Expression of sweet-taste of Chinese materia medica and its application in clinical compatibility
10.7501/j.issn.0253-2670.2016.04.001
- Author:
Jing-Ya ZHANG
1
Author Information
1. Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Clinical compatibility;
Gustatory receptor;
Herb property theory;
Material basis;
Sweet-taste herbs;
Taste representation
- From:
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs
2016;47(4):533-539
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The connotation of traditional Chinese medicine and base resource of sweet-taste herbs were summarized. At the same time, the distribution between sweet-taste herbs and four properties, meridian entry, and other herb property theory was analyzed. Then, the gustatory receptor, taste representation, and research on material basis of sweet-taste herbs were elaborated. Finally, the clinical applications of compatibility methods of sweet herbs were described, which will provide the references to guide clinical applications of the theory of bitter-taste herbs better.
