Effects of Bak Foong Pill and its active components on body functions and gastrointestinal epithelial ion transport.
- Author:
Jin-Xia ZHU
1
;
Hsiao-Chang CHAN
Author Information
1. Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China. zhu_jx@ccmu.edu.cn
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Animals;
Drugs, Chinese Herbal;
pharmacology;
Epithelial Cells;
metabolism;
Gastrointestinal Tract;
cytology;
Humans;
Ion Transport;
drug effects
- From:
Acta Physiologica Sinica
2007;59(4):477-486
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Bak Foong Pill has been used traditionally for treating gynecological disorders for several centuries but also with a newly modified formula for treating postmenopausal symptoms. Cumulating evidence indicates that Bak Foong Pill acts on multi-systems and affects various organ functions. The present review discusses the effects of Bak Foong Pill and its active components on overall body function, with particular focus on the gastrointestinal epithelial ion transport and the related underlying mechanisms.
