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  • Le NIU, Yu ZHANG, Mengmeng FAN, Hongwei LI, Kai LI
    Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2026, 44(1): 72-76.
    Objective

    To explore the attenuation and synergism mechanism of vinegar-processed Chuanlianzi(Toosendan Frutus)on the basis of spectrum effect relationship and spectrum toxicity relationship,and to provide reference for its further development and utilization.

    Methods

    UPLC dual-wavelength method was used to establish the fingerprint of raw and vinegar-processed products of Chuanlianzi(Toosendan Frutus). Combined with principal component analysis and partial least square analysis,the composition changes of Chuanlianzi(Toosendan Frutus)before and after processing with vinegar were evaluated. Ear swelling induced by xylene was used as an inflammatory model,and the anti-inflammatory activity of vinegar-processed Chuanlianzi(Toosendan Frutus)before and after treatment was investigated by the inhibition rate of inflammation. The contents of total bile acid(TBA),aspartate transaminase(AST),alanine aminotransferase(ALT)and alkaline phosphatase(ALP)in serum were used as indexes to investigate the hepatotoxicity of vinegar-processed Chuanlianzi(Toosendan Frutus). The grey correlation degree method was used to investigate and analyze the correlation between fingerprints and anti-inflammatory effect and liver toxicity before and after processed with vinegar.

    Results

    The fingerprint analysis showed that there were 16 common peaks at 210 nm and 13 common peaks at 254 nm between the raw and vinegar-processed products. The principal component analysis(PCA)was used to distinguish the raw and vinegar-processed Chuanlianzi(Toosendan Frutus),and the orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis(OPLS-DA)was used to select 13 different components before and after vinegar-processing. Based on the results of spectrum activity relationship,it was concluded that toosendanin,ferulic acid,rutin and isoquercitrin were the chemical components with high correlation with anti-inflammatory effect,and toosendanin was also the chemical components with the highest correlation with hepatotoxicity.

    Conclusion

    The application of vinegar-processed Chuanlianzi(Toosendan Frutus)can effectively reduce hepatotoxicity and enhance anti-inflammatory activity. The effect of toosendanin,ferulic acid,rutin and isoquercetin may be related to the changes in the composition of toosendanin,ferulic acid,rutin and isoquercetin.

  • Yueyue ZHANG, Bingyu LONG, Junming WANG, Qingwen HE, Xiaohui WU, Lingling SONG, Lijie JI, Tianzhu ZHANG
    Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2026, 44(1): 77-81.
    Objective

    To investigate the synergistic effect of salted processing on the efficacy of Dihuang(Rehmanniae Radix)in cooling blood and stopping bleeding.

    Methods

    On the basis of the preparation of Dihuang(Rehmanniae Radix)processed with salt,the reference method was used to replicate the mouse model of bleeding due to blood heat syndrome with 15 g·kg-1 of Zingiberis Rhizoma Decoction combined with 5% ethanol,and the synergistic effect of salted processing on the efficacy of Dihuang(Rehmanniae Radix)in cooling blood and stopping bleeding was comprehensively evaluated by the general signs of mice,anal temperature,water intake,bleeding time and thrombin time(TT),prothrombin time(PT),activated partial thromboplastin time(APTT)and fibrinogen(FIB). The indicators such as the proportion of hot zone residence that can reflect temperature trend were detected and analyzed. Through principal component analysis of cooling blood and stopping bleeding effect and grey correlation analysis of the main quality control components,including the content of catalpol and digoxin D,as well as the temperature trend index reflecting the cold and heat medicinal properties,the synergistic effect of salt processing on the cooling blood and stopping bleeding effect was comprehensively evaluated.

    Results

    The model caused a significant decrease in the proportion of mice staying in the hot zone,an increase in water intake,as well as a significant prolongation or increase in anal temperature,bleeding time,PT,APTT,TT,FIB,Na+-K+-ATP and Ca2+-Mg2+-ATP(P<0.05 or P<0.01). Low and high doses(3 and 6 g·kg-1)of Dihuang(Rehmanniae Radix)and its processed with salt products improved the abnormal indicators caused by the above model and the improvement effect of high dose was better than that of low dose(P<0.05 or P<0.01). The improvement effect of Dihuang(Rehmanniae Radix)processed with salt on the above indicators was better than that of Dihuang(Rehmanniae Radix)under the same dose(P<0.05 or P<0.01). The grey correlation coefficients of the main quality control components,catalpol and Rehmannioside D,for the components of cooling blood and stopping bleeding efficacy(PCA)- grey correlation(GCA)analyses were 0.818 and 0.676,as well as for the indices of cold and heat properties of the drug were 0.801 and 0.572,respectively.

