1.Herbal Textual Research on Quisqualis Fructus in Famous Classical Formulas
Xiuping WEN ; Shiying CHEN ; Ying TAN ; Guanwen ZHENG ; Huilong XU ; Wen XU ; Chengzi YANG ; Zehao HUANG ; Yu LIN ; Zhilai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(6):225-237
This article systematically analyzed the historical evolution of the origin, scientific name, producing area, quality evaluation, harvesting and processing, and other aspects of Quisqualis Fructus by consulting the ancient materia medica, medical books, prescription books, local literature and combining with the modern literature and standards, summarized and explored the development rules of its medicinal properties and efficacy along with their underlying causes, in order to provide support for the development and utilization of famous classical formulas containing this herb. According to the textual research, Shijunzi was first recorded as Liuqiuzi in Nanfang Caomuzhuang of the Jin dynasty, and the name of Shijunzi was first used in Kaibao Bencao of the Song dynasty, which has been consistently used throughout subsequent dynasties, and there were also aliases such as Junziren, Sijunzi, and Dujilizi. The mainstream source of Quisqualis Fructus used in the past dynasties has been the dried mature fruits of Quisqualis indica, a plant belonging to the family Combretaceae. In modern times, its variety Q. indica var. villosa has also been recorded as the medicinal material of Quisqualis Fructus. In 2007, the Flora of China(English edition) designated Q. indica var. villosa as a synonym of Q. indica. Today, the accepted name of Shijunzi is updated to Combretum indicum. According to ancient herbal records, the producing areas of Quisqualis Fructus were Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao, Guangxi, Hainan, Sichuan and Fujian, and then gradually expanded to Yunnan, Taiwan, Jiangxi and Guizhou. Since the Song dynasty, two major production regions have gradually emerged in Sichuan, Chongqing and Fujian. Currently, it is primarily cultivated in Chongqing, Guangxi and other areas, with Chongqing yielding the highest output. Since modern times, superior quality has been defined by large size, a purple-black surface, plump grains, and a yellowish-white kernel. According to ancient herbal records, the harvesting period of Quisqualis Fructus was the July and August of the lunar calendar, mostly used raw after shelling or with the shell intact, it underwent processing methods such as cleaning, slicing, mixing, steaming, roasting, stewing, and frying. Currently, the harvesting period is autumn, followed by sun-drying or low-heat drying, with processing methods including cleaning, stir-frying, and stewing. In ancient and modern literature, the records of the properties, functions and indications of Quisqualis Fructus are basically the same, that is, sweet in taste, warm in nature, predominantly non-toxic, belonging to the spleen and stomach meridians. It possesses effects of insecticide, decontamination and invigorating spleen for ascariasis, enterobiasis, abdominal pain due to worm accumulation and infantile malnutrition.The contraindications for use primarily include avoiding consumption by individuals without parasitic infestations, limiting use for those with spleen-stomach deficiency-cold, refraining from drinking hot tea during medication, and avoiding excessive intake. Based on the textual research, it is suggested that the dried mature fruits of Q. indica should be used as the medicinal material for the development of famous classical formulas containing Quisqualis Fructus. Processing methods may be chosen according to prescription requirements, and the raw products is recommended for medicinal use if not specified.
2.Research progress on clinical application of opioid-free anesthesia
Dongxiang DENG ; Guanwen LIN ; Daojie WANG ; Dongchen WU ; Yamei LIN ; Duozhi WU
Chongqing Medicine 2024;53(19):3018-3023,3028
Opioid-free anesthesia(OFA)is a multimodal analgesic strategy that combines multiple non-opioid drugs and/or techniques to obtain high-quality anesthesia.With the popularization of the concept of enhanced recovery after surgery(ERAS),OFA has become a common concern hot spot for perioperative phy-sicians.OFA is in line with the ERAS concept,and under multimodal anesthesia and pain management,it can reduce surgical stress,inflammation reaction and postoperative complications,significantly improve the prog-nosis of patients,promote postoperative rapid recovery and reduce the burden of medical and health resources.This article reviews the adverse reactions of opioids,OFA concept and indications,the clinical application of OFA in recent years,the existing controversies and problems to be solved.
3.Effect of special rectification of perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis in inguinal hernia repair
Guanwen LIN ; Ying LIU ; Guitao LI ; Gangqing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2014;(7):402-404
Objective To evaluate the effect of special rectification of clinical antimicrobial use in a hospital. Methods Medical records of patients receiving inguinal hernia repair before (in 2011)and after (in 2012)the per-formance of special rectification were reviewed,and the rationality of perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis was compared.Results Prophylactic antimicrobial usage rate in patients receiving inguinal hernia repair decreased from 53.90%(76/114)in 2011 to 5.59%(10/179)in 2012,the difference was significant (χ2 =93.68,P <0.05);aver-age expense of antimicrobial use per patient decreased by 86.95% (from ¥ 624.73 in 2011 to ¥ 81 .52 in 2012);Combination use and single use was 93.42% and 80.00% respectively.Surgical site infection did not occur in both groups.Conclusion Through the special rectification activities of the clinical antimicrobial use,perioperative anti-microbial prophylaxis and expense of antimicrobial agents in patients receiving inguinal hernia repair is effectively re-duced.
4.Dose-response relationship of sufentanil inhibiting responses to tracheal intubation when combined with sevoflurane in pediatric patients
Na LI ; Yong CHEN ; Guanwen LIN ; Bishan OUYANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2014;34(6):721-723
Objective To determine the dose-response relationship of sufentanil inhibiting responses to tracheal intubation when combined with sevoflurane in pediatric patients.Methods Seventy-five pediatric patients of both sexes,aged 2-8 yr,weighing 11-28 kg,of ASA physical status Ⅰ,scheduled for elective operation on perineum or four extremity under general anesthesia,were randomly assigned into 5 groups (n =15 each) using a random number table:sevoflurane group (group S) and sevoflurane combined with sufentanil 0.15,0.30,0.45 and 0.60 μg/kg groups (SS14 groups).6% sevoflurane was inhaled via a face mask.Mechanical ventilation was performed after spontaneous breathing weakened.The end-tidal sevoflurane concentration was maintained at 3% after loss of consciousness.The corresponding doses of sufentanil were injected intravenously in SS14 groups,while the equal volume of normal saline was given in group S.The median effective dose (ED50),ED95 and 95 % confidence interval of sufentanil inhibiting responses to tracheal intubadon were calculated using Probit method.Results When combined with sevoflurane,the ED50 and ED95 (95 % confidence interval) of sufentanil inhibiting responses to tracheal intubation were 0.365 μg/kg (0.317-0.414μg/kg) and 0.513 μg/kg (0.454-0.647 μg/kg),respectively,in pediatric patients.Conclusion The ED50 of sufentanil required for inhibiting responses to tracheal intubation is 0.365 μg/kg and ED95 is 0.513 μg/kg when combined with sevoflurane in pediatric patients.

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