Xiangsha Liujunzi Decoction restores mitochondrial function and ameliorates chronic ulcerative colitis by regulating the PI3K/AKT/Nrf2 and AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1α signaling pathways
Xiangsha Liujunzi Decoction (XS) is a classical formula traditionally employed to invigorate the spleen and treat digestive system disorders. Although XS has a therapeutic effect on chronic ulcerative colitis (UC) in clinical practice, the mechanism remains unclear.
Forsythiaside A ameliorates acetaminophen-induced liver injury by suppressing ferroptosis through activating USP11/SIRT3-mediated mitophagy
Acetaminophen (APAP), a widely used antipyretic and analgesic, frequently causes liver injury upon overdose. The fruit of Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl, known as Forsythiae Fructus, is a traditional Chinese medicine used to clear heat and toxic, remove lumps, and reduce swelling. Forsythiaside A (FTA), an important active ingredient in Forsythiae Fructus, has significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective effects. However, its protective mechanisms against acetaminophen-induced liver injury (AILI) remain unclear.
Therapeutic Efficacy of Sanhuang Xiexin Decoction on Atopic Dermatitis via suppressing STAT3 Signaling
Sanhuang Xiexin Decoction (SXD) is a traditional Chinese medicine formula widely used clinically for dermatitis due to its anti-inflammatory properties. However, the evidence for its therapeutic effect specifically in atopic dermatitis (AD) and the mechanisms underlying any such effects is lacking.
A structurally distinct neutral polysaccharide from Polygonatum odoratum (Mill.) Druce improves hyperglycemia via the PI3K-AKT-GSK3β/FoxO1 signaling pathway
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), diabetes falls under the category of "wasting-and-thirst disease". Polygonatum odoratum (Mill.) Druce, a medicinal herb from the Liliaceae family, is renowned for its ability to nourish yin, alleviate dryness, promote fluid production, and relieve thirst. Its efficacy in addressing yin deficiency with internal heat and fluid depletion makes it a promising candidate for diabetes management. Among its bioactive compounds, Polygonatum odoratum (Mill.) Druce polysaccharides (POPs) play a crucial role in yin nourishment and blood sugar regulation. However, the incomplete structural characterization of these polysaccharides remains a major obstacle in advancing POPs research. Furthermore, studies on POPs' therapeutic mechanisms in hyperglycemia are still lacking.
Corrigendum to "Modulatory effects of lannea welwitschii on cadmium-induced reproductive and biochemical dysregulation via steroidogenic enzyme regulation in female rats" [J. Ethnopharmacol. (2026) 357 120821]
Lubumbashi's medicinal plants against female infertility and the beneficial effects of Parinari curatellifolia Planch. Ex Benth., in the letrozole induced polycystic ovary syndrome in the female albino rats
Medicinal plants used to treat female infertility in Lubumbashi have not been listed or pharmacologically studied for this disease, implying a notable shortcoming in an era of evidence-based medicine promotion.
Quyushengxin formula restores the integrity of intestinal barrier by regulating the gut microbiota to ameliorate DSS-induced ulcerative colitis in mice
The Quyushengxin formula (QYSXF), a clinically validated traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula, has been demonstrated to be safe and effective for the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC), but its mechanism of action in UC treatment is still unclear.
Integrated Analysis of Transcriptomics and Proteomics Reveals the Ameliorative Effect of Processed Aucklandiae Radix on Functional Dyspepsia
Processed Aucklandiae Radix (Wei Mu Xiang in Chinese, WMX), a processed product of the root of Aucklandia lappa Decne., is traditionally used to consolidate intestines and relieve diarrhea. It is clinically applied for treating diarrhea and abdominal pain caused by spleen and stomach deficiency-cold, characterized by its warm nature without causing dryness and its efficacy in regulating spleen and stomach function. However, its therapeutic mechanism concerning gastrointestinal motility in functional dyspepsia (FD) remains unclear.
Exploring the Gut-Kidney Axis: Berberine's Role in Alleviating Chronic Kidney Disease through Microbiota and Short-Chain Fatty Acids
Berberine (BBR), a compound widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, has been recognized for its therapeutic effects on chronic kidney disease (CKD), primarily by modulating the gut microbiota. However, further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms underlying its beneficial effects.
Xiao-Liu Tang (XLT), a traditional Chinese medicine formula that suppresses the progression of cervical cancer by inducing apoptosis and inhibiting cell migration
Xiao-Liu Tang (XLT), a formulation grounded in the Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory of Qi-Blood, has shown promise in alleviating endometriosis-related symptoms through clinical observations, with emerging evidence supporting its anti-inflammatory and pro-apoptotic properties. Endometriosis shares oncogenic pathological hallmarks with gynecological malignancies-including evasion of apoptosis, and invasive potential. Building on TCM's multi-target therapeutic paradigm and the mechanistic parallels between these conditions, we hypothesize that XLT may exert broad anti-neoplastic effects. This study investigates its efficacy and molecular mechanisms in cervical cancer model.
