novelaction Chapter 189: First Trial of the Prescription
Chapter 189: First Trial of the Prescription
Hearing this, Li Yu smiled approvingly: "That's great. Miss Chen's experience will definitely help us get twice the result with half the effort. Let's start preparing now!"
Zhang Jian whispered, "Don't worry. The proportion of the medicinal materials mentioned just now is extremely important. We still have to distribute them carefully." He took an ancient pharmacopoeia from the bookshelf, opened a page, and looked at it carefully.
"Yes, according to ancient books, the ratio of chrysanthemum, fructus aurantii and veronica directly affects the effect." Zhang Jian wrote down the ratio on a piece of paper. "According to what I know, chrysanthemum clears the liver and improves eyesight, fructus aurantii eliminates stagnation, and veronica harmonizes the two."
“I also suggest adding more Citrus aurantium, perhaps its effect of relieving stagnation can help alleviate the bitterness of other herbs.” Li Yu shared with excitement on his face.
"Then let's follow this ratio. Do you need me to start directly?" Chen Fang prepared the tools, with enthusiasm in her eyes.
“Separate them first and check the condition of the herbs carefully,” suggested Zhang Jian, who has always paid attention to the quality of herbs.
Chen Fang nodded, carefully picking the chrysanthemums first, examining each petal, then the smooth Citrus aurantium, and finally the bright-colored Veronica. The aromas of the three herbs intertwined to form a unique flavor that was invigorating.
"These herbs are quite fresh in terms of color and smell. It seems that we should be able to mix a good medicine." Li Yu said with satisfaction, a gleam in his eyes.
"I'll start grinding them now to see if I can get a more uniform powder." Chen Fang stood up, walked to the stone mortar next to her, and began to slowly grind with the pestle. As the pestle head beat up and down, the delicate fragrance of the herbs became more and more intense, like a fresh melody dancing in the air.
"When grinding, try to control the force to avoid excessive heat." This is the result of Zhang Jian's attention. "Not only should it be ground finely, but the characteristics of the medicinal materials should also be retained."
"Yes, I will pay attention." Chen Fang nodded seriously and continued to attack the herbs with a focused expression.
Li Yuze walked to Chen Fang with an encouraging smile on his face: "Miss Chen, you are really a caring person. The quality of medicinal materials will directly affect the efficacy of the medicine. Such investment will allow us to get twice the result with half the effort."
"In order to help more people, I am willing to make greater efforts." Chen Fang responded with a smile while grinding, thinking about the possibilities of the future in her heart.
As the grinding process progressed, the color of the medicinal material gradually changed in the stone mortar, from a clear form to powdery particles, and the aroma became stronger. After a while, the medicinal material was finally ground into powder.
"Okay, now you can start mixing." Chen Fang said softly. After washing her hands, she used a small spoon to take the powder of the three medicinal herbs respectively.
Zhang Jian instructed: "Put the chrysanthemum first, then add the Citrus aurantium, and finally the Veronica officinalis. When mixing, be careful not to stir too vigorously. It should be even and retain the unique aroma of each herb."
"I understand." Chen Fang nodded seriously and began to slowly mix the herbs together, carefully fearing that the slightest mistake would affect the final effect.
"Once we have finished these, we can start testing the actual effect of this prescription." Li Yu said excitedly, his eyes full of anticipation.
"Yes, next we need to prepare some patients to ensure that we can truly understand the efficacy of this prescription." Zhang Jian was also very excited.
"I know several old ladies here often complain about liver discomfort. Maybe we can ask them to try our prescription." Chen Fang made a suggestion, and began to imagine the scene of success in her mind.
"Great! Miss Chen's idea is brilliant!" Li Yu was more encouraged, his eyes showing determination. "It's settled. We will go look for those who need help tomorrow."
Li Yu lowered his head to think, then nodded and said: "Okay, there are so many people coming and going here, so we must be cautious in our plan. A quiet place may be more suitable."
"I have a small restaurant nearby. It's quiet and suitable for conversation." The businessman took the initiative to suggest, and his eyes swept through the hustle and bustle of the market and happened to be fixed on a small restaurant with ancient charm. The pine wood structure and green tile cover gave it a unique charm.
"Then let's go there." Zhang Jian also agreed, secretly admiring the businessman's powerful information network.
The group walked along the bluestone alley, and within ten minutes, they arrived at the restaurant. Pushing the door and entering, the restaurant was filled with fragrance, wooden tables and chairs were arranged in an orderly manner, and several guests were talking in low voices, the atmosphere was quiet and warm.
The merchant took the lead and walked into the inner hall, pointing to a table by the window and said, "The view here is nice, what do you think?"
"Great." Li Yu and Zhang Jian agreed at the same time. The three of them sat down and the waiter immediately served them tea.
"Our conversation today is mainly about how to make the trade of medicinal herbs smoother." The businessman picked up his teacup with a serious look. "In this land, the demand for rare medicinal herbs is gradually increasing. But at the same time, the competition is also becoming more and more fierce."
"I understand that this road is full of challenges." Zhang Jian frowned, listening to the businessman's words, and began to think about the future layout in his heart.
"Competition is competition, but I believe that as long as we grasp the unique mechanism, we can win more business opportunities." The businessman smiled slightly, "For example, we can consider establishing a long-term cooperative relationship. The scarcity of medicinal materials determines that we must establish a reliable channel."
Li Yu seemed to understand what the businessman meant and interrupted, "Are you saying that we can work with some medicinal herb growers to ensure quality and supply control from the source?"
The businessman nodded. "That's right. Instead of fighting alone, why not work together and form a joint force? In this way, we can support each other and share resources during the transaction."
"It sounds great, but how do we screen out reliable partners?" Chen Fang also participated in it and was obviously very interested in this plan.
The businessman smiled slightly, his eyes twinkling: "This question is not difficult. First, we can make a preliminary screening through the trust relationship we have established before. Secondly, we can conduct on-site inspections to understand their production capacity and reputation."
"If the person we choose is unreliable, our plan will most likely fail." Zhang Jian pondered for a moment and raised his doubts.
"So, this process must be rigorous and meticulous." The businessman said slowly, his tone firm, "We must ensure that every partner has the corresponding strength and credit, and we must not blindly choose because of temporary interests."
Li Yu asked confidently: "Can we start the process as soon as possible?"
The businessman nodded. "Of course. The sooner you act, the sooner you can seize the market opportunity. I already have a list of several growers that I can provide to you."
Hearing this, Chen Fang was excited: "If this succeeds, our medicinal materials business will surely flourish!"
"That's right. The first step to success is to have clear goals and strategies." The businessman continued with confidence, "At the same time, we also need to establish a reasonable pricing mechanism to ensure fairness and justice so that every link can be accepted by people."
Zhang Jian asked from another perspective: "How should we arrange transportation and sales?"
"I can contact the shipping team. They have many years of experience in this area and can ensure the safe and swift delivery of the herbs," the businessman began, smiling as he thought of his well-informed network.
"In this way, we have opened up the entire supply chain." Li Yu was very excited and always believed that this plan would create a new situation.
As the discussion deepened, the determination of the people in their hearts became stronger and the atmosphere in the restaurant continued to heat up. Their respective wisdom and experience intersected at this moment, and the blueprint for the future gradually became clear with their discussion.