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  • Qing LI, Yuanlong ZHANG, Guang YANG
    Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2025, 43(1): 214-217.
    Objective

    To explore the efficacy of Yishen Tiaogan Decoction(益肾调肝方)on perimenopausal women with dry eye of kidney deficiency and liver depression syndrome and its influence on early changes in ocular surface.

    Methods

    One hundred and twenty perimenopausal women with dry eye of kidney deficiency and liver depression syndrome admitted to the hospital from February 2021 to March 2023 were selected,and randomly assigned into two groups,each with 60 cases. The control group received sodium hyaluronate eye drops. Based on this,the study group was given Yishen Tiaogan Decoction. The treatment in both groups lasted for 4 weeks. Then the TCM symptom scores,ocular surface function[tear film break-up time(BUT),Schirmer I test(SIT),cornea corneal fluorescein(FL)staining],clinical efficacy,the levels of inflammatory factors[interleukin(IL)-6,IL-33]and adverse reactions were compared between two groups after treatment.

    Results

    TCM syndrome scores showed a decline in both groups after treatment(P<0.05),and the score was(1.60±0.35)point in the study group,which was lower than that[(4.89±0.74)point]in the control group(P<0.05). Therewas an improvement in BUT,SIT and FL score in both groups after treatment(P<0.05),and the three parameters were(10.08±1.29)s,(11.25±2.26)mm/5 min and(0.85±0.14)point in the study group,which were all better than those[(5.64±1.15)s,(7.76±1.35)mm/5 min and(2.38±0.49)point]in the control group,with statistical difference(P<0.05). In the control group,15 cases were cured,24 cases were improved and 21 cases were ineffective. In the study group,35 cases were cured,22 cases were improved and 3 cases were ineffective. The efficacy grade distribution yielded statistical difference between two groups(Z=-5.044,P<0.05). The overall efficacy rate was 95.00%(57/60)in the study group,which was higher than that(65.00%,39/60)in the control group(P<0.05). Serum levels of inflammatory factors showed a decrease in both groups after treatment(P<0.05). The serum levels of IL-6 and IL-33 were(15.13±3.30)pg/mL and(10.30±1.85)pg/m L in the study group,which were lower than those[(17.26±3.71)pg/mL and(11.49±2.18)pg/mL]in the controlgroup(P<0.05). During the treatment period,no adverse reactions were found in the control group,and one case of diarrhoea occurred in the study group,the symptoms were mild and could be relieved without any intervention. The adverse reaction rate yielded no statistical difference between two groups(χ2=1.008,P>0.05).

    Conclusion

    Yishen Tiaogan Decoction for perimenopausal women with dry eye of kidney deficiency and liver depression syndrome can effectively alleviate the clinical symptoms,improve ocular surface function and attenuate inflammation response with no significant adverse reactions,which is worthy of recommendation.

  • Jing ZHENG, Changqing SONG, Lili GAO, Haimei ZHANG, Qi LIU
    Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2025, 43(1): 218-221.
    Objective

    To evaluate the regulatory effectof Tiaozhong Xiaqi Decoction(调中下气汤)combined with gastricmucosa protectant on serum gastrin in patients with chronic atrophic gastritis.

    Methods

    A total of 112 patients with chronic atrophic gastritis who came to the hospitalwere selected as the study subjects. According to the randomized control method,the invalids were divided into two groups. The reference group(56 cases)was treated with conventional Western medicine,orally taking Weifuchun Tablets(胃复春片),4 tablets per time,3 times per day. The Helicobacter pylori(HP)positive individuals were treated with HP eradication regimen and quadruple therapy for 10 days. On the basis of treatment in the reference group,the study group(56 cases)received Tiaozhong Xiaqi Decoction orally. Both groups continued the treatment for 3 months. The changes in traditional Chinese medicine syndrome scores,including cold pain in the stomach,bloating in the stomach,liking warmth and pressing,vomiting with clear water,shortness of breath,lazy speech and loose stools before and after treatment between two groups were compared. The changes in pathological scores under gastroscopy between the two groups before and after treatment were compared,and the changes in serum levels of gastrin(GAS),somatostatin(SS)and epidermal growth factor(EGF)and treatment efficacy before and after treatment were compared.

    Result

    The treatment efficacy of the study group was better than thatof the reference group,and the difference was statistically obvious(P<0.05). After treatment,the scores of spleen and stomach deficiency cold syndrome related symptoms in both groups showed a decrease,and the reduction in scores of spleen and stomach deficiency cold syndrome related symptoms in the study group was better than that in the reference group(P<0.05). After treatment,both groups showed a decrease in pathological scores under gastroscopy,and the reduction in pathological scores under gastroscopy in the the study group was better than that in the control group(P<0.05). After treatment,the levels of GAS in both groups decreased,while the levels of SSand EGF increased. Among them,the study group had a better decrease in serum GAS than the reference group,while the increase in SSand EGFwas better than that in the reference group(P<0.05).

