[Objective] The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of the herbal feed additive Zengrujianniusan on the milk production of dairy cows. [Method] Thirty-two black-white lactating cows were randomly divided...[Objective] The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of the herbal feed additive Zengrujianniusan on the milk production of dairy cows. [Method] Thirty-two black-white lactating cows were randomly divided into four groups, and were fed with forage supplemented with 0 （control group）, 0.2%, 0.4% and 0.6% Zengrujianniusan for 60 d. During this period, the contents of fat, protein and non-fat solid in milk were measured every 20 d. [Result] The milk production of the cows whose forage was added with 0.2 %, 0.4 % and 0.6% Zengrujianniusan was 4.02%, 12.50%, 14.00% higher than that of the control （P〉0.05）. The herbal feed additive had no significant influence on the contents of fat, milk and non-fat solid in milk, but significantly reduced the number of somatic cells. [Conclusion] The study will provide reference for developing feed additives which is safe and non-toxic to cows and their milk.展开更多
AIM： To investigate the effect of Qinggan Huoxuefang （QGHXF） on improvement of liver function and pathology in rats, and to analyze the mechanism. METHODS： Wistar rats were divided into three groups at random： no...AIM： To investigate the effect of Qinggan Huoxuefang （QGHXF） on improvement of liver function and pathology in rats, and to analyze the mechanism. METHODS： Wistar rats were divided into three groups at random： normal control group （12）, micro-amount carbon tetrachlodde group （CCh）（12） and model group A （60）. The model group A was ingested with the mixture （500 mL/L alcohol, 8 mL/kg per day; corn oil, 2 mL/kg per day; pyrazole, 24 mg/kg per day） once a day and intraperitoneal injections of 0.25 mL/kg of a 250 mL/L solution of CCh in olive oil twice a week for 12 wk. The CCh group received intraperitoneal injections only. At the end of 8 wk the model group A （60） was divided into 5 subgroups： model group, Xiaochaihu Chongji （XCH） group, QGHXF high dose group, moderate dose group and low dose group, and were given the drugs respectively. At the end of 12 wk, all the rats were killed and blood samples collected, as well as liver tissue. Blood samples were used for evaluation of alanine transaminase （ALT）, aspartate aminotransferase （AST）, alkaline phosphatase （ALP）, gamma-glutamyltransferase （y-GT）. Liver specimens were obtained for routine HE, apoptosis gene array and flow cytometry analysis. RESULTS： A liver fibrosis animal model was successfully established. Fibrosis was obviously reduced in QGHXF high dose group, and no fibrosis formed in CCh group. Compared with model group the QGHXF group and XCH group could obviously decrease the level of ALT, AST, ALP, and GGT （P〈0.05）. QGHXF high dose group was better than XCH group in ALT （615± 190 vs 867± 115）,and AST（1972 ± 366 vs 2777 ± 608）. Moreover, QGHXF could reduce liver inflammation, fibrosis-induced hepatic stellate cell （HSC） apoptosis and regulate apoptosis gene expression. The HSC apoptosis rates of QGHXF groups were 22.4±3.13, 13.79±2.26 and 10.07± 1.14, higher than model group, 6.58±1.04 （P〈 0.05）. Compared to model group, 39 genes were up-regulated, 11 solely expressed and 17 down-regulated in high dose group. CONCLUSION： QGHXF can improve liver fibrosis and induce HSC apoptosis.展开更多
AIM: To demonstrate the effect of Hewei-Decoction (Decoction for regulating the stomach) on chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) and eradication of Helicobacter pylori. METHODS: Ninety patients with CAG entering the inves...AIM: To demonstrate the effect of Hewei-Decoction (Decoction for regulating the stomach) on chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) and eradication of Helicobacter pylori. METHODS: Ninety patients with CAG entering the investigation were divided into six differentiation syndromes, based on their major symptoms and signs. Hewei-Decoction was taken by all the patients orally for 4 or 8 wk. The efficacy was assessed by both the composite accumulation of reduced scores of major symptoms and the eradication of H pylori.X2 test was used to compare the efficacy between H pylori-positive and negative cases, and to disclose the relationship between efficacy and eradication of H pylori. RESULTS: In patients with six different syndrome types, the efficacy of Hewei-Decoction was 91.67% (11/12), 92.86% (13/14), 97.22% (35/36), 87.50% (14/16), 75.00% (6/8), 75.00% (3/4) respectively. The rate of highly efficacious was 58.33% (7/12), 50.00% (7/14), 77.78% (28/36), 62.50% (10/16), 12.50% (1/8) and 25.00% (1/4), respectively. The total efficacy was 91.11% (82/90), and the rate of highly efficacious was 60.00% (54/90). The eradication rate of H pylori was 67.86% (38/56). The therapeutic effect of Hewei-Decoction was better in H pylori positive cases than that in H pylori-negative cases with the total effect of 96.43% vs 82.35% (P<0.05). In 56 H pylori positive cases, the therapeutic effect was better in H pylori eradicated cases than that in H pylori-existent cases with the total effect of 97.37% vs 72.22% (P<0.01). CONCLUSION: Hewei-Decoction is effective in most cases of all the syndrome types. The results indicate that eradication of H pylori is one of the important mechanisms for alleviation of symptoms and signs. Also, the decoction is efficacious in H pylori-negative cases.