中药汤剂历史悠久,因其吸收快,疗效好,深受广大患者欢迎。近年来,随着中药走向世界,汤剂的前途已引起国内外学者的关注。目前,汤剂质量每有下降趋势,已不同程度地影响了疗效。对此,广大患者和医药工作者反应强烈。现发一组稿件探讨之,以期对重视调剂工作,提高汤剂质量有所裨益。 Traditional Chinese medicine decoction has a long history. Because of its rapid absorption and good curative effect, it is well received by the majority of patients. In recent years, with the Chinese medicine going global, the future of decoction has attracted the attention of scholars at home and abroad. At present, the declining trend of decoction quality has affected the efficacy in different degrees. In response, the majority of patients and medical workers reacted strongly. A group of manuscripts are being discussed to explore the importance of adjusting the work and improving the quality of decoction.