1.Clinical Comprehensive Evaluation of Guanxinjing Capsules in Treating Angina Pectoris of Coronary Heart Disease with Syndrome of Qi Deficiency and Blood Stasis in "6+1" Dimensions
Mengmeng WANG ; Xin CUI ; Jian LYU ; Yanming XIE ; Lianxin WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(2):120-128
ObjectiveTo systematically review the available studies about Guanxinjing capsules in treating angina pectoris of coronary heart disease (syndrome of Qi deficiency and blood stasis), evaluate the evidence quality and comprehensive value of Guanxinjing capsules in 6+1 dimensions involving 9 aspects, and clarify the clinical positioning and advantages of this medicine. MethodsA qualitative combined with quantitative evaluation method was adopted, involving clinical medicine, epidemiology, evidence-based medicine, and pharmacoeconomics. Through public data collection, questionnaire surveys, real-world data collection, and literature comprehensive evaluation, an evaluation system involving 9 aspects in 6+1 dimensions was constructed for Guanxinjing capsules. Experts assigned weights to the criterion layer and indicator layer, and the multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) model and CSC (V2.0) were employed to measure each dimension and reveal the clinical value of Guanxinjing capsules. Results①The evaluation results showed that Guanxinjing capsules are safe. According to the adverse reactions in the instructions, the systematic evaluation and meta-analysis of clinical safety, and the data collected by the National Center for Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring, the adverse reactions of Guanxinjing capsules mainly include chest tightness, dyspnea, dizziness, and digestive system-related symptoms, with a standardized score of 0.75 points, which suggests good safety. ②The meta-analysis results suggest that according to the same efficacy standards, the effectiveness of Guanxinjing capsules alone and Guanxinjing capsules combined with conventional Western medicine or Chinese patent medicines is higher than that of conventional Western medicine or the Chinese patent medicine Shenshao capsules alone in treating coronary heart disease. The standardized score of effectiveness is 0.57, which indicates that the effectiveness still requires evidence support. ③With the individual disposable income in 2020 as the expected payment assumption threshold, compared with conventional treatment alone, combining Guanxinjing capsules with conventional treatment is cost-effective and economical for the patients with angina pectoris of coronary heart disease under certain conditions (higher than 106.91 yuan), which suggests good economy. ④At present, 3 patents for the invention of Guanxinjing capsules have been approved, covering multiple fields such as clinical innovation, service system innovation, and industrial development, which implies good innovation. ⑤In addition, the questionnaire surveys for medical staff involve five different dimensions, and the statistical scores and evaluation results show good suitability of Guanxinjing capsules. ⑥The reimbursement rate of Guanxinjing capsules by residents is high. The sampling survey results show that Guanxinjing capsules are fully equipped in hospitals across China and have good accessibility. ⑦Derived from the theory of activating blood and resolving stasis proposed by Wang Qingren, a famous physician in the Qing Dynasty, Guanxinjing capsules integrate multiple therapies such as replenishing Qi, nourishing Yin, and aromatic warming and unblocking. According to the analysis data in the "6+1" dimensions, the clinical comprehensive evaluation score of Guanxinjing capsules for angina pectoris of coronary heart disease (syndrome of Qi deficiency and blood stasis) was 0.73. ConclusionThe results of comprehensive evaluation of each dimension and clinical value suggest that Guanxinjing capsules in treating angina pectoris of coronary heart disease (syndrome of Qi deficiency and blood stasis) have sufficient clinical evidence, good safety, suitability, and accessibility. It is recommended that Guanxinjing capsules can be included in the documents of basic clinical medication management in accordance with the established procedure.