    Conclusion

    Salted processing has the synergistic effect on cooling blood and stopping bleeding effect of Dihuang(Rehmanniae Radix),and to a certain extent,the synergistic effect may be related to the enhancement of the cold and heat properties,the contents of catalpol and Rehmannioside D of Dihuang(Rehmanniae Radix)by salted processing,with Rehmannioside D content contributing the most.

  • Runchen ZHANG, Yuxuan LI, Haoming ZHANG, Wenyi GE, Yajing MA, Xinhui CHENG, Tao LIU, Can WANG, Shu WANG, Yang GUO
    Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2026, 44(1): 82-88.

    Neurodegenerative diseases,including Alzheimer's disease,Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease,are major global causes of disability and death worldwide. Protecting mitochondrial function has become a critical therapeutic strategy in managing central nervous system(CNS)disorders. Acupuncture has shown the potential to modulate the biochemical homeostasis in the CNS and maintain the neural stability. This review focuses on the regulatory effects of acupuncture on mitochondrial morphology and function in CNS diseases. Studies have found that acupuncture can improve the ultrastructure of the affected brain regions and regulate the mitochondrial dynamics and plays the key roles in both the synthesis and breakdown of mitochondrial energy. It also mitigates the oxidative stress which is a precursor to many pathogenic mechanisms and modulates the mitochondria-mediated apoptosis and autophagy through multiple pathways and perspectives. Overall,the regulatory effects of acupuncture on mitochondria are multi-targeted and multi-faceted,offering bidirectional modulation capabilities for neurodegenerative diseases.

  • Yiqing TONG, Yongxia LI, Qing XU, Lulu SHENG, Yuxin WANG, Qiming FENG
    Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2026, 44(1): 89-92.
    Objective

    To analyze the effects of Shenfu Injection(参附注射液)on tissue perfusion and blood oxygen metabolism in the treatment of septic shock with Yang Qi sudden collapse syndrome.

    Methods

    This study employed a retrospective case-control design to statistically analyze 92 cases of septic shock with Yang Qi sudden collapse syndrome treated in the Emergency Internal Medicine Observation Room and the Emergency Intensive Care Unit(EICU)of the Sixth People's Hospital affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine from February 2023 to February 2024. The patients meeting the inclusion criteria were divided into a control group(46 cases treated with standard septic shock therapy)and the observation group(46 cases received standard septic shock therapy in conjunction with Shenfu Injection). Hemodynamic indexes,lactic acid level and clearance,urine volume,acute physiology and chronic health evaluationⅡ(APACHEⅡ)and sequential organ failure assessment(SOFA)score were compared between the two groups.

    Results

    After treatment,the values of mean arterial pressure(MAP),central venous pressure(CVP),central venous oxygen saturation(ScVO2),lactic acid clearance and urine volume of the observation group were higher than those of the control group,and lactic acid level was lower than control group(P<0.05). The mechanical ventilation time,vasoactive drug use time and early goal-directed therapy(EGDT)compliance time in the observation group were lower than those in the control group,and the differences were significant(P<0.05). After treatment,the levels of procalcitonin(PCT),C-reactive protein(CRP)and tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α)in the observation group were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05). After treatment,APACHEⅡ scores and SOFA scores in the observation group were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).

    Conclusion

    Shenfu Injection can effectively improve tissue perfusion level and blood oxygen metabolism,increase the lactate clearance rate,enhance the tissue circulation oxygen supply and blood circulation,correct shock faster and improve the prognosis of patients with septic shock.

  • Wanjing HU, Yewei YE
    Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2026, 44(1): 93-97.
    Objective

    To analyze the promoting effect of Buzhong Yiqi Granules(补中益气颗粒)on postpartum repair of women with Qi deficiency syndrome,and analyze the influence on the expressions of transforming growth factorβ3(TGF-β3)and relaxin(RLX).

