1.TCM Prescription Dispensing: Accurately dispense TCM decoction pieces and TCM patent medicine for outpatients & inpatients per prescriptions.
2.TCM Decoction Service: Combine modern intelligent equipment with traditional techniques to provide customized decoction services.
3.Medication Guidance: Clarify decoction methods, dosage, administration time & dietary taboos; answer patients' medication questions; improve medication compliance & safety
4.TCM Inventory Management: Handle procurement, inspection, storage, preservation & inventory of TCM decoction pieces and TCM patent medicine.
5.Technical Support & Research: Undertake hospital-wide TCM identification, toxicological/pharmacological analysis & scientific research cooperation
Features & Highlights：
1.TCM Prescription-based Processing & Acupoint Application
To meet inpatient clinical needs, our department prepares various TCM prescription-based processed products (e.g., New Sanhuang Paste, Wuzhuyu Paste, Houpo Qi-Regulating Paste, Blood-Activating External Wash Decoction) and provides guidance on acupoint application therapy to enhance TCM clinical efficacy. Also we collaborate with the TCM Department to implement specialized TCM therapeutic techniques including umbilical-abdominal application of the “Xiaopi Formula” (Qi-Regulating and Mass-Dissolving Formula) for malignant tumor–induced ascites; foot soaking with the “Zuyu Formula” (Foot-Bath Formula) to alleviate chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy; and tarsal immersion using the “Zufu Bath Formula” (Tarsal Therapy Formula) for hand-foot syndrome caused by chemotherapeutic agents.
2.Preparation of TCM Formulations
We carry out the preparation of traditional TCM dosage forms (ointments, paste, elixir, pills, powders), such as pure hand-made watered pills. We strictly control key preparation technologies and quality points, provide personalized clinical medications, inherits and innovates TCM technologies.
3.TCM Decoction Pieces Identification & Field Herb Recognition
Senior TCM pharmacists with rich experience lead TCM decoction pieces identification and field herb recognition practices. By integrating theory with practice, participants enhance identification skills of original TCM plants and medicinal materials, thereby fostering professional TCM talents.
4.TCM Culture Dissemination
Our department is dedicated to TCM culture promotion. Through official WeChat accounts and video channels, we disseminate TCM knowledge via illustrated articles and short videos. Also we develop a series of functional herbal sachets with distinct therapeutic properties. And guided by the principle of “food and medicine sharing the same origin”, we design seasonal dietary therapy regimens, integrating TCM culture into daily life.