    Conclusion

    Tiaozhong Xiaqi Decoction combined with gastric mucosa protector is effective in the treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis. It can reduce the TCM symptom scores of patients,alleviate the atrophic state of gastric mucosa,regulate gastrointestinal hormones,inhibit the excessive secretion of gastrin,protect gastric mucosa tissue,accelerate the recovery of gastric function and improve the treatment effect.

  • Yuanyuan LIANG, Xin PENG, Lili MAO, Xinyi YANG, Jingjing LIU, Xin SHAO
    Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2025, 43(1): 222-226.
    Objective

    To analyze the effectof Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction(血府逐瘀汤)on lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2(Lp-PLA2),monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1),soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1(sICAM-1),inflammatory factors and quality of life in patients with coronary heart disease unstable angina pectoris with phlegm turbidity and obstruction type.

    Methods

    A total of 120 patients with coronary heart disease unstable angina pectoris with phlegm turbidity and obstruction were included,and they were randomly divided into observation group and control group,60 cases in each group. The patients in the control group were treated with conventional western medicine,and the observation group was given Modified Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction on this basis,and the treatment period of both groups was 8 weeks. After the treatment,the clinical curative effect,angina pectoris attack,TCM clinical symptom scores,inflammatory factor levels,Lp-PLA2,MCP-1,sICAM-1 and quality of life were observed in the two groups.

    Results

    After treatment,the total effective rate of the observation group was 90.00%(54/60),which was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.05). At the same time,the frequency of angina pectoris attack,duration and pain degree of the observation group were more significantly improved than those of the control group(P<0.05). The changes of TCM clinical symptom scores of body fatigue,excessive phlegm and anorexia were significantly improved compared with those before treatment(P<0.05)and the improvement of each symptom score in the observation group was significantly better than that in the control group(P<0.05). The levels of interleukin-4(IL-4),interleukin-6(IL-6),interleukin-8(IL-8)and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)of the two groups after treatment decreased compared with those before treatment(P<0.05)and the decrease in the observation group was better than that of the control group. The levels of Lp-PLA2,MCP-1 and sLCAM in the two groups after treatment were significantly lower than those before treatment(P<0.05),and the improvement in the observation group was significantly better than that in the control group(P<0.05). After treatment,the MOS item short from health survey(SF-36)scores of the two groups were both significantly improved compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the quality of life in the observation group was significantly better than that in the control group.

    Conclusion

    Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction can effectively improve the clinical treatment effect of patients with coronary heart disease unstable angina pectoris with phlegm turbidity and obstruction type,reduce the frequency and degree of angina pectoris,improve the clinical symptoms of patients,increase the levels of inflammatory factors,reduce the levels of Lp-PLA2,MCP-1 and sICAM-1 and improve the quality of life of patients.

  • Deping LI, Zhiguo MIAO, Zhen LI, Xiaoqiang GONG, Bo LIU
    Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2025, 43(1): 226-230.
    Objective

    To explore the effectof Chaihu Qingshang Decoction(柴胡清上汤)combined with gaze stability vestibular rehabilitation training on vestibular function and oxidative stress in patients with vestibular neuritis.

    Methods

    Sixty patients with vestibular neuritis who were diagnosed in the hospital from July 2021 to December 2022 were selected as research objects,and were randomly divided into the experimentgroup and the control group,with 30 patients in each group. The control group was given routine and symptomatic treatment,and the experiment group was given Chaihu Qingshang Decoction combined with gaze stability vestibular rehabilitation training on the basis of the control group. The clinical efficacy,dizziness symptom assessment scale,dizziness disorder scale,specific activity balance confidence scale,vestibular function,serum inflammatory factors,oxidative stress indicators and incidence of adverse reactions were compared between the two groups before and after treatment.