2.Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Yifei Zhike Capsules
Xin CUI ; Hongchun ZHANG ; Weiwei GUO ; Chengjun BAN ; Zhifei WANG ; Yuanyuan LI ; Yingjie ZHI ; Xuefeng YU ; Yanming XIE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(11):218-224
As an exclusive Miao medicine of Honwing Pharma (Guizhou) Co. Ltd., Yifei Zhike capsules are both a prescription drug and an over-the-counter (OTC) drug. Its main ingredients include Ranunculus ternatus and Panax notoginseng. With the effects of nourishing Yin and moistening the lungs, as well as relieving cough and reducing phlegm, Yifei Zhike capsules are often used in the treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, and other diseases. However, there is insufficient understanding of their efficacy, suitable syndromes, and safety in clinical practice, with a lack of relevant expert consensus on clinical application. To standardize their clinical application, 30 experts from the fields of respiratory medicine, pharmacy, and evidence-based medicine were invited to develop an Expert Consensus on the Clinical Application of Yifei Zhike Capsules (Consensus for short) through evidence-based medicine methods. The Consensus clarified the syndrome characteristics, disease stages, dosages, treatment courses, combined medication, and other norms in the treatment of acute/chronic bronchitis and pulmonary tuberculosis and could be applicable to clinical physicians and pharmacists in medical and health institutions at all levels. In disease diagnosis, it provided diagnostic criteria for traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine and clarified that the suitable traditional Chinese medicine syndrome was the syndrome of Qi-Yin deficiency with intermingled phlegm-blood stasis. Clinical studies have confirmed that Yifei Zhike capsules combined with standard anti-tuberculosis therapy can effectively improve the symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis patients, increase the sputum smear conversion rate, and promote the absorption of lesions. When treating acute cough caused by respiratory tract infections, Yifei Zhike capsules can increase the markedly effective rate and the seven-day disappearance rate of cough symptoms. Meanwhile, recommendations for specific usage, dosages, and treatment courses were given for different diseases, and it was pointed out that long-term medication required key monitoring of adverse reactions. In safety, the adverse reactions of Yifei Zhike capsules involved multiple aspects such as the digestive system and allergic reactions, and pregnant women and women during menstruation were prohibited from using it. In addition, modern research has shown that Yifei Zhike capsules have an adjuvant therapeutic effect on tuberculous pleurisy and may be effective for inflammatory and benign pulmonary nodules. However, further research should be conducted on the toxicological safety of long-term medication. The formulation of the Consensus provides a scientific basis for the rational clinical application of Yifei Zhike capsules, which helps to improve clinical efficacy and reduce medication risks.
3.Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Yifei Zhike Capsules
Xin CUI ; Hongchun ZHANG ; Weiwei GUO ; Chengjun BAN ; Zhifei WANG ; Yuanyuan LI ; Yingjie ZHI ; Xuefeng YU ; Yanming XIE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(11):218-224
As an exclusive Miao medicine of Honwing Pharma (Guizhou) Co. Ltd., Yifei Zhike capsules are both a prescription drug and an over-the-counter (OTC) drug. Its main ingredients include Ranunculus ternatus and Panax notoginseng. With the effects of nourishing Yin and moistening the lungs, as well as relieving cough and reducing phlegm, Yifei Zhike capsules are often used in the treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, and other diseases. However, there is insufficient understanding of their efficacy, suitable syndromes, and safety in clinical practice, with a lack of relevant expert consensus on clinical application. To standardize their clinical application, 30 experts from the fields of respiratory medicine, pharmacy, and evidence-based medicine were invited to develop an Expert Consensus on the Clinical Application of Yifei Zhike Capsules (Consensus for short) through evidence-based medicine methods. The Consensus clarified the syndrome characteristics, disease stages, dosages, treatment courses, combined medication, and other norms in the treatment of acute/chronic bronchitis and pulmonary tuberculosis and could be applicable to clinical physicians and pharmacists in medical and health institutions at all levels. In disease diagnosis, it provided diagnostic criteria for traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine and clarified that the suitable traditional Chinese medicine syndrome was the syndrome of Qi-Yin deficiency with intermingled phlegm-blood stasis. Clinical studies have confirmed that Yifei Zhike capsules combined with standard anti-tuberculosis therapy can effectively improve the symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis patients, increase the sputum smear conversion rate, and promote the absorption of lesions. When treating acute cough caused by respiratory tract infections, Yifei Zhike capsules can increase the markedly effective rate and the seven-day disappearance rate of cough symptoms. Meanwhile, recommendations for specific usage, dosages, and treatment courses were given for different diseases, and it was pointed out that long-term medication required key monitoring of adverse reactions. In safety, the adverse reactions of Yifei Zhike capsules involved multiple aspects such as the digestive system and allergic reactions, and pregnant women and women during menstruation were prohibited from using it. In addition, modern research has shown that Yifei Zhike capsules have an adjuvant therapeutic effect on tuberculous pleurisy and may be effective for inflammatory and benign pulmonary nodules. However, further research should be conducted on the toxicological safety of long-term medication. The formulation of the Consensus provides a scientific basis for the rational clinical application of Yifei Zhike capsules, which helps to improve clinical efficacy and reduce medication risks.
