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Synergism of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Illustrated by Danshen Compound
Joint Authors
Su, Xuefeng
Yao, Zhuoting
Li, Shengting
Sun, He
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-04-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The primary therapeutic effects of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) are based on the properties of each herb and the strategic combination of herbs in formulae.
The herbal formulae are constructed according to Chinese medicine theory: the “Traditional Principles for Constructing Chinese Herbal Medicinal Formulae” and the “Principles of Combining Medicinal Substances.” These principles of formulation detail how and why multiple medicinal herbs with different properties are combined together into a single formula.
However, the concept of herbal synergism in CHM still remains a mystery due to lack of scientific data and modern assessment methods.
The Compound Danshen Formula (CDF) is a validated formula that has been used to treat a variety of diseases for hundreds of years in China and other countries.
The CDF will be employed to illustrate the theory and principle of Chinese herbal medicine formulation.
The aim of this review is to describe how Chinese herbal medicinal formulae are constructed according to Chinese medicine theory and to illustrate with scientific evidence how Chinese herbs work synergistically within a formula, thereby supporting Chinese medicine theory and practice.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Su, Xuefeng& Yao, Zhuoting& Li, Shengting& Sun, He. 2016. Synergism of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Illustrated by Danshen Compound. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104336
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Su, Xuefeng…[et al.]. Synergism of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Illustrated by Danshen Compound. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104336
American Medical Association (AMA)
Su, Xuefeng& Yao, Zhuoting& Li, Shengting& Sun, He. Synergism of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Illustrated by Danshen Compound. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104336
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1104336