    Result

    After treatment,compared with the total effective rate(63.33%,19/30)in the control group,the total effective rate(86.67%,26/30)in the experimental group was higher(P<0.05). Compared with those before treatment,the Vertigo Symptom Rating Scale(DARS)and Dizziness Handicap Inventory(DHI)scores of both groups were significantly reduced,while the activities-specific balance confidence scale(ABC)scores were increased(P<0.05). After treatment,compared with the control group,the experimental group had lower DARSand DHIscores,and higher ABC scores(P<0.05). Compared with that before treatment,semicircular canal paresis(CP)value,scanning wave amplitude,spontaneous nystagmus intensity and shaking head nystagmus intensity of semicircular canals paresis patients in the two groups decreased significantly,and semicircular canals gain increased significantly(P<0.05). After treatment,compared with those of the control group,the CP value,scanningwave amplitude,spontaneous nystagmus intensity and shaking head nystagmus intensity of semicircular canals paresis in the experiment group were lower,and the semicircular canals gain was higher(P<0.05). Compared with those before treatment,the serum levels of IL-6 and TNF-αin both groups significantly decreased(P<0.05). And compared with those of the control group,the levels of the experimental group were relatively low(P<0.05). Compared with those before treatment,the levels of SOD in both groups significantly increased,while the levels of MDA decreased(P<0.05). Compared with the control group,the experimental group had higher level of SOD and lower level of MDA(P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups(P>0.05).

    Conclusion

    Chaihu Qingshang Decoction combined with gaze stability vestibular rehabilitation training can effectively improve the overall therapeutic effect of patients with vestibular neuritis,regulate inflammation and oxidative stress in the body,significantly improve vestibular function,alleviate nystagmus and semicircular canals paresis,which is suitable for clinical promotion.

  • Shasha LI, Fang LI, Jingxia ZHNAG, Fan LI, Ajuan Mao, Yajuan LI, Xi CHEN, Xin HAN, Weifeng WANG
    Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2025, 43(1): 231-240.
    Objective

    Ultra performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole/electrostatic field orbital trap high resolution mass spectrometry(UHPLC-Q Exactive Focus MS/MS)method was developed to rapidly analyze and identify the alkaloids from Shaanxi-produced crude Fuzi(Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata).

    Method

    The chromatographic separation was performed on the Waters Acquity UPLCBEH C18 column(2.1 mm×50 mm,1.7 μm)with acetonitrile-0.1% formic acid water solution as themobile phase for gradient elution. The electrospray ion source(ESI)was adopted to collect the data in positive ionization modes,and the detection range was m/z 100~1500.

    Results

    The chemical constituents were identified and confirmed by analyzing themass data from the reference substances and literature. A total of 228 alkaloidswere identified,including 21 C18 alkaloids,145 C19 alkaloids[42 diester diterpenoid alkaloids(DDAs),47 monoester diterpenoid alkaloids(MDAs),42 aminoalcohol-diterpenoid alkaloids(ADAs),14 lipo alkaloids(Lipo-As)],27 C20 alkaloids and 35 others,28 of them were discovered for the first time.

    Conclusion

    The establishedmethod systematically analyzed the alkaloids of Shaanxi-produced crude Fuzi(Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata). It provides a reference for the subsequent study ofmaterial basis and developmentof Shaanxiproduced crude Fuzi(Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata).

  • Haixiao SU, Jian HOU, Qifeng LIU, Lin HOU
    Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2025, 43(1): 241-246.

    Huangqi(Astragali Radix)is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine for strengthening and invigorating Qi,and it is one of the commonly used traditional Chinese medicine in clinic. Huangqi(Astragali Radix)contains a variety of chemical components,including polysaccharides,flavonoids and saponins,which have antiviral,anti-tumor,immune regulation and other pharmacological effects,among which the antiviral effect is prominent. The effect of anti-virus of Huangqi(Astragali Radix)can be achieved in a variety ofways,such as directly killing the virus,blocking the absorption and penetration of the virus into the cell,inhibiting the replication and release of the virus,inhibiting the synthesis and expressions of viral RNA and protein,promoting the development of immune organs,promoting innate immunity,enhancing cellular and humoral immunity and regulating related signaling pathways. The antiviral effectof Huangqi(Astragali Radix)has the characteristics of safety,low toxicity and high efficiency,which isworthy of further development and research. This article summarized the pharmacodynamic material basis and mechanism of Huangqi(Astragali Radix)antiviral effect,and provided theoretical basis for its development,utilization and clinical research of traditional Chinese medicine.

  • Shiya YUAN, Chenying YE, Yiting CHEN, Ting HE, Min WANG, Guilong NONG, Gailian ZHOU
    Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2025, 43(1): 247-252.
    Objective

    To study the acute toxicity and liver and kidney toxicity of raw Zhizi(Gardeniae Fructus)and six water extractswith different processing degrees using zebrafish model and explore the effect of processing degree on Zhizi(Gardeniae Fructus)toxicity.

