I like the way when you describe a Chinese medicine “a few bags with leaves and many other unpronounceables AND various insects” That was funny indeed!
I used to have this boiled drink a few years ago when i had sore throat, it was working slow on me but less side effect than west medicine(doctor said).
I guess chinese medicine is not suitable for people who having disease like heart attack, it’s seem to be good for people Chronic illness,like stomach illness.