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Mechanism of Action and Clinical Research Progress of Guizhi Shaoyao Zhimu Decoction (桂枝芍药知母汤) Against Rheumatic Disease
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Xueqin ZHOU1, Zhina ZHAO2, Bingsen WANG3, Shangwen WU2, Huan LI1, 2, Songwei LI2
Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine | 2026, 44(9) : 25 - 31
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Xueqin ZHOU1, Zhina ZHAO2, Bingsen WANG3, Shangwen WU2, Huan LI1, 2, Songwei LI2
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  • 1.First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, Henan, China
  • 2.Department of Rheumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450099, Henan, China
  • 3.Department of Immunology, Henan Province Hospital of TCM, Zhengzhou 450053, Henan, China
Published: 2026-09-10 doi: 10.13193/j.issn.1673-7717.2026.09.005
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Guizhi Shaoyao Zhimu Decoction (桂枝芍药知母汤, GSZD), originating from Jingui Yaolue (Synopsis of the Golden Chamber), and has the effect of regulating the circulation of three Jiao in the body, balancing cold and heat as well as deficiency and excess, and preventing diseases from developing into the organs. It is widely used in the treatment of rheumatic diseases, especially arthritis related rheumatic diseases. It is widely utilized in the treatment of rheumatic diseases, particularly inflammatory arthritis. This review synthesized the literature from the past two decades, revealing that the anti-rheumatic mechanisms of GSZD primarily involved inhibiting inflammatory responses, modulating immune function, regulating bone metabolism, controlling cellular autophagy, suppressing cell proliferation/apoptosis and intervening in gut microbiota and serum metabolic profiles. Clinically, GSZD demonstrates therapeutic efficacy for multiple rheumatic disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), gouty arthritis (GA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Sjogren's syndrome (SS). Additionally, it alleviates rheumatic disease-associated complications such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular damage, pulmonary complications and pannus formation. When combined with Western medicine, it may reduce adverse drug reactions. Current mechanistic studies face challenges including unidentified bioactive components and insufficient molecular-level investigations. Clinical research is constrained by limitations such as simplified syndrome differentiation patterns, undefined optimal dosage and treatment duration, scarce studies on single-formula preparations and predominance of single-center small-sample trials. Further exploration is warranted to fully elucidate its therapeutic value and potential in rheumatic disease management.

Guizhi Shaoyao Zhimu Decoction (桂枝芍药知母汤)  /  rheumatism  /  mechanism of action  /  clinical research  /  traditional Chinese medicine
周雪琴, 赵志娜, 王炳森, 武上雯, 李桓, 李松伟. 桂枝芍药知母汤抗风湿的作用机制及临床研究进展. 中华中医药学刊, 2026 , 44 (9) : 25 -31 . DOI: 10.13193/j.issn.1673-7717.2026.09.005
Xueqin ZHOU, Zhina ZHAO, Bingsen WANG, Shangwen WU, Huan LI, Songwei LI. Mechanism of Action and Clinical Research Progress of Guizhi Shaoyao Zhimu Decoction (桂枝芍药知母汤) Against Rheumatic Disease[J]. Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2026 , 44 (9) : 25 -31 . DOI: 10.13193/j.issn.1673-7717.2026.09.005
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doi: 10.13193/j.issn.1673-7717.2026.09.005
  • Online Date:2026-10-20
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    1.First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, Henan, China
    2.Department of Rheumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450099, Henan, China
    3.Department of Immunology, Henan Province Hospital of TCM, Zhengzhou 450053, Henan, China
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