The common dosage for most of the available medicinals is 6 to 10 grams.
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Metal utensils such as iron, copper, or aluminum are appropriate to prepare decoctions.
Medicinals irritating to the stomach and intestines should be taken before meals. Sedatives and tranquilizers should be taken before bedtime.
Decoction is the most common form of administration of Chinese medicinals and are usually taken orally.
The disadvantage of pills is that, because their ingredients are fixed, they cannot readily be adjusted to match change in the presenting pattern.