yang deficiency and cold, they should avoid eating raw and cold foods; If it is a case of yin deficiency and excessive fire, then avoid eating spicy and stimulating foods; For asthma patients, it is advisable to avoid eating shrimp and crab with a fishy smell. In addition, some supplements may encounter unexpected situations during use, such as catching a cold, fever, coughing, phlegm production, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal diseases, as well as other acute illnesses. If the symptoms are severe, timely medical attention should be sought. If you experience discomfort such as nausea and bloating before taking the ointment, you can ask a doctor to prescribe a few "open circuit prescriptions" to restore your gastrointestinal function before starting to take the ointment. (New Society)