Research Progress in Reproductive Toxicity and Detoxification by Combined Use of Tripterygium wilfordill Hook / 中国中医药信息杂志

Tripterygium wilfordii Hook has the properties of rheumatism dispelling,promoting blood circulation, dredging collaterals, detumescence, pain relieving, anti-parasitism and detoxification. Its common medication forms include Tripterygium wilfordii Hook tablets, Tripterygium wilfordii Hook polygonal tablets, Kunming Shanhaitang tablets,Kunxian Capsules,Tripterygium wilfordii Hook bicolor and Tripterygium wilfordii Hook total terpene tablets. Reproductive toxicity in Tripterygium wilfordii Hook preparations is a side-effect that may deeply impact reproductive-age patients. The combination of single herb or compound can significantly reduce the reproductive toxicity of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook preparations.This article reviewed the recent research in this field and provide references for clinical medication.