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Preparation of Herbal Medicine: Er-Xian Decoction and Er-Xian-containing Serum for In Vivo and In Vitro Experiments
Published on: May 31, 2017
The Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacological Mechanisms and Clinical Application of Zhenwu Decoction
Yongan Liao1, Beini Lao1,2, Huilian Jiang1
1Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Abstract:
Zhenwu Decoction (ZWD) is a classical formula that has been used for centuries and has the effect of warming yang and promoting diuresis. Clinical research is widely used in urinary, circulatory, nervous, digestive, respiratory and other diseases. ZWD has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative stress, anti-fibrosis, immune regulation and other effects. This article elaborates on the components and pharmacokinetics of ZWD, reviews its curative effect and pharmacological action in kidney disease, heart failure, Parkinson's disease and chronic colitis in detail, and summarizes the mechanism of some compounds of ZWD in improving kidney disease. This article provides a reference value for the development and clinical application prospects of ZWD.
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