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the protective mechanisms of Weikang (WK) decoction on gastric mucosae. METHODS: Ninety rats were randomly divided into nine groups of 10 each, namely group, model group, group with large WK dosage...AIM: To investigate the protective mechanisms of Weikang (WK) decoction on gastric mucosae. METHODS: Ninety rats were randomly divided into nine groups of 10 each, namely group, model group, group with large WK dosage, group with medium WK dosage, group with small WK dosage, group with herbs of jianpiyiqi (strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi), group with herbs of yangxuehuoxue (invigorating the circulation of and nourishing the blood), group with herbs of qingrejiedu (clearing away the heat-evils and toxic materials), group with colloidal bismuth pectin (CBP) capsules. According to the method adopted by Yang Xuesong, except normal control group, chronic gastric ulcer was induced with 100% acetic acid. On the sixth day after moldmaking, WK decoction was administered, respectively at doses of 20, 10 and 5 g/kg to rats of the WK groups, or the groups with herbs of jianpiyiqi, yangxuehuoxue and qingrejiedu, 10 ml/kg was separately administered to each group every day. For the group with CBP capsules, medicine was dissolved with water and doses 15 times of human therapeutic dose were administered (10 mL/kg solution containing 0.35% CBP). Rats of other groups were fed with physiological saline (10 ml/kg every day). Administration lasted for 16 d. Rats were killed on d 22 after mold making to observe changes of gastric mucosa. The mucus thickness of gastric mucosa surface was measured. Levels of epidermal growth factor (EGF) in gastric juice, nitric oxide (NO) in gastric tissue, endothelin (ET) in plasma, superoxide dismutase (SOD) in plasma, malondialdehyde (MDA) in plasma and prostaglandin I2 (PGI2) were examined. RESULTS: Compared with control group, ulceration was found in gastric mucosa of model group rats. The mucus thickness of gastric mucosa surface, the levels of EGF, NO, 6-K-PGF1α and SOD decreased significantly in the model group (EGF: 0.818±0.18 vs 2.168±0.375, NO: 0.213±0.049 vs 0.601±0.081, 6-K-PGF1α 59.7±6.3 vs 96.6±8.30, SOD: 128.6±15.0 vs 196.6±35.3, P<0.01),the levels of ET (179.96±37.40 vs 46.64±21.20, P<0.01) and MDA (48.2±4.5 vs 15.7±4.8, P<0.01) increased. Compared with model group, the thickness of regenerative mucosa increased, glandular arrangement was in order, and cystic dilative glands decreased, while the mucus thickness of gastric mucosa surface increased (20 g/kg WK: 51.3±2.9 vs 23.2±8.4,10 g/kg WK: 43.3±2.9 vs23.2±8.4,, 5 g/kg WK: 36.1±7.2 vs 23.2±8.4, jianpiyiqi: 35.4±5.6 vs 23.2±8.4, yangxuehuoxue: 33.1±8.9 vs 23.2±8.4, qingrejiedu: 31.0±8.0 vs 23.2±8.4 and CBP: 38.2±3.5 vs23.2±8.4, P<0.05-0.01). The levels of EGF (20 g/kg WK: 1.364±0.12 vs 0.818±0.18, 10 g/kg WK: 1.359±0.24 vs 0.818±0.18, 5 g/kg WK: 1.245±0.31 vs 0.818±0.18, jianpiyiqi: 1.025± 0.45 vs 0.818±0.18, yangxuehuoxue: 1.03±0.29 vs 0.818±0.18, qingrejiedu: 1.02±0.47 vs 0.818±0.18 and CBP: 1.237±0.20 VS 0.818±0.18, p<0.05-0.01), NO (20 g/kg WK: 0.480±0.026 vs 0.213±0.049, 10 g/kg WK: 0.390±0.055 vs 0.213±0.049, 5 g/kg WK: 0.394±0.026 vs 0.213±0.049, jianpiyiqi: 0.393±0.123 vs 0.213±0.049, yangxuehuoxue: 0.463±0.077 vs 0.213±0.049, qingrejiedu: 0.382±0.082 vs 50.213±0.049 and CBP: 0.395±0.053 vs 0.213±0.049, P<0.05-0.01), 6-K-PGF1α (20 g/kg WK: 86.8±7.6 vs 59.7±6.3,10 g/kg WK: 77.9±7.0 vs 59.7±6.3, 5 g/kg WK: 70.0±5.4 vs 59.7±6.3, jianpiyiqi: 73.5±12.2 vs 59.7±6.3, yangxuehuoxue: 65.1±5,3 vs 59.7±6.3, qingrejiedu: 76.9±14.6 vs 59.7±6.3,and CBP: 93.7±10.7 vs 59.7±6.3, P<0.05-0.01) and SOD (20 g/kg WK: 186.4±19.9 vs 128.6±15.0,10 g/kg WK: 168.2±21.7 vs 128.6±15.0, 5 g/kg WK: 155.6±21.6 vs 128.6±15.0, jianpiyiqi: 168.0±85.3 vs 128.6±15.0, yangxuehuoxue: 165.0±34.0 vs 128.6±15.0, qingrejiedu: 168.2±24.9 vs 128.6±15.0, and CBP: 156.3±18.1 vs 128.6±15.0, P<0.05-0.01) significantly increased. The levels of ET (20 g/kg WK: 81.30± 17.20 vs 179.96±37.40, 10 g/kg WK: 83.40±25.90 vs 179.96±37.40, 5 g/kg WK: 93.87±20.70 vs 179.96±37.40, jianpiyiqi: 130.67±43.66 vs 179.96±37.40, yangxuehuoxue: 115.88±34.09 vs 179.96±37.40, qingrejiedu: 108.22±36.97 vs 179.96±37.40, and CBP: 91.96±19.0 vs 179.96±37.40, P<0.01) and MDA (20 g/kg WK: 21.6±7.4 vs 48.2±4.5, 10 g/kg WK: 32.2±7.3 vs 48.2±4.5, 5 g/kg WK: 34.2±6.2 vs 48.2±4.5, jianpiyiqi: 34.9±13.8 vs 48.2±4.5, yangxuehuoxue: 35.5±16.7 vs 48.2±4.5, qingrejiedu: 42.2±17.6 vs 48.2±4.5, and CBP: 30.1±6.1 vs 48.2±4.5, P<0.05-0.01) obviously decreased. The 20 g/kg WK group was better than 10 g/kg (the mucus thickness: 51.3±2.9 vs 43.3±2.9, NO: 0.480±0.026 vs 0.390±0.055, SOD: 186.4±19.9 vs 168,2±21.7, P<0.01) and 5 g/kg (the mucus thickness: 51.3±2.9 vs36.1±7.2, NO: 0.480±0.026 vs0.394±0.026, SOD: 186.4±19.9 vs155.6±21.6, P<0.01) groups and CBP group (the mucus thickness: 51.3±2.9 vs 38.2±3.5, NO: 0.480±0.026 vs 0.395±0.053, SOD: 186.4±19.9 vs 156.3±18.1, P<0.01) in the mucus thickness, NO and SOD levels and better than 10 g/kg (86.8±7.6 vs 77.9±7.0, P<0.05) and 5 g/kg (86.8±7.6 vs 70.0±5.4,P<0.05) groups in 6-K-PGF1α level, 10 g/kg WK group was better than 5 g/kg WK (the mucus thickness: 43.3±2.9 vs 36.1±7.2, P<0.01, SOD: 168.2±21.7 vs 155.6±21.6, P<0.05) and CBP groups (the mucus thickness: 43.3±2.9 vs 38.2±3.5, P<0.01, SOD: 168.2±21.7 vs 156.3±18.1, P<0.05) in the mucus thickness and SOD level. In compound group, jianpiyiqi group, yangxuehuoxue group, qingrejiedu group, the level of ET was decreased, NO contents were increased in gastric tissue of ulcers in rats. CONCLUSION: WK decoction and separated recipes have significantly protective effect on ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury. They can increase the content of EGF in gastric juice, PGI2 SOD in plasma and NO in gastric tissues, thicken the mucus on the gastric mucosa, and decrease the impairing factor MDA, ET in plasma.展开更多
Thromboangiitis Obliterans (TAO), a common peripheral vascular disease with a long illness course and grave sufferings, can cause acromelic gangrene, ulcer and even amputation at the late stage. We have for many years...Thromboangiitis Obliterans (TAO), a common peripheral vascular disease with a long illness course and grave sufferings, can cause acromelic gangrene, ulcer and even amputation at the late stage. We have for many years used TCM syndrome differentiation to diagnose and treat the disease with good therapeutic results. The treatment of 64 TAO cases from 2001 to 2002 is reported as follows.展开更多
