In addition to acupuncture and dry herbs, a large range of Chinese patent medicines are also available. Normally, they're consist of extracted condensed pills or capsules and it have been made since ancient times by combining several dried herbs and other ingredients, and some of them are secret prescriptions handed down in the family since they had been verified having a good effect during the generations. Patents may come in other forms such as dripping pills, liquids, syrups, powders, granules and instant teas. They can be used for treatment of various diseases or simply used for maintaining good health.