Progress on the clinical applications and pharmacological effects of Cuscuta chinensis in the treatment of ocular diseases
10.12206/j.issn.1006-0111.202004035
- VernacularTitle:菟丝子明目效应相关临床应用及药理学研究进展
- Author:
Beijing ZHU
1
;
Teng ZHANG
2
;
Yu CHEN
2
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Baoshan Branch, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201900, China.
2. Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China;Clinical Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China.
- Keywords:
Cuscuta chinensis;
improving eyesight;
literature research;
clinical application;
pharmacological mechanism
- From:
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice
2020;38(5):409-412
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Cuscuta chinensis is a commonly used traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Cuscuta chinensis has a long history of clinical application in the treatment of varieties of ocular diseases. This review summarized the literatures related to its clinical applications, research progresses in the ophthalmic pharmacology and active ingredients. It was aimed to provide a theoretical basis for the further development and utilization of Cuscuta Chinensis as an effective medication.