AIM： To investigate the antitumor and synergistic effect of Chinese medicine “Bushen huayu jiedu recipe” （recipe for invigorating the kidney, removing blood stasis and toxic substances） and chemotherapy on mice h...AIM： To investigate the antitumor and synergistic effect of Chinese medicine “Bushen huayu jiedu recipe” （recipe for invigorating the kidney, removing blood stasis and toxic substances） and chemotherapy on mice hepatocarcinoma. METHODS： Bushen huayu jiedu recipe （BSHYJDR） consisting of Chinese Cassia Bark, Psoralea, Zedoary, Rhubarb, etc. is equal to 1.5 g/mL liquid of originated herbs after being decoded, filtered, and concentrated. Kunming mice, weighing 18-22 g, were injected with 0.2 mL ascitic hepatocarcinoma H22 containing 1 × 10^7 cells/mL into armpit of the right forelimb of mice. After 24 h, the mice were weighed and randomly divided into tumor-bearing model control group, cisplatin （DDP） group, BSHYJDR high dosage group, low dosage BSHYJDR group, DDP combined with high and low dosage BSHYJDR group, 10 mice in each group. DDP group received injection intraperitoneally （ip） at the dosage of 1 mg/kg （equal to 1/10 LD50）, once a day for 4 d. High and low dosage BSHYJDR groups received intragastric BSHYJDR at the dosages of 26.6 and 13.3 g/kg （20 and 10 times each of clinical adult dosage） respectively, while tumor-bearing model group received the equal volume of distilled water once a day for 10 d. On the 11^th d, the mice were weighed and killed, then the tumor was dissected and weighed, the repression rate （RR） was calculated according to the mean weight of tumor （MWT）. RESULTS： Compared to the model group （MWT： 1.30±0.73）, DDP group （MWT： 0.41±0.09, RR： 68.46%） had a significant difference in the inhibition of hepatocarcinoma H22 （P〈0.01）. High dosage BSHYJDR group （MWT： 0.69±0.29, RR： 46.92%） also had a significant difference in inhibition （P〈0.05）, while no difference was found in low dosage BSHYJDR group （MVVT： 0.85±0.34, RR： 34.62%） （P〉0.05）. When DDP was combined with high dosage BSHYJDR （MWT： 0.29±0.17, RR： 77.69%） and low dosage BSHYJDR （MWT： 0.38±0.21, RR： 70.77%） respectively, we could see improvement of the inhibition effect of DDP on transplanted hepatocarcinoma H22. DDP combined with high dosage BSHYJDR had a significant difference （P〈0.001） compared to DDP, while DDP combined with low dosage BSHYJDR only had a little improvement that is not remarkable. CONCLUSION： Chinese medicine BSHYJDR in combination with chemotherapy can inhibit transplanted hepatocarcinorna in mice.展开更多
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gut disorder with high prevalence.Because of various factors involved in its pathophysiology and disappointing results from conventional IBS medications,the treatment of ...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gut disorder with high prevalence.Because of various factors involved in its pathophysiology and disappointing results from conventional IBS medications,the treatment of IBS is challenging and use of complementary and alternative medicines especially herbal therapies is increasing.In this paper,electronic databases including PubMed,Scopus,and Cochrane library were searched to obtain any in vitro,in vivo or human studies evaluating single or compound herbal preparations in the management of IBS.One in vitro,3 in vivo and 23 human studies were included and systematically reviewed.The majority of studies are about essential oil of Menta piperita as a single preparation and STW 5 as a compound preparation.Some evaluated herbs such as Curcuma xanthorriza and Fumaria officinalis did not demonstrate any benefits in IBS.However,it seems there are many other herbal preparations such as those proposed in traditional medicine of different countries that could be studied and investigated for their efficacy in management of IBS.展开更多
AIM： To explore the effect of Gui Zhi decoction on enteric mucosal immune in type Ⅱ collagen-induced arthritis （CIA） in DBA mice. METHODS： Eighty DBA/1, weighing 18-22 g, were randomly divided into four groups wi...AIM： To explore the effect of Gui Zhi decoction on enteric mucosal immune in type Ⅱ collagen-induced arthritis （CIA） in DBA mice. METHODS： Eighty DBA/1, weighing 18-22 g, were randomly divided into four groups with 20 in each group： control group, CIA group, treatment groups at high dosage and low dosage （GZH and GZL）. CIA was induced by immunization with type Ⅱ collagen （CII） emulsified with equal complete adjuvant at 0.1 mg CII each mouse. Blood lymphocyte suspension was screened for CD4 and CD8 expression using a flow cytometry, the CD4 and CD8 and secretory IgA （sIgA）-positive cells in enteric lamina propria tested with immunohistochemical staining. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha （TNF-α）, interleukin-1 （IL-1）-β, and IL-6 concentrations in serum were assayed with RIA. RESULTS： Gui Zhi decoction can lower the arthritic scores and decrease the occurrence of arthritis. The CD4, CD8, and sIgA-positive cells in CIA mice are less than in control mice, and in Gui Zhi decoction at high dosage could restore the lowered CD4- and CD8-positive cells in lamina propria, and at both high and low dosages could increase the lowered sIgA-positive cells in lamina propria, even still lower than in normal mice. In periphery, the CD4 cells in periphery are higher in CIA mice than in control mice, and Gui Zhi decoction at high and low dosages could decrease the CD4 and CD8 cells. Also, Gui Zhi decoction at high dosage could decrease the IL-6 and TNF-α concentration in serum. CONCLUSION： Gui Zhi decoction can lower the arthritic scores and decrease the incidence of CIA in mice, and the mechanism is in part regulating enteric mucosal immune.展开更多