4.Characteristics of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndromes in Patients with Concurrent Postmenopausal Osteoporosis and Knee Osteoarthritis
Xin CUI ; Huaiwei GAO ; Long LIANG ; Ming CHEN ; Shangquan WANG ; Ting CHENG ; Yili ZHANG ; Xu WEI ; Yanming XIE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):257-265
ObjectiveTo explore the characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndromes in the patients with concurrent knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) and provide a scientific basis for precise TCM syndrome differentiation, diagnosis, and treatment of such concurrent diseases. MethodsA prospective, multicenter, cross-sectional clinical survey was conducted to analyze the characteristics of TCM syndromes in the patients with concurrent PMOP and KOA. Excel 2021 was used to statistically analyze the general characteristics of the included patients. Continuous variables were reported as
5.Characteristics of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndromes in Patients with Concurrent Postmenopausal Osteoporosis and Knee Osteoarthritis
Xin CUI ; Huaiwei GAO ; Long LIANG ; Ming CHEN ; Shangquan WANG ; Ting CHENG ; Yili ZHANG ; Xu WEI ; Yanming XIE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):257-265
ObjectiveTo explore the characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndromes in the patients with concurrent knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) and provide a scientific basis for precise TCM syndrome differentiation, diagnosis, and treatment of such concurrent diseases. MethodsA prospective, multicenter, cross-sectional clinical survey was conducted to analyze the characteristics of TCM syndromes in the patients with concurrent PMOP and KOA. Excel 2021 was used to statistically analyze the general characteristics of the included patients. Continuous variables were reported as
6.Compilation Instructions for Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Yifei Zhike Capsules
Xin LI ; Hongchun ZHANG ; Xuefeng YU ; Weiwei GUO ; Chengjun BAN ; Zhifei WANG ; Yuanyuan LI ; Yingjie ZHI ; Xin CUI ; Yanming XIE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(18):143-148
The compilation instructions for the Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Yifei Zhike Capsules systematically expound the development background, methodological framework, and core achievements of this consensus. In view of the problems existing in the clinical application of Yifei Zhike Capsules, such as insufficient efficacy evidence and lack of standardized syndrome differentiation, the Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences took the lead and collaborated with 21 tertiary grade-A hospitals and research institutions across China to form a multidisciplinary expert group (comprising 30 experts in clinical medicine, pharmacy, and methodology). The compilation work was carried out in strict accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, the GB/T 1.1-2020 standard, and the writing specifications for the explanatory notes of expert consensus on clinical application of Chinese patent medicines. Through systematic literature retrieval (including 32 studies, with 24 clinical studies), Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE)-based evidence grading, and multiple rounds of discussions using the nominal group method (25 experts voted to determine 17 clinical questions), 5 evidence-based recommendations and 11 expert consensus suggestions were formed. It is clarified that this medicine (Yifei Zhike Capsules) is applicable to the treatment of expectoration/hemoptysis in acute and chronic bronchitis and the adjuvant treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. It is recommended that it can be used alone or in combination with anti-tuberculosis drugs. The safety evaluation shows that this medicine mainly induces the following adverse reactions: mild gastrointestinal reactions (such as nausea and abdominal pain) and rashes. The contraindicated populations include pregnant women and women during menstruation. The compilation process of the consensus underwent three rounds of expert letter reviews, two rounds of peer reviews, and quality control assessments to ensure methodological rigor and clinical applicability. In addition, through policy alignment, academic promotion, and a dynamic revision mechanism, the standardization of clinical application was promoted, providing a demonstration for the evidence-based transformation of characteristic therapies of Miao medicine.
7.Compilation Instructions for Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Dieda Huoxue Capsules
Yuhang MENG ; Jinghua GAO ; Minshan FENG ; Quan JI ; Jin JIN ; Ting CHENG ; Yongyao LI ; Yuanyuan LI ; Xin CUI ; Yanming XIE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(20):177-183
The Compilation Instructions for Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Dieda Huoxue capsules systematically expound the development methods and evidence-based basis of this consensus. In view of the weak clinical application evidence and ambiguous indications of Dieda Huoxue capsules, the Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and Wangjing Hospital took the lead and collaborated with 33 experts from 28 medical institutions nationwide. They strictly followed the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline-making norms and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) evidence-grading system and completed the compilation through multidisciplinary cooperation. The workflow included constructing clinical questions (19 items were screened by the nominal group technique), retrieving evidence (from Chinese and English databases and grey literature), assessing safety (integrating drug monitoring data and clinical investigations), and forming recommendations and consensus suggestions (3 recommendations were reached via the GRADE grid method, and 16 consensus suggestions were reached by the majority vote rule). The results indicate that the consensus clearly states that this medicine (Dieda Huoxue capsules) is applicable to conditions like traumatic injury, blood stasis-induced pain, and sudden lumbar sprains. The recommended dose is 6 capsules each time, twice a day. Combining oral administration with external application can enhance the efficacy, and elderly patients should take the medicine at intervals. Safety monitoring suggests that it should be used with caution in people with a bleeding tendency and those with an allergic constitution. The compilation process involved three rounds of reviews by internal and external experts. Literature analysis, the Delphi method, and clinical applicability tests were employed to ensure methodological rigor. The compilation instructions comprehensively present key aspects such as project approval and registration, conflict-of-interest statements, and evidence evaluation through 12 appendices, providing methodological support for the clinical translation of the consensus. In the future, it will be continuously improved through a dynamic revision mechanism.
8.Comprehensive Clinical Evaluation of Yiqing Capsules in Treating Heat-toxin Syndrome
Yaxing WANG ; Xinxin SU ; Yanli HUANG ; Xin CUI ; Yuanyuan LI ; Yanming XIE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(6):126-133
ObjectiveTo systematically review the studies about Yiqing Capsules in the treatment of pharyngitis, tonsillitis, gingivitis, and oral ulcers with heat-toxin syndrome and clarify the advantages and therapeutic characteristics of Yiqing capsules, thus providing reference for the decision-making by relevant departments and clues for the clinical and basic research. MethodThe multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) model and CSC v2.0 were employed to comprehensively evaluate Yiqing capsules from multiple aspects. ResultThe serious adverse reactions in the spontaneous reporting system (SRS) monitoring data of Yiqing capsules included pruritus, rash, an ddiarrhea, all of which were relieved or cured, without aggravation or interhospital transfer for treatment. Literature data showed that the main clinical adverse reactions were abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc. Both acute toxicity and long-term toxicity tests showed good safety, and thus the safety of Yiqing capsules was rated as grade B. The results of Meta-analysis showed that Yiqing capsules used alone or in combination with other medicines outperformed Niuhuang Jiedu capsules or Western medicine in the treatment of pharyngitis, tonsillitis, gingivitis, and oral ulcers with heat toxin in terms of symptom alleviation, disappearance rate of main symptoms, and recurrence rate of aphtha. Pharmacological and pharmacodynamic studies showed that Yiqing capsules had antimicrobial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory effects, with the effectiveness rated as grade B. The decision tree model was adopted to analyze the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio. With the threshold of 1 fold per capita GDP and the disappearing rate of pain in gingivitis as the indicator, Yiqing capsules had an economic advantage in the treatment of gingivitis due to heat-toxin compared with Niuhuang Jiedu capsules, and the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio was 0.39 yuan/%, which indicated acceptable cost, with the economy rated as grade B. Yiqing capsules can not only clear heat from Qi aspect but also purge blood fire, serving as the representative prescription of clearing and purging for heat-toxin syndrome. Considering the industrial service system and enterprise innovation, the comprehensive innovation of Yiqing capsules was rated as grade B. Generally, this product does not require personalized treatment plans and features convenient supply, storage, transportation, policy publicity, drug information standards, and easy operation for medical care and patients. The Chinese patent medicine information was complete and in line with national standards, and thus the suitability of Yiqing capsules was rated as grade A. With a low price and good availability and affordability, the accessibility of Yiqing capsules was rated as grade A. The Yiqing capsules prescription, Sanhuang Xiexin decoction, originated from ancient medical books, with rich real-world studies, and thus the traditional Chinese medicine characteristics of Yiqing capsules was rated as grade C. ConclusionThe clinical value of Yiqing capsules was rated as grade B from the "6+1" dimensions, suggesting that it could be conditionally converted into the relevant policy results of basic clinical drug management according to the procedure.
9.Clinical Comprehensive Evaluation of Zhichuanling Oral Liquid in Treatment of Asthma and Considerations for Cultivating High-value Patents
Shuo YANG ; Haiyan LI ; Yanming XIE ; Lianxin WANG ; Jingming CHENGFENG ; Xin CUI ; Lixun LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(18):208-216
ObjectiveThis study conducted a "6 + 1" clinical comprehensive evaluation of the existing research on Zhichuanling oral liquid (ZOL) in the treatment of asthma,so as to clarify the clinical advantages and precise clinical positioning of ZOL in the treatment of asthma, lay a foundation for further research and academic promotion of ZOL, and provide new directions for patent cultivation. MethodAn evaluation method featuring a qualitative and quantitative combination was used, which considered the dimensions of safety,effectiveness,economy,innovation,suitability,accessibility, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) characteristics. According to Expert Meeting Law, relevant weights were obtained through voting. CSC_v2.0 software was used to calculate each dimension and convert it into the corresponding grade score. ResultBased on the existing materials,① ZOL instruction indicates the adverse reactions,taboo, and notes. Multiple data of clinical research before and after marketing and spontaneous reporting system shows that ZOL has controllable risk and good safety. Safety is rated as B grade. ② Multiple data of clinical research before marketing, systematic evaluation of clinical effectiveness, and Meta-analysis shows that ZOL has good effectiveness and clinical significance. Effectiveness is rated as a B grade. ③ Analysis of the cost-effectiveness of ZOL combined with conventional treatment shows that the economy of the drug is good and rated as a B grade. ④ ZOL has better innovation, which is rated as an A grade. ⑤ ZOL can basically meet the clinical drug needs based on the result of the questionnaire survey and has good suitability, which is rated as a B grade. ⑥ ZOL has better accessibility, and accessibility is rated as A grade. ⑦ ZOL involves a rich theory of TCM but insufficient experience of human usage. It is thus rated as a C grade in terms of TCM characteristics. Based on the results of "6 + 1" dimension,the clinical comprehensive evaluation of ZOL in the treatment of asthma (cold syndrome and heat syndrome)is rated as B category. ConclusionZOL has good clinical value and outstanding innovation and accessibility in the treatment of asthma (cold syndrome and heat syndrome). It is recommended that ZOL be transformed into the relevant policy results of basic clinical drug management procedurally. At the same time,it is recommended to actively cultivate patents with TCM characteristics.
