Discussion on implications and research ideas of toxic theory in natural characteristics of Chinese herbal medicine.
- Author:
Jiarui WU
1
;
Bing ZHANG
;
Zhangfu CHANG
Author Information
1. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions;
chemically induced;
Drugs, Chinese Herbal;
toxicity;
Humans;
Medicine, Chinese Traditional;
adverse effects;
trends;
Phytotherapy;
adverse effects;
Research;
trends
- From:
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica
2009;34(4):480-482
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The meaning of "poisonous" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is different from that of modern medicine. Narrow meaning of "poisonous" in TCM refers to harmful reaction to human body. Otherwise, generalized meaning of "poisonous" has two main implications: general title of drug and eccentric nature for drug. To fully reveal the scientific content of Chinese herbal toxic theory, we should carry out our research on the relationship between Chinese herbal toxicity and body state under the guidance of TCM theory. Moreover, comprehensive study on toxic information is also necessary for clarifying the natural characteristics of Chinese herbal medicine.