    Methods

    Acute toxicity studieswere carried outon AB series zebrafish with normal development 3 days(3 dpf)after fertilization,and 6 different dose concentrationswere set for raw products(sp)and sixwater extractswith different degrees of preparation(pz1,pz2,pz3,pz4,pz5,pz6). Themortality rate of zebrafish at72 h was statistically calculated. Quantitation-toxicity curveswere created using GraphPad Prism 9.0 software to calculate half lethal concentration(LC50)and 10% lethal concentration(LC10). Liver and kidney injury studies were conducted on gz15Tg/+(AB)liver fluorescent protein transgenic zebrafish with normal development4 days(4 dpf)after fertilization. Three dose concentration groups were set up as low(LC0),medium(LC10)and high(LC20)groups,and the acetaminophen group was setup,with embryonic water as the blank group. After72 h of administration,zebrafish livermorphology and fluorescence area changes were observed,and the activities of alanine aminotransferase(ALT)and aspartate aminotransferase(AST),creatinine(Cr)and urea nitrogen(BUN)were detected.

    Results

    The results of acute toxicity experiments showed that the values of LC50 of the raw productand six water extractswith different processing degreeswere 0.042,0.049,0.053,0.064,0.050,0.058 g·L-1 respectively. The values of LC10 were 0.024,0.025,0.033,0.038,0.036,0.036,0.039 g·L-1 respectively. The results of liver and kidney injury showed that compared with those in the blank group,the livermorphological deformation and fluorescence area of zebrafish in the acetaminophen group decreased(P<0.01)and the activities of ALT and AST increased(P<0.01),indicating that acetaminophen was hepatotoxic to zebrafish. The livermorphological changes and fluorescence area of zebrafish in the low,medium and high groups of sp decreased(P<0.01),the activities of ALT and AST increased(P<0.01,P<0.05)and the activities of BUN and Cr rised(P<0.05),indicating the raw product had hepatic and renal toxicity to zebrafish. Livermorphology and fluorescence area of zebrafish decreased in themedium and high dose groups of pz 1,pz 2 and pz 3(P<0.01),the activities of ALT and AST in pz1 group increased(P<0.01),the activities of BUN and Cr elevated(P<0.01,P<0.05),the activity of ALT in the low,medium and high dose groups of pz2 and pz3 rised(P<0.05,P<0.01),and the activities of AST in themedium and high dose groups increased(P<0.05,P<0.01). There were no significant changes of livermorphology or fluorescence area in the low and medium dose groups of pz4,pz5 and pz6,and there were changes in the high dose group(P<0.05). The results showed that the low and medium dose groups of pz4,pz5 and pz6 had no significant effect on the liver of zebrafish,and there was liver damage in the high dose group. ALT and AST were elevated in themedium and high dose groups of pz4(P<0.05,P<0.01). There was no significant effect on the decrease in the activity of ALT of pz5 and pz6 and there was liver injury in the AST high dose group(P<0.01,P<0.05). The activities of BUN and Cr were increased in the high dose groups of pz3 and pz5(P<0.01,P<0.05),and the activitieswere elevated in the high dose group of pz4(P<0.01). The results showed that sp and pz1~pz5 had different degrees of damage to the liver and kidney of zebrafish with different degrees of preparation and different doses. There was no liver or kidney injury neither in the three dose concentration groups of pz6 nor in the ALT,BUN,Cr and AST low and medium dose groups of zebrafish.

    Conclusion

    The liver and kidney injury of Zhizi(Gardeniae Fructus)is related to the degree of processing and dosage. But raw and different processing degrees products showed certain liver and kidney damage to varying degrees. Standardizing the processing conditionsmay be an importantmeasure to realize themedication safety of gardenia.

  • Guihua SONG, Mengmeng SUN, Bingxue ZHANG, Mingyue REN, Jie LIU, Minghao PENG, Suping YU, Yan ZHANG
    Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2025, 43(1): 253-258.

    Severe pneumonia is an acute infectious respiratory disease in childhood. Because of the delayed course,rapid progression and difficulty in healing,itseriously affects the physical and mentalhealth of children. Pulmonary rehabilitation is the core part of severe pneumonia management,but there is currently a lack of standardized and unified integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine pulmonary rehabilitation diagnosis and treatment plans for severe childhood pneumonia in China. To further standardize the clinical diagnosis and treatmentof integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine in the rehabilitation of severe pneumonia in children,this study followed the basic principles of evidence-basedmedicine,adopted the Delphimethod,conducted two rounds of expert survey questionnaires,and combined clinical evaluation to finally form Expert Consensuson the Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment Plan for Severe Pneumonia in Children.