10.Comprehensive Evaluation of Clinical Evidence and Value of Feilike Mixture in Treatment of Acute Bronchitis with Phlegm-heat Invading Lung
Qiang ZHANG ; Zhifei WANG ; Yanming XIE ; Xin CUI ; Bowen SHI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(15):120-128
ObjectiveTo comprehensively evaluate the clinical value of Feilike mixture and provide a basis for the allocation of medical resources, rational drug use, and hospital procurement and supply of Chinese patent medicines. MethodWith the data from available studies and provided by drug manufacturers, the methods of evidence-based medicine, pharmacoeconomics, and health technology assessment were employed to construct a multi-criteria decision-making analysis framework from the "6+1" dimensions of safety, effectiveness, economy, innovation, suitability, accessibility, and characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The clinical evidence and value evaluation software of Chinese patent medicine, CSCv2.0, was used to comprehensively evaluate the clinical value of Feilike mixture. ResultBased on the existing clinical evidence, the following results were obtained. ① Safety: Multi-sources of evidence showed that Feilike mixture had little known risk and sufficient evidence, with the safety rated as grade A, which indicated good safety. ② Effectiveness: The systematic review and Meta-analysis showed that Feilike mixture combined with conventional Western medicine in the treatment of bronchitis shortened the time to disappearance of cough compared with conventional Western medicine alone, with the evidence rated as grade B by the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluations (GRADE) system, which indicated high effectiveness. ③ Economy: From the perspective of health system, Feilike mixture combined with conventional Western medicine was more economical than conventional Western medicine alone, and the quality evaluation of pharmacoeconomics rated the economy as grade B. ④ Innovation: Feilike mixture combined with conventional Western medicine improved the clinical treatment effect and had innovation advantages compared with similar drugs. From the aspects of cultivation, identification of medicinal materials, and production, the sufficient supply and safety of medicinal materials can be ensured for Feilike mixture. This medicine was rated as grade B in terms of the medicinal material quality, preparation technology, and patents, which indicated good innovation. ⑤ Suitability: According to the results of the questionnaire survey, the usage of Feilike mixture was easy to be mastered and accepted by doctors and nurses, without special administration time, complex personalized treatment, and special technical and management requirements. It is convenient for patients to use, with convenient supply and storage, and weak influences of policy, publicity, and drug information. Therefore, the suitability of Feilike mixture was rated as grade B. ⑥ Accessibility: Among the similar Chinese patent medicines, Feilike mixture had a moderate price, high production capacity, wide sales coverage, wide coverage of hospitals, sustainable supply of medicinal materials, and low costs of treatment for acute bronchitis, with the accessibility rated as grade A. ⑦ TCM characteristics: Feilike mixture is composed of Scutellariae Radix, Peucedani Radix, Stemonae Radix, Gentianae Rhodanthae Herba, Scleromitrion diffusum, Firmiana platanifolia Radix, and Aster ageratoides, with reasonable compatibility. This formula is derived from the medical experience of Miao ethnic group, with rich experience in human use and the TCM characteristics rated as grade B. According to the evaluation results in the "6+1" dimensions, Feilike mixture was evaluated as class B, with a high clinical value. ConclusionAccording to the existing clinical evidence, compared with conventional Western medicine alone, Feilike mixture combined with conventional Western medicine demonstrates a high clinical value and prominent TCM characteristics in the treatment of acute bronchitis with phlegm-heat invading lung. It is suggested that it should be translated into the basic clinical drug management policy results according to the conditions.

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