    Methods

    A total of 112 pregnant women with Qi deficiency syndrome who gave birth in the hospital from April 2021 to September 2022 were selected and divided into control group and study group with 56 cases in each. In the control group,postpartum women received intravenous injection of oxytocin,while rehabilitation therapy equipment and acupoint massage were used to assist in recovery for 5 consecutive days. In the study group,Buzhong Yiqi Granules were added,3 g/time,2-3 times/day,continuous intervention for 5 days. The postpartum recovery of the two groups(postpartum time of uterine entry into the pelvis,disappearance time of lochia rubra,daily descending height of fundus),lactation function,breastfeeding rate,breast comfort,uterine degeneration,pelvic floor function,syndrome score,hormone level,TGF-β3,RLX and other indicators were compared.

    Results

    Compared with those of the control group,the time of uterine entry into the pelvis,the time of lochia rubra dripping disappearance in the study group were shortened[(5.32±0.57)d vs(6.83±1.10)d,(4.64±1.23)d vs(7.44±2.04)d],and the daily descending height of fundus was shortened was higher than that of the control group[(4.01±1.20)cm vs(2.33±0.95)cm](t=9.121,8.796,8.214,P<0.05). Lactation onset time in the study group was shorter than that in the control group[(16.52±7.83)h vs(22.57±4.48)h],lactation volumes were higher than those in the control group[24 h postpartum:(46.59±4.76)mL vs(35.52±3.74)mL,72 h postpartum:(133.51±11.05)mL vs(116.48±10.49)mL](t=5.019,13.680,8.369,P<0.05). Breast comfort of the study group was better than that of the control group[breast tenderness free:44.64% vs 12.50%,breast hardnessⅠ:51.79% vs 19.64%](Z=18.980,18.440,P<0.05). After treatment,in the study group,the sum of three diameters of uterus,the resistance index and the pulsation index were lower than those of the control group[(237.42±11.55)mm vs(271.59±10.12)mm,1.86±0.15 vs 2.12±0.17,0.59±0.04 vs 0.77±0.08](t=16.650,15.060,8.582,P<0.05). After treatment,the peak systolic flow velocity in the study group was higher than that in the control group[(41.20±5.51)cm/s vs(34.51±3.09)cm/s](t=7.925,P<0.05). After treatment,in the study group,contraction pressure,contraction duration,class Ⅰ muscle fiber fatigue,Ⅱ muscle fiber fatiguedecreased than those in the control group[(97.58±12.26)cmH2O vs(69.82±8.46)cmH2O,(19.41±1.48)s vs(7.22±1.30)s,(5.51±0.94)% vs(6.85±1.00)%,(5.59±0.87)% vs(6.82±1.05)%](t=13.950,46.310,7.306,6.750,P<0.05). After treatment,the syndrome scores of the study group were lower than those of the control group[main syndrome:(5.24±1.49)points vs(7.82±1.63)points,secondary syndrome:(2.13±0.25)points vs(3.14±0.53)points](t=8.743,12.900,P<0.05). After treatment,the level of PRL in the study group was higher than those in the control group[(388.51±26.25)ng/mL vs(345.65±24.29)ng/mL]and the level of E2 was lower than that of the control group[(515.64±68.47)U/L vs(691.82±85.00)U/L](t=8.968,2.739,12.080,P<0.05). After treatment,the levels of TGF-β3 and RLX decreased than those of the control group[(27.46±4.52)mg/L vs(35.48±4.65)mg/L,(53.22±3.17)μg/L vs(61.42±5.45)μg/L](t=9.255,9.733,P<0.05).

    Conclusion

    Buzhong Yiqi Granules can promote uterine involution and inhibit TGF-β3 in women with Qideficiency syndrome. RLX secretion can improve lactation function and pelvic floormuscle strength,reduce muscle fiber fatigue,promote uterine involution and postpartum repair in a short time.

  • Yanyan ZHANG, Yueqiao CHEN, Sirong WEI, Xue ZHANG, Hao PEI, Xiaoxiang ZHANG, Fenglan WU, Ye SUN, Tingshuai WANG
    Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2026, 44(1): 98-102.