Objective To explore ancient and modern medication laws of aromatic Chinese medicines in treating angina pectoris, and to provide new ideas for the clinical treatment.Methods With “angina pectoris” as the key word, ...Objective To explore ancient and modern medication laws of aromatic Chinese medicines in treating angina pectoris, and to provide new ideas for the clinical treatment.Methods With “angina pectoris” as the key word, ancient books prescriptions and Chinese patent medicines related to angina pectoris were collected from China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI), Traditional Chinese Medicine Database System, Chinese Medicine Prescription Database, New National Proprietary Chinese Medicine(2 nd edition), and Chinese Pharmacopoeia(2020 edition) from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2021. Core highfrequency aromatic Chinese medicines were defined, and their potential medication rules were analyzed and summarized. Microsoft Access 2010 was used for data management. Data analysis software, including Excel and IBM SPSS Modeler 18.0 were used for drug association rule analysis, and Cytoscape 3.7.2 for visual display.Results There were 67 ancient books prescriptions and 258 Chinese patent medicines containing aromatic Chinese medicines treating angina pectoris collected from relevant databases. In ancient books prescriptions, there were nine aromatic Chinese medicines with the frequency ≥10, and the most commonly used medicine was Danggui(Angelicae Sinensis Radix), followed by Chenpi(Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium). There were 33 aromatic Chinese medicines with the frequency ≥10 in Chinese patent medicines, and the most commonly used medicine was Danshen(Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), followed by Chuanxiong(Chuanxiong Rhizoma) and Sanqi(Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma). In ancient books prescriptions, the medicines mainly belonged to intenal-warming medicines, Qi-regulating medicines, and blood circulation promoting and blood stasis removing medicines.There were eight medicine pairs with confidence equal to 100% in ancient books prescriptions, the most frequently used pairs were Chuanxiong(Chuanxiong Rhizoma) +Danggui(Angelicae Sinensis Radix), and Xiangfu(Cyperi Rhizoma) + Chenpi(Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium). In Chinese patent medicines, the aromatic Chinese medicine Chuanxiong(Chuanxiong Rhizoma) could be combined with many other Chinese medicines, among which the Confidence and Support of Chuanxiong(Chuanxiong Rhizoma) + Danshen(Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) were at a high level.Conclusion Aromatic Chinese medicines for the treatment of angina pectoris of coronary heart disease are mainly warm, and the flavors are mainly pungent, sweet, and bitter. They mainly access to the liver, gallbladder, and pericardium meridians. The treatment of angina pectoris of coronary heart disease mainly focuses on warming heart pulse, and promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.展开更多
In order to study the therapeutic effects of the TCM drugs on senile dyssomnia, 121 such patients were randomly divided into a treatment group of 63 cases (given the TCM drugs) and a control group of 58 cases (given e...In order to study the therapeutic effects of the TCM drugs on senile dyssomnia, 121 such patients were randomly divided into a treatment group of 63 cases (given the TCM drugs) and a control group of 58 cases (given estazolam). The changes shown in the SDRS and HAMA scores and the other indexes were observed in both of the two groups to evaluate the therapeutic effects. The results showed that the effective rate was 76.3% in the treatment group, and it was 69.1% in the control group; and that the TCM drugs had better effects in improving such symptoms as lethargy, dry mouth, and rebound of insomnia. Therefore, it can be concluded that the effect of the TCM drugs is better for senile dyssomnia than that of the Western drug estazolam.展开更多
Dr. Zang Kuntang (臧堃堂), professor of the First PLA Military Medical University, has been engaged in the science of traditional Chinese medicine for more than 50 years, with a rich experience accumulated in the trea...Dr. Zang Kuntang (臧堃堂), professor of the First PLA Military Medical University, has been engaged in the science of traditional Chinese medicine for more than 50 years, with a rich experience accumulated in the treatment of diabetes. It is a great honor for us to have the fortune to follow him in the clinic. The following is a summary of what we have learned from him.展开更多
IgA nephrosis, with an incidence of 38%-49% in the primary glomerulopathy in China, is one of the main causes for the late renal failure. In view of the fact that there are no specific Western remedies for IgA nephros...IgA nephrosis, with an incidence of 38%-49% in the primary glomerulopathy in China, is one of the main causes for the late renal failure. In view of the fact that there are no specific Western remedies for IgA nephrosis characterized by hematuria, the researches on TCM differential treatment of IgA nephrosis have been listed in the major projects of 'the Scientific Technologies in thel0th 5-year plan of China'.展开更多
Diabetic gangrene (DG) is a severe complication of diabetes.Clinically, it is characterized by pain in the distal end of the extremities, infection, ulceration, gangrene, and even dactylolysis (of the fingers and toes...Diabetic gangrene (DG) is a severe complication of diabetes.Clinically, it is characterized by pain in the distal end of the extremities, infection, ulceration, gangrene, and even dactylolysis (of the fingers and toes). DG has become the most important reason for amputation for non-traumatic patients.About half of patients receiving amputation are DG patients each year. In recent years TCM doctors have made a great deal of clinical trials on DG and achieved significant curative effects. Following is a brief summary of the literature concerned.展开更多
Powder formulae are an indispensable part of prescription in Traditional Chinese Medicine.Powder formulae are characterized by good therapeutic efficacy and low dose used for their preparation.Analysis of the therapeu...Powder formulae are an indispensable part of prescription in Traditional Chinese Medicine.Powder formulae are characterized by good therapeutic efficacy and low dose used for their preparation.Analysis of the therapeutic application and material basis of pharmacological active substance in power formulae can enable the development of new powder formulae.This in turn can contribute to reduction of wastage of drug material,relief of shortage of herbal medicinal resources and sustainable development of Traditional Chinese Medicine.展开更多
OBJECTIVE： Appropriate dose guarantees Chinese herb＇s safety and effectiveness. There are adult dose criteria for Chinese herbs in decoction in the Pharmacopoeia of the People＇s Republic of China （2010 Edition） a...OBJECTIVE： Appropriate dose guarantees Chinese herb＇s safety and effectiveness. There are adult dose criteria for Chinese herbs in decoction in the Pharmacopoeia of the People＇s Republic of China （2010 Edition） at present. But Chinese herbs have been frequently used in much higher doses than the dose criteria. This study has been conducted to test the dependability of the dose criteria. METHODS： Twenty Chinese herbs were selected as representatives and their adult doses in decoction in Bei Ji Qian .lin Yao Fang, a famous ancient litera- ture, have been reviewed and compared with those in the Pharmacopoeia of the People＇s Republic of China （2010 Edition）. RESULTS： The adult dose criteria for all these 20 Chinese herbs in the Pharmacopoeia of the People＇s Republic of China （2010 Edition） haven＇t covered those in Bei Ji Qian .fin Yao Fang. Furthermore, maxi- mal adult doses in the dose criteria are much lower than those in Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang. CONCLUSION： The dose criteria in the Pharmaco- poeia of the People＇s Republic of China （2010 Edition） are not comprehensive enough. Studying ancient literatures is an effective method to gain preciousChinese herbs＇ dose data and helps for new dose criteria＇s establishment in the future.展开更多
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文摘[Objective] The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of the herbal feed additive Zengrujianniusan on the milk production of dairy cows. [Method] Thirty-two black-white lactating cows were randomly divided into four groups, and were fed with forage supplemented with 0 （control group）, 0.2%, 0.4% and 0.6% Zengrujianniusan for 60 d. During this period, the contents of fat, protein and non-fat solid in milk were measured every 20 d. [Result] The milk production of the cows whose forage was added with 0.2 %, 0.4 % and 0.6% Zengrujianniusan was 4.02%, 12.50%, 14.00% higher than that of the control （P〉0.05）. The herbal feed additive had no significant influence on the contents of fat, milk and non-fat solid in milk, but significantly reduced the number of somatic cells. [Conclusion] The study will provide reference for developing feed additives which is safe and non-toxic to cows and their milk.
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文摘AIM： To investigate the effect of Qinggan Huoxuefang （QGHXF） on improvement of liver function and pathology in rats, and to analyze the mechanism. METHODS： Wistar rats were divided into three groups at random： normal control group （12）, micro-amount carbon tetrachlodde group （CCh）（12） and model group A （60）. The model group A was ingested with the mixture （500 mL/L alcohol, 8 mL/kg per day; corn oil, 2 mL/kg per day; pyrazole, 24 mg/kg per day） once a day and intraperitoneal injections of 0.25 mL/kg of a 250 mL/L solution of CCh in olive oil twice a week for 12 wk. The CCh group received intraperitoneal injections only. At the end of 8 wk the model group A （60） was divided into 5 subgroups： model group, Xiaochaihu Chongji （XCH） group, QGHXF high dose group, moderate dose group and low dose group, and were given the drugs respectively. At the end of 12 wk, all the rats were killed and blood samples collected, as well as liver tissue. Blood samples were used for evaluation of alanine transaminase （ALT）, aspartate aminotransferase （AST）, alkaline phosphatase （ALP）, gamma-glutamyltransferase （y-GT）. Liver specimens were obtained for routine HE, apoptosis gene array and flow cytometry analysis. RESULTS： A liver fibrosis animal model was successfully established. Fibrosis was obviously reduced in QGHXF high dose group, and no fibrosis formed in CCh group. Compared with model group the QGHXF group and XCH group could obviously decrease the level of ALT, AST, ALP, and GGT （P〈0.05）. QGHXF high dose group was better than XCH group in ALT （615± 190 vs 867± 115）,and AST（1972 ± 366 vs 2777 ± 608）. Moreover, QGHXF could reduce liver inflammation, fibrosis-induced hepatic stellate cell （HSC） apoptosis and regulate apoptosis gene expression. The HSC apoptosis rates of QGHXF groups were 22.4±3.13, 13.79±2.26 and 10.07± 1.14, higher than model group, 6.58±1.04 （P〈 0.05）. Compared to model group, 39 genes were up-regulated, 11 solely expressed and 17 down-regulated in high dose group. CONCLUSION： QGHXF can improve liver fibrosis and induce HSC apoptosis.
文摘AIM: To demonstrate the effect of Hewei-Decoction (Decoction for regulating the stomach) on chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) and eradication of Helicobacter pylori. METHODS: Ninety patients with CAG entering the investigation were divided into six differentiation syndromes, based on their major symptoms and signs. Hewei-Decoction was taken by all the patients orally for 4 or 8 wk. The efficacy was assessed by both the composite accumulation of reduced scores of major symptoms and the eradication of H pylori.X2 test was used to compare the efficacy between H pylori-positive and negative cases, and to disclose the relationship between efficacy and eradication of H pylori. RESULTS: In patients with six different syndrome types, the efficacy of Hewei-Decoction was 91.67% (11/12), 92.86% (13/14), 97.22% (35/36), 87.50% (14/16), 75.00% (6/8), 75.00% (3/4) respectively. The rate of highly efficacious was 58.33% (7/12), 50.00% (7/14), 77.78% (28/36), 62.50% (10/16), 12.50% (1/8) and 25.00% (1/4), respectively. The total efficacy was 91.11% (82/90), and the rate of highly efficacious was 60.00% (54/90). The eradication rate of H pylori was 67.86% (38/56). The therapeutic effect of Hewei-Decoction was better in H pylori positive cases than that in H pylori-negative cases with the total effect of 96.43% vs 82.35% (P<0.05). In 56 H pylori positive cases, the therapeutic effect was better in H pylori eradicated cases than that in H pylori-existent cases with the total effect of 97.37% vs 72.22% (P<0.01). CONCLUSION: Hewei-Decoction is effective in most cases of all the syndrome types. The results indicate that eradication of H pylori is one of the important mechanisms for alleviation of symptoms and signs. Also, the decoction is efficacious in H pylori-negative cases.
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文摘AIM: To investigate the protective mechanisms of Weikang (WK) decoction on gastric mucosae. METHODS: Ninety rats were randomly divided into nine groups of 10 each, namely group, model group, group with large WK dosage, group with medium WK dosage, group with small WK dosage, group with herbs of jianpiyiqi (strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi), group with herbs of yangxuehuoxue (invigorating the circulation of and nourishing the blood), group with herbs of qingrejiedu (clearing away the heat-evils and toxic materials), group with colloidal bismuth pectin (CBP) capsules. According to the method adopted by Yang Xuesong, except normal control group, chronic gastric ulcer was induced with 100% acetic acid. On the sixth day after moldmaking, WK decoction was administered, respectively at doses of 20, 10 and 5 g/kg to rats of the WK groups, or the groups with herbs of jianpiyiqi, yangxuehuoxue and qingrejiedu, 10 ml/kg was separately administered to each group every day. For the group with CBP capsules, medicine was dissolved with water and doses 15 times of human therapeutic dose were administered (10 mL/kg solution containing 0.35% CBP). Rats of other groups were fed with physiological saline (10 ml/kg every day). Administration lasted for 16 d. Rats were killed on d 22 after mold making to observe changes of gastric mucosa. The mucus thickness of gastric mucosa surface was measured. Levels of epidermal growth factor (EGF) in gastric juice, nitric oxide (NO) in gastric tissue, endothelin (ET) in plasma, superoxide dismutase (SOD) in plasma, malondialdehyde (MDA) in plasma and prostaglandin I2 (PGI2) were examined. RESULTS: Compared with control group, ulceration was found in gastric mucosa of model group rats. The mucus thickness of gastric mucosa surface, the levels of EGF, NO, 6-K-PGF1α and SOD decreased significantly in the model group (EGF: 0.818±0.18 vs 2.168±0.375, NO: 0.213±0.049 vs 0.601±0.081, 6-K-PGF1α 59.7±6.3 vs 96.6±8.30, SOD: 128.6±15.0 vs 196.6±35.3, P<0.01),the levels of ET (179.96±37.40 vs 46.64±21.20, P<0.01) and MDA (48.2±4.5 vs 15.7±4.8, P<0.01) increased. Compared with model group, the thickness of regenerative mucosa increased, glandular arrangement was in order, and cystic dilative glands decreased, while the mucus thickness of gastric mucosa surface increased (20 g/kg WK: 51.3±2.9 vs 23.2±8.4,10 g/kg WK: 43.3±2.9 vs23.2±8.4,, 5 g/kg WK: 36.1±7.2 vs 23.2±8.4, jianpiyiqi: 35.4±5.6 vs 23.2±8.4, yangxuehuoxue: 33.1±8.9 vs 23.2±8.4, qingrejiedu: 31.0±8.0 vs 23.2±8.4 and CBP: 38.2±3.5 vs23.2±8.4, P<0.05-0.01). The levels of EGF (20 g/kg WK: 1.364±0.12 vs 0.818±0.18, 10 g/kg WK: 1.359±0.24 vs 0.818±0.18, 5 g/kg WK: 1.245±0.31 vs 0.818±0.18, jianpiyiqi: 1.025± 0.45 vs 0.818±0.18, yangxuehuoxue: 1.03±0.29 vs 0.818±0.18, qingrejiedu: 1.02±0.47 vs 0.818±0.18 and CBP: 1.237±0.20 VS 0.818±0.18, p<0.05-0.01), NO (20 g/kg WK: 0.480±0.026 vs 0.213±0.049, 10 g/kg WK: 0.390±0.055 vs 0.213±0.049, 5 g/kg WK: 0.394±0.026 vs 0.213±0.049, jianpiyiqi: 0.393±0.123 vs 0.213±0.049, yangxuehuoxue: 0.463±0.077 vs 0.213±0.049, qingrejiedu: 0.382±0.082 vs 50.213±0.049 and CBP: 0.395±0.053 vs 0.213±0.049, P<0.05-0.01), 6-K-PGF1α (20 g/kg WK: 86.8±7.6 vs 59.7±6.3,10 g/kg WK: 77.9±7.0 vs 59.7±6.3, 5 g/kg WK: 70.0±5.4 vs 59.7±6.3, jianpiyiqi: 73.5±12.2 vs 59.7±6.3, yangxuehuoxue: 65.1±5,3 vs 59.7±6.3, qingrejiedu: 76.9±14.6 vs 59.7±6.3,and CBP: 93.7±10.7 vs 59.7±6.3, P<0.05-0.01) and SOD (20 g/kg WK: 186.4±19.9 vs 128.6±15.0,10 g/kg WK: 168.2±21.7 vs 128.6±15.0, 5 g/kg WK: 155.6±21.6 vs 128.6±15.0, jianpiyiqi: 168.0±85.3 vs 128.6±15.0, yangxuehuoxue: 165.0±34.0 vs 128.6±15.0, qingrejiedu: 168.2±24.9 vs 128.6±15.0, and CBP: 156.3±18.1 vs 128.6±15.0, P<0.05-0.01) significantly increased. The levels of ET (20 g/kg WK: 81.30± 17.20 vs 179.96±37.40, 10 g/kg WK: 83.40±25.90 vs 179.96±37.40, 5 g/kg WK: 93.87±20.70 vs 179.96±37.40, jianpiyiqi: 130.67±43.66 vs 179.96±37.40, yangxuehuoxue: 115.88±34.09 vs 179.96±37.40, qingrejiedu: 108.22±36.97 vs 179.96±37.40, and CBP: 91.96±19.0 vs 179.96±37.40, P<0.01) and MDA (20 g/kg WK: 21.6±7.4 vs 48.2±4.5, 10 g/kg WK: 32.2±7.3 vs 48.2±4.5, 5 g/kg WK: 34.2±6.2 vs 48.2±4.5, jianpiyiqi: 34.9±13.8 vs 48.2±4.5, yangxuehuoxue: 35.5±16.7 vs 48.2±4.5, qingrejiedu: 42.2±17.6 vs 48.2±4.5, and CBP: 30.1±6.1 vs 48.2±4.5, P<0.05-0.01) obviously decreased. The 20 g/kg WK group was better than 10 g/kg (the mucus thickness: 51.3±2.9 vs 43.3±2.9, NO: 0.480±0.026 vs 0.390±0.055, SOD: 186.4±19.9 vs 168,2±21.7, P<0.01) and 5 g/kg (the mucus thickness: 51.3±2.9 vs36.1±7.2, NO: 0.480±0.026 vs0.394±0.026, SOD: 186.4±19.9 vs155.6±21.6, P<0.01) groups and CBP group (the mucus thickness: 51.3±2.9 vs 38.2±3.5, NO: 0.480±0.026 vs 0.395±0.053, SOD: 186.4±19.9 vs 156.3±18.1, P<0.01) in the mucus thickness, NO and SOD levels and better than 10 g/kg (86.8±7.6 vs 77.9±7.0, P<0.05) and 5 g/kg (86.8±7.6 vs 70.0±5.4,P<0.05) groups in 6-K-PGF1α level, 10 g/kg WK group was better than 5 g/kg WK (the mucus thickness: 43.3±2.9 vs 36.1±7.2, P<0.01, SOD: 168.2±21.7 vs 155.6±21.6, P<0.05) and CBP groups (the mucus thickness: 43.3±2.9 vs 38.2±3.5, P<0.01, SOD: 168.2±21.7 vs 156.3±18.1, P<0.05) in the mucus thickness and SOD level. In compound group, jianpiyiqi group, yangxuehuoxue group, qingrejiedu group, the level of ET was decreased, NO contents were increased in gastric tissue of ulcers in rats. CONCLUSION: WK decoction and separated recipes have significantly protective effect on ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury. They can increase the content of EGF in gastric juice, PGI2 SOD in plasma and NO in gastric tissues, thicken the mucus on the gastric mucosa, and decrease the impairing factor MDA, ET in plasma.
文摘Thromboangiitis Obliterans (TAO), a common peripheral vascular disease with a long illness course and grave sufferings, can cause acromelic gangrene, ulcer and even amputation at the late stage. We have for many years used TCM syndrome differentiation to diagnose and treat the disease with good therapeutic results. The treatment of 64 TAO cases from 2001 to 2002 is reported as follows.
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文摘AIM： To investigate the antitumor and synergistic effect of Chinese medicine “Bushen huayu jiedu recipe” （recipe for invigorating the kidney, removing blood stasis and toxic substances） and chemotherapy on mice hepatocarcinoma. METHODS： Bushen huayu jiedu recipe （BSHYJDR） consisting of Chinese Cassia Bark, Psoralea, Zedoary, Rhubarb, etc. is equal to 1.5 g/mL liquid of originated herbs after being decoded, filtered, and concentrated. Kunming mice, weighing 18-22 g, were injected with 0.2 mL ascitic hepatocarcinoma H22 containing 1 × 10^7 cells/mL into armpit of the right forelimb of mice. After 24 h, the mice were weighed and randomly divided into tumor-bearing model control group, cisplatin （DDP） group, BSHYJDR high dosage group, low dosage BSHYJDR group, DDP combined with high and low dosage BSHYJDR group, 10 mice in each group. DDP group received injection intraperitoneally （ip） at the dosage of 1 mg/kg （equal to 1/10 LD50）, once a day for 4 d. High and low dosage BSHYJDR groups received intragastric BSHYJDR at the dosages of 26.6 and 13.3 g/kg （20 and 10 times each of clinical adult dosage） respectively, while tumor-bearing model group received the equal volume of distilled water once a day for 10 d. On the 11^th d, the mice were weighed and killed, then the tumor was dissected and weighed, the repression rate （RR） was calculated according to the mean weight of tumor （MWT）. RESULTS： Compared to the model group （MWT： 1.30±0.73）, DDP group （MWT： 0.41±0.09, RR： 68.46%） had a significant difference in the inhibition of hepatocarcinoma H22 （P〈0.01）. High dosage BSHYJDR group （MWT： 0.69±0.29, RR： 46.92%） also had a significant difference in inhibition （P〈0.05）, while no difference was found in low dosage BSHYJDR group （MVVT： 0.85±0.34, RR： 34.62%） （P〉0.05）. When DDP was combined with high dosage BSHYJDR （MWT： 0.29±0.17, RR： 77.69%） and low dosage BSHYJDR （MWT： 0.38±0.21, RR： 70.77%） respectively, we could see improvement of the inhibition effect of DDP on transplanted hepatocarcinoma H22. DDP combined with high dosage BSHYJDR had a significant difference （P〈0.001） compared to DDP, while DDP combined with low dosage BSHYJDR only had a little improvement that is not remarkable. CONCLUSION： Chinese medicine BSHYJDR in combination with chemotherapy can inhibit transplanted hepatocarcinorna in mice.
文摘Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gut disorder with high prevalence.Because of various factors involved in its pathophysiology and disappointing results from conventional IBS medications,the treatment of IBS is challenging and use of complementary and alternative medicines especially herbal therapies is increasing.In this paper,electronic databases including PubMed,Scopus,and Cochrane library were searched to obtain any in vitro,in vivo or human studies evaluating single or compound herbal preparations in the management of IBS.One in vitro,3 in vivo and 23 human studies were included and systematically reviewed.The majority of studies are about essential oil of Menta piperita as a single preparation and STW 5 as a compound preparation.Some evaluated herbs such as Curcuma xanthorriza and Fumaria officinalis did not demonstrate any benefits in IBS.However,it seems there are many other herbal preparations such as those proposed in traditional medicine of different countries that could be studied and investigated for their efficacy in management of IBS.
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文摘AIM： To explore the effect of Gui Zhi decoction on enteric mucosal immune in type Ⅱ collagen-induced arthritis （CIA） in DBA mice. METHODS： Eighty DBA/1, weighing 18-22 g, were randomly divided into four groups with 20 in each group： control group, CIA group, treatment groups at high dosage and low dosage （GZH and GZL）. CIA was induced by immunization with type Ⅱ collagen （CII） emulsified with equal complete adjuvant at 0.1 mg CII each mouse. Blood lymphocyte suspension was screened for CD4 and CD8 expression using a flow cytometry, the CD4 and CD8 and secretory IgA （sIgA）-positive cells in enteric lamina propria tested with immunohistochemical staining. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha （TNF-α）, interleukin-1 （IL-1）-β, and IL-6 concentrations in serum were assayed with RIA. RESULTS： Gui Zhi decoction can lower the arthritic scores and decrease the occurrence of arthritis. The CD4, CD8, and sIgA-positive cells in CIA mice are less than in control mice, and in Gui Zhi decoction at high dosage could restore the lowered CD4- and CD8-positive cells in lamina propria, and at both high and low dosages could increase the lowered sIgA-positive cells in lamina propria, even still lower than in normal mice. In periphery, the CD4 cells in periphery are higher in CIA mice than in control mice, and Gui Zhi decoction at high and low dosages could decrease the CD4 and CD8 cells. Also, Gui Zhi decoction at high dosage could decrease the IL-6 and TNF-α concentration in serum. CONCLUSION： Gui Zhi decoction can lower the arthritic scores and decrease the incidence of CIA in mice, and the mechanism is in part regulating enteric mucosal immune.
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文摘Objective To explore ancient and modern medication laws of aromatic Chinese medicines in treating angina pectoris, and to provide new ideas for the clinical treatment.Methods With “angina pectoris” as the key word, ancient books prescriptions and Chinese patent medicines related to angina pectoris were collected from China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI), Traditional Chinese Medicine Database System, Chinese Medicine Prescription Database, New National Proprietary Chinese Medicine(2 nd edition), and Chinese Pharmacopoeia(2020 edition) from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2021. Core highfrequency aromatic Chinese medicines were defined, and their potential medication rules were analyzed and summarized. Microsoft Access 2010 was used for data management. Data analysis software, including Excel and IBM SPSS Modeler 18.0 were used for drug association rule analysis, and Cytoscape 3.7.2 for visual display.Results There were 67 ancient books prescriptions and 258 Chinese patent medicines containing aromatic Chinese medicines treating angina pectoris collected from relevant databases. In ancient books prescriptions, there were nine aromatic Chinese medicines with the frequency ≥10, and the most commonly used medicine was Danggui(Angelicae Sinensis Radix), followed by Chenpi(Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium). There were 33 aromatic Chinese medicines with the frequency ≥10 in Chinese patent medicines, and the most commonly used medicine was Danshen(Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), followed by Chuanxiong(Chuanxiong Rhizoma) and Sanqi(Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma). In ancient books prescriptions, the medicines mainly belonged to intenal-warming medicines, Qi-regulating medicines, and blood circulation promoting and blood stasis removing medicines.There were eight medicine pairs with confidence equal to 100% in ancient books prescriptions, the most frequently used pairs were Chuanxiong(Chuanxiong Rhizoma) +Danggui(Angelicae Sinensis Radix), and Xiangfu(Cyperi Rhizoma) + Chenpi(Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium). In Chinese patent medicines, the aromatic Chinese medicine Chuanxiong(Chuanxiong Rhizoma) could be combined with many other Chinese medicines, among which the Confidence and Support of Chuanxiong(Chuanxiong Rhizoma) + Danshen(Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) were at a high level.Conclusion Aromatic Chinese medicines for the treatment of angina pectoris of coronary heart disease are mainly warm, and the flavors are mainly pungent, sweet, and bitter. They mainly access to the liver, gallbladder, and pericardium meridians. The treatment of angina pectoris of coronary heart disease mainly focuses on warming heart pulse, and promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.
文摘In order to study the therapeutic effects of the TCM drugs on senile dyssomnia, 121 such patients were randomly divided into a treatment group of 63 cases (given the TCM drugs) and a control group of 58 cases (given estazolam). The changes shown in the SDRS and HAMA scores and the other indexes were observed in both of the two groups to evaluate the therapeutic effects. The results showed that the effective rate was 76.3% in the treatment group, and it was 69.1% in the control group; and that the TCM drugs had better effects in improving such symptoms as lethargy, dry mouth, and rebound of insomnia. Therefore, it can be concluded that the effect of the TCM drugs is better for senile dyssomnia than that of the Western drug estazolam.
文摘Dr. Zang Kuntang (臧堃堂), professor of the First PLA Military Medical University, has been engaged in the science of traditional Chinese medicine for more than 50 years, with a rich experience accumulated in the treatment of diabetes. It is a great honor for us to have the fortune to follow him in the clinic. The following is a summary of what we have learned from him.
文摘IgA nephrosis, with an incidence of 38%-49% in the primary glomerulopathy in China, is one of the main causes for the late renal failure. In view of the fact that there are no specific Western remedies for IgA nephrosis characterized by hematuria, the researches on TCM differential treatment of IgA nephrosis have been listed in the major projects of 'the Scientific Technologies in thel0th 5-year plan of China'.
文摘Diabetic gangrene (DG) is a severe complication of diabetes.Clinically, it is characterized by pain in the distal end of the extremities, infection, ulceration, gangrene, and even dactylolysis (of the fingers and toes). DG has become the most important reason for amputation for non-traumatic patients.About half of patients receiving amputation are DG patients each year. In recent years TCM doctors have made a great deal of clinical trials on DG and achieved significant curative effects. Following is a brief summary of the literature concerned.
基金National Basic Research Program of China(Dose-Effect Relationship Study of Classical famous Prescription,No.2010CB530601)Beijing Science Society Project(Common technology Demonstration and Research for Boiling Powders of Chinese Materia Medica,No.Z121102001112010)
文摘Powder formulae are an indispensable part of prescription in Traditional Chinese Medicine.Powder formulae are characterized by good therapeutic efficacy and low dose used for their preparation.Analysis of the therapeutic application and material basis of pharmacological active substance in power formulae can enable the development of new powder formulae.This in turn can contribute to reduction of wastage of drug material,relief of shortage of herbal medicinal resources and sustainable development of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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文摘OBJECTIVE： Appropriate dose guarantees Chinese herb＇s safety and effectiveness. There are adult dose criteria for Chinese herbs in decoction in the Pharmacopoeia of the People＇s Republic of China （2010 Edition） at present. But Chinese herbs have been frequently used in much higher doses than the dose criteria. This study has been conducted to test the dependability of the dose criteria. METHODS： Twenty Chinese herbs were selected as representatives and their adult doses in decoction in Bei Ji Qian .lin Yao Fang, a famous ancient litera- ture, have been reviewed and compared with those in the Pharmacopoeia of the People＇s Republic of China （2010 Edition）. RESULTS： The adult dose criteria for all these 20 Chinese herbs in the Pharmacopoeia of the People＇s Republic of China （2010 Edition） haven＇t covered those in Bei Ji Qian .fin Yao Fang. Furthermore, maxi- mal adult doses in the dose criteria are much lower than those in Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang. CONCLUSION： The dose criteria in the Pharmaco- poeia of the People＇s Republic of China （2010 Edition） are not comprehensive enough. Studying ancient literatures is an effective method to gain preciousChinese herbs＇ dose data and helps for new dose criteria＇s establishment in the future.
