Traditional Chinese medicine for treatment of liver diseases: progress, challenges and opportunities / 中西医结合学报
Journal of Integrative Medicine
;
(12): 401-408, 2014.
Artículo
en Inglés
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| ID: wpr-308187
ABSTRACT
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is commonly used in treating liver diseases worldwide, especially in China. The advantages of using TCM for treatment of liver diseases include protecting hepatocytes, inhibiting hepatic inflammation and antifibrosis in the liver. In this article, we introduce TCM herbal preparations from the Chinese materia medica (such as Fuzheng Huayu) that are typically used for the treatment of liver diseases. Literature surrounding the mechanisms of TCM therapy for treatment of liver diseases is presented and discussed. We propose that side effects of herbal compounds are often under-appreciated, and that more care should be taken in the prescription of potentially hepatotoxic medicines. Further, to deepen the understanding of TCM mechanisms, new techniques and methodologies must be developed. Future studies will lead to the enhancement of clinical outcomes of TCM. As complementary and alternative therapies, TCMs will play an expanding role in the future of liver disease treatment.
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Asunto principal:
Materia Medica
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Usos Terapéuticos
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Quimioterapia
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Enfermedad Hepática Inducida por Sustancias y Drogas
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Hepatopatías
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Medicina Tradicional China
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Journal of Integrative Medicine
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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