    Hepatic fibrosis(HF)is a pathological state caused by the excessive deposition and degradation of extracellular matrix(ECM)due to the activation of hepatic stellate cells(HSC)stimulated by various chronic hepatitis. Cirrhosis is the final outcome of HF.“Yang transforming Qi while Yin constituting form”is a classic overview of the results of Yin and Yang movement in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),which is closely related to the occurrence and development of HF. The imbalance of Yin-Yang movement and the loss of balance between Yin and Yang lead to insufficient Yang transformation and excessive Yin formation,which runs through the entire process of HF,mainly forming the core pathogenesis of HF including deficiency of healthy Qi and liver,being unable to resist evils and mutual accumulation of phlegm-dampness and blood stasis,constantly promoting the pathological progress of HF. Naringenin is a common flavonoid component that plays a variety of effect mechanisms in the treatment of HF,including anti-inflammatory effects,anti-oxidative stress,regulation of autophagy,inhibition of hepatic stellate cell activity and reduction of collagen deposition and lipid deposition. Based on the theory of“Yang transforming Qi while Yin constituting form”,this paper discussed the core pathogenesis of HF,and used the relevant knowledge of domestic and foreign literature to sort out the regulatory role of naringenin in the field of HF,in order to provide theoretical basis and reference for the treatment of HF with naringenin.

  • Lei YU, Zheng LI
    Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2026, 44(1): 103-107.
    Objective

    To explore the mechanism of Zhenwu Decoction(真武汤)in the management of dilated cardiomyopathy(DCM)by watching the effect of Zhenwu Decoction on autophagy of cardiomyocytes.

    Methods

    Thirty cTnTR141W transgenic DCM mice were randomly divided into a model group and a Zhenwu Decoction treatment group,with 15 mice in each group. Fifteen C57BL/6J wild-type mice were used as the blank control group. The Zhenwu Decoction group was given Zhenwu Decoction(18.2 g·kg-1·d-1)by intragastric administration twice a day. Both the blank control group and the model group were given the equal amounts of saline by gavage,and the course of treatment was 4 weeks. Myocardial hypertrophy was detected by FITC-WGA. The mRNA and protein expressions of ANP,p62 and LC3 were detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR)and Western blot.

    Results

    ①Compared with those in the control group,the cardiomyocytes in the model group were enlarged and disordered,the space between nuclei and cells was enlarged and the size varied,the cell size was inconsistent,and the interstitial fibrosis was a little. The degree of myocardial hypertrophy and the morphology of myocardial cells were significantly improved in Zhenwu Decoction group.②Compared with those in the control group,the mRNA expressions of ANP,p62 and LC3B in the model group were highly significant(P<0.01). The mRNA expression of ANP in Zhenwu Decoction group was significantly decreased(P<0.01). The mRNA expression of p62 was significantly decreased(P<0.05),and the mRNA expression of LC3B was significantly increased(P<0.05).③In comparison with those in the control group,the protein expressions of ANP,p62 and LC3Ⅱ/I were highly significantly increased in the model group(P<0.01),and the protein expressions of ANP and p62 were highly significantly decreased in the Zhenwu Decoction group(P<0.01),and the protein expression levels of LC3Ⅱ/I were significantly increased(P<0.01).

    Conclusion

    Zhenwu Decoction can effectively improve the cardiac structure and function of transgenic mice with DCM. Zhenwu Decoction can relieve DCM by regulating autophagy.

  • Xiaoxu QIN
    Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2026, 44(1): 108-111.
    Objective

    To observe the clinical effect of acupuncture combined with Jiejing Decoction(解痉汤)in the treatment of upper limb muscle tension after stroke.

    Methods

    Eighty-four patients with increased upper limb muscle tension after stroke diagnosed and treated in the hospital from June 2021 to December 2022 were selected as the research objects. According to the random number table method,they were randomly divided into two groups,with 42 cases in each group. The control group was treated with Jiejing Decoction and the observation group was treated with acupuncture combined with Jiejing Decoction for 4 weeks. The total effective rate,muscle tension,upper limb motor function and daily living ability of the two groups were observed and compared. The curative effect was judged by the change of TCM symptom scores,the muscle tension was evaluated by modified Ashworth grading standard,the upper limb motor function was evaluated by Fugl-Meyer motor score(FMA),and the daily living ability was evaluated by Barthel index.

