Herpes zoster (HZ) is an acute infectious disease caused by the neurotropic varicella-zoster virus (VZV), characterized primarily by acute-phase pruritus and postherpetic neuralgia. Upon infecting the human body, VZV initially triggers an inflammatory response, making therapeutic strategies targeting inflammatory cytokines an important option in clinical treatment. Current clinical treatments for herpes zoster mainly include immunomodulation, antiviral therapy and analgesic management. However, these approaches often face challenges such as poor patient tolerance, numerous contraindications and severe side effects. In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has demonstrated significant efficacy in treating herpes zoster, with mild residual symptoms and fewer side effects. This review systematically summarized the mechanisms of inflammatory cytokines in herpes zoster and the current status of TCM research, aiming to provide a theoretical basis and research direction for TCM-based treatments targeting inflammatory cytokines in herpes zoster.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |