[Summary of Hui prescriptions for stroke]
Ting-Ting Li1, Lin Dong, Guo-Ting Chen
1Pharmacy College, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China. 42990636@qq.com
Summary
Hui prescriptions, often written in Arabic, face clinical application challenges due to inconsistent naming. This study unifies Arabic and Chinese names for 101 stroke prescriptions, aiding their use and future research.
Area of Science:
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Medical History
Background:
- Hui prescriptions are primarily documented in Arabic.
- Inconsistent Arabic nomenclature hinders the clinical application of Hui prescriptions.
- Standardization is needed for effective integration into modern medicine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the naming inconsistencies in Hui prescriptions.
- To facilitate the clinical application of 101 selected Hui prescriptions for stroke.
- To unify Arabic and Chinese names and research drug equivalencies.
Main Methods:
- Collection and screening of 101 Hui prescriptions for stroke.
- Literature review for textual research on prescription names.
- Comparative analysis of Arabic and Chinese drug nomenclature.
- Identification of identical drugs with different Arabic names.
Main Results:
- A curated list of 101 Hui prescriptions for stroke was established.
- Unification of Arabic and Chinese names for selected prescriptions.
- Clarification of drug names with varying Arabic designations was achieved.
Conclusions:
- Standardized nomenclature enhances the clinical utility of Hui prescriptions.
- This research provides a foundation for analyzing compatibility regulations.
- The study offers a scientific basis for developing novel Hui medicines.
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