    Results

    The total effective rate of the observation group was 97.62%(41/42),significantly higher than that(80.95%,34/42)of the control group,and the difference between two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in muscle tone grading between the two groups before treatment(P>0.05),but after treatment,the observation group was significantly better than the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the H/M ratio of the radial nerve,ulnar nerve or median nerve reflection wave between the two groups before treatment(P>0.05). After treatment,the H/M ratio of the radial nerve,ulnar nerve and median nerve reflection wave in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05). After treatment,the FMA score and Barthel index score of the two groups were significantly increased,and the scores of the observation group were significantly higher than those of the control group(P<0.05). No serious adverse reactions occurred in both groups.

    Conclusion

    The clinical efficacy of acupuncture combined with Jiejing Decoction in the treatment of upper limb muscle tension after stroke is satisfactory. It can significantly improve the upper limb muscle tension,and improve the upper limb motor function and daily living ability of the patients,and it has good safety.

  • Yunfan ZHANG, Di ZHAO, Jingjing WEI, Lina MIAO, Xiao LIANG, Xueru ZHANG, Yunmeng CHEN, Yunling ZHANG
    Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2026, 44(1): 111-115.

    Syndrome diagnosis standard is an integral part of TCM standardization research,integrating the knowledge and regulatory systems of TCM. The diagnostic criteria for the combination of disease and syndrome align with the developmental trends of modern medicine,reflecting the macroscopic and microscopic syndrome characteristics of the core pathogenesis of diseases at the level of informatics,and enhancing identification through the use of multivariate statistical methods at the methodological level. Based on the current state of these criteria,this paper explains that the system offers several benefits,such as aligning with the actual diagnosis and treatment practices of both traditional Chinese and Western medicine. It also emphasizes the attribute of ‘outer emptiness’ in syndromes and promotes research into micro-syndrome differentiation. Given the importance of these issues,this paper suggests several directions for future research on diagnostic criteria. These include embracing the dynamic concept of syndrome differentiation,exploring symptom grading strategies,engaging in multidisciplinary collaborative research,and focusing on the integration of program resources. The goal is to provide insights for the objective study of disease-syndrome combinations.

  • Oumei JIA, Erping XU, Ming BAI, Mingyuan ZHANG, Zelun LI, Pengliang LIU, Lijie KANG, Nan ZHANG
    Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2026, 44(1): 116-120.

    Gastric ulcer(GU)is a kind of peptic ulcer disease. The patients often show symptoms such as epigastric pain,belching,acid swallowing and fullness. In clinical practice,traditional Chinese medicine is used to treat GU,which has the advantages of good efficacy,few side effects and high safety. The location of GU is in the spleen and stomach of the middle energizer,and the deficiency cold of the spleen and stomach is one of the main pathogenesis of GU. The method should be to warm the spleen. Among them,the representative prescription Huangqi Jianzhong Decoction(黄芪建中汤)has the effects of warming Yang,tonifying deficiency and relieving acute pain. It is a classic prescription for the treatment of GU that has been tested in practice and has a clear curative effect. In this paper,by searching the relevant literature on the clinical application and experimental research of Huangqi Jianzhong Decoction in the treatment of GU,it is found that both clinical application and experimental research can prove that Huangqi Jianzhong Decoction has a good effect in the treatment of GU. In clinical application,it is found that Huangqi Jianzhong Decoction,or combined with western medicine,or combined with acupuncture can effectively improve the symptoms of patients,with high efficiency and few adverse reactions. The experimental study also proved that Huangqi Jianzhong Decoction may treat GU by regulating gastric mucosal epithelial cells,regulating inflammatory factors,improving oxidative stress and other ways. Therefore,this article discussed the treatment of GU with Huangqi Jianzhong Decoction from theory,clinical application and experimental research,aiming to further study the new progress of Huangqi Jianzhong Decoction in the treatment of GU,in order to provide new ideas and basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment.