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Composition of "gold juice" using an ancient method based on intestinal microecology
Qiuwei Li1, Liying Guo1, Li Wang1
1Tianjin Second People's Hospital, Tianjin, China.
The Journal of International Medical Research
|September 30, 2020
Summary
Gold juice, a traditional Chinese medicine, contains unique bacteria that synthesize carbohydrates and amino acids. This finding helps understand its effectiveness for fecal microbiota transplantation.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Gold juice is a traditional Chinese medicine used in fecal microbiota transplantation.
- Understanding its microbial composition is crucial for optimizing its therapeutic potential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the specific bacterial components within gold juice.
- To compare the microbial profile of gold juice with its filtrate.
Main Methods:
- Fecal samples from healthy children were used to prepare gold juice.
- 16S rDNA sequencing and QIIME software were employed for microbial analysis.
- Comparisons were made between gold juice, diluent, filtrate, and loess samples.
Main Results:
- Gold juice processing significantly altered its microflora.
- Distinct microbial differences were observed between gold juice and filtrate.
- Gold juice primarily contained carbohydrate- and amino acid-synthesizing microbes, unlike the filtrate.
Conclusions:
- This study identified key bacterial components in gold juice.
- The findings provide evidence for effective bacterial components in gold juice.
- Results may inform clinical applications of gold juice in fecal microbiota transplantation.