γ-mangostin from Garcinia mangostana (L.) exerts the antifungal activity against Cryptococcus neoformans by inhibiting ribosome biogenesis
The pericarp of Garcinia mangostana (L.) has been traditionally used in Southeast Asia and South China to alleviate diarrhea, regulate gastrointestinal functions, and promote wound healing. It is rich in xanthones, which exhibit significant antimicrobial activity. However, current research on the antimicrobial properties of mangosteen pericarp has primarily concentrated on the antibacterial effects of the xanthone compound α-mangostin, while studies on the antifungal activities of xanthones remain relatively limited.
Dual COX/5-LOX Inhibition by Isorhamnetin-3-O-Glucoside from Anthyllis cytisoides: An Integrated Chemical-Enzymatic-Computational Study
Anthyllis cytisoides L. is a forage shrub native to the western Mediterranean basin, traditionally used in folk medicine to treat respiratory and gastrointestinal inflammation. However, its polar phytochemical profile and the underlying enzyme-level anti-inflammatory mechanisms involving COX-1/COX-2 and 5-LOX remain weakly documented.
Anti-acne mechanisms of Yuqingyan, a novel multi-herbal formula derived from traditional Chinese medicine
A variety of traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions improving acne and eczema have been tested by time. Yuqingyan (YQY) is a novel multi-herbal complex derived from modified traditional Chinese prescriptions, incorporating a multi-herbal extract from 7 medicinal herbs, including Sophora angustifolia Siebold & Zucc., Phellodendron chinense C.K.Schneid., Gentiana scabra Bunge, Cnidium monnieri Cusson, Chrysanthellum indicum DC., Glycyrrhiza inflata Batalin, and Cinnamomum camphora (L.) J.Presl, has demonstrated considerable potential for acne treatment.
Wuwei Ganlu counters exercise-induced fatigue via mitochondrial reinforcement and redox-inflammatory modulation
Wuwei Ganlu is a Tibetan medicated-bath formula, and traditionally applied for limb stiffness, "yellow-water" effusion, and joint swelling. However, its efficacy against exercise-induced fatigue and mechanisms remain unclear.
Prophylactic isoimperatorin protects against LPS-ALI via mTOR-dependent control of inflammation, oxidative stress and ferroptosis markers
Isoimperatorin (ISO) is a furanocoumarin from Angelica dahurica (Bai Zhi), traditionally used in TCM for respiratory complaints such as allergic asthma, sinusitis, and cough, with reported anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. Its role in acute lung injury (ALI), however, remains insufficiently defined.
Hawthorn juice transforms notoginseng stem-leaf saponins: Synergistically regulates blood viscosity and ameliorates glycolipid metabolic disorders
Panax notoginseng (Burkill) F.H. Chen, documented in the Compendium of Materia Medica, promotes blood circulation and removes stasis. Despite extensive research, the above-ground parts (stems and leaves) remain underutilized. The synergistic mechanism of the effects of hawthorn (Crataegus pinnatifida) juice (SZ) on Panax notoginseng stem-leaf extract (SQ) to regulate sugar and lipid metabolism has not been reported.
Neuroprotective Effects of Yizhi Decoction via Inhibition of PINK1/Parkin-Mediated Mitophagy in the Prefrontal Cortex of Rats with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Yizhi Decoction (YZD) is used in clinical medicine for the treatment of pediatric attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Total astragalus saponins enhance the anti-liver fibrosis efficacy of Numb-overexpressed hUC-MSCs through stabilizing the Numb-p53 axis
Astragali Radix (Huangqi), a traditional Chinese medicine documented in Shennong Bencao Jing (ca. 200 AD), has been used for chronic liver disease. Total astragalus saponins (TAS), its primary bioactive component, exhibit anti-fibrotic effects. However, their potential synergy with stem cell therapy remains unexplored.
Discovery of hemostatic component combination from Nelumbinis Receptaculum using dual machine learning spectrum-effect analysis
Nelumbinis Receptaculum (NR) were hemostatic herbal medicines for treating metrorrhagia, hematuria or hemorrhoids in ethnopharmacological systems, such as Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicines.
Protective effect and mechanism of synagrantol A from Euphorbia Pseudomollis on LPS-induced neuroinflammation
Species of Euphorbia (Euphorbiaceae) have traditionally been utilized worldwide for analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer applications. Latex and extracts from these plants have long been used in Brazilian indigenous medicine. The utilization of contemporary extraction and analytical methodologies to clarify the anti-inflammatory pharmacology of Euphorbia extracts establishes a translational connection between conventional knowledge and modern drug discovery.
Comprehensive multi-omics analysis revealed the mechanism of Panax ginseng extract in alleviating Qi deficiency liver cancer
Qi deficiency liver cancer (QDLC) accounts for a high proportion of liver cancer patients and is an important aspect of traditional Chinese medicine research on liver cancer. Panax ginseng (PG) known as the king of herbs, has significant advantages in QDLC due to its unique Qi-replenishing properties. However, its potential pharmacodynamic components and mechanisms on QDLC are not fully understood.
