1.Herbal Textual Research on Spatholobi Caulis in Famous Classical Formulas
Yajie XIANG ; Yangyang LIU ; Jian FENG ; Chun YAO ; Erwei HAO ; Wenlan LI ; Zhilai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(6):238-248
Through consulting herbal medicine, medical books, and local chronicles from past dynasties to modern times, this paper systematically researched Spatholobi Caulis from name, origin, producing areas, harvesting, processing, usage, quality evaluation, functions and indications, providing a reference for the development and utilization of famous classical formulas containing Spatholobi Caulis. According to the research, Spatholobi Caulis was first recorded in the Annals of Shunning Prefecture from the Qing dynasty. It was originally a medicinal herb commonly used in Shunning, Yunnan, and was named from the red juice resembling chicken blood that flowed out after the vein was cut off. The mainstream original plants of each dynasty were Kadsura heteroclita and Spatholobus suberectus. Among them, K. heteroclita mainly focused on dispersing blood stasis and unblocking meridians, mainly treating rheumatic pain and injuries caused by falls or blows, and it is mostly used as the raw material of Jixueteng ointments. S. suberectus was commonly used as decoction pieces in decoction, which had the functions of promoting blood circulation and replenishing blood, activating meridians and collaterals, and mainly used for treating anemia, irregular menstruation, and rheumatic bone pain. The production area of Spatholobi Caulis recorded in the Qing dynasty was Yunnan. Currently, the main production area of S. suberectus is Guangxi, while the main production area of K. interior is Yunnan. In the Qing dynasty, the usage of Spatholobi Caulis was an individual prescription with other herbs before making ointments, which was usually composed of the juice of it, safflower, angelica, and glutinous rice. But in modern times, Spatholobi Caulis is mostly sliced and dried for use. The quality of Spatholobi Caulis is often determined by the number of reddish-brown concentric circles on the cut surface, with a higher number indicating better quality. Additionally, the presence of resinous secretions is also considered desirable. Based on the research findings, it is suggested that when developing famous classical formulas containing Spatholobi Caulis, the choice of the primary source should be S. suberectus or K. heteroclita, taking into consideration the therapeutic effects of the formula. It is also recommended that the latest plant classification be referenced in the next edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia, adjusting the primary source of Kadsurae Caulis to K. heteroclita to avoid confusion caused by inconsistent original names, and the functions adjust to promote Qi circulation and relieve pain, disperse blood stasis and unblock collaterals, treating injuries caused by falls and bruises.
2.Effects of external application of Sanying Ointment on thyroid nodule size and depression and anxiety status in patients with benign thyroid nodules
Sisi LI ; Yi CHEN ; Guobin LIU ; Xuefei WANG ; Wenyan WANG ; Wenlan GAO ; Zhenxiu LIU ; Qingchun LI ; Feng TAO
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;46(12):1559-1564
Objective:To investigate the effects of external application of Sanying Plaster on the size of thyroid nodules and the states of depression and anxiety in patients with benign thyroid nodules.Methods:A randomized controlled trial was conducted. A total of 120 patients with benign thyroid nodules from the outpatient clinic of the Department of Thyroid Diseases at Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital from June to December 2022 were selected as the subjects of the study. They were divided into two groups using the random number table method, with 60 patients in each group. The control group received lifestyle intervention treatment, while the treatment group received Sanying Ointment in addition to the treatment of the control group. Both groups were treated for 3 months. TCM syndrome scores were measured before and after treatment; the maximum diameter of thyroid nodules was measured using a color Doppler ultrasound transverse section; the quality of life was assessed using the short form 36 (SF-36); the degree of anxiety and depression was evaluated using the self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) and the self-rating depression scale (SDS); adverse reactions during the treatment period were recorded, and the clinical efficacy was evaluated.Results:During the treatment period, 4 cases in the treatment group and 3 cases in the control group did not complete the treatment. Finally, 56 cases in the treatment group and 57 cases in the control group entered the efficacy evaluation. The total effective rate of the treatment group was 71.4% (40/56), and that of the control group was 14.0% (8/57), with a statistically significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=26.82, P<0.001). After treatment, the TCM syndrome score of the treatment group (10.02±3.65 vs. 16.65±3.44, t=-10.24) was lower than that of the control group ( P<0.001); the maximum diameter of thyroid nodules [11.00 (4.65, 19.93) mm vs. 15.00 (7.15, 28.50) mm, Z=-2.43] was lower than that of the control group ( P<0.05); the SF-36 score [121.83 (117.00, 130.00) vs. 114.42 (104.25, 127.50), Z=-2.62] was higher than that of the control group ( P<0.01); the SDS (46.72±4.59 vs. 57.02±5.99, t=14.80) and SAS (42.25±5.72 vs. 50.60±7.12, t=10.04) scores were lower than those in the control group ( P<0.001). The incidence of adverse reactions during the treatment period in the treatment group was 3.5% (2/57), and no adverse reactions occurred in the control group. Conclusion:The external application of Sanying Ointment helps to reduce the size of thyroid nodules in patients with benign thyroid nodules, improve the quality of life and anxiety and depression, and increase clinical efficacy with good safety.
3.Herbal Textual Research on Huoxiang in Famous Classical Formulas
Qiqi REN ; Yangyang LIU ; Jian FENG ; Wenlan LI ; Zhilai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(6):1-13
By reviewing ancient materia medica, medical books and modern literature, the name, origin, quality evaluation, producing area and processing methods of Huoxiang herbs were systematically investigated and researched, so as to provide reference and basis for the development and utilization of famous classical formulas containing Huoxiang herbs. Through the herbal textual research, it can be seen that most of materia medica in past dynasties have taken Huoxiang as the nominal rectification, and the mainstream base used is Pogostemon cablin. In order to distinguish another plant of the same family, Agastache rugosa, which has been widely used in Chinese folk since the Ming dynasty, and respect geo-authentic region, Pogostemonis Herba is also named Guanghuoxiang. Pogostemonis Herba is native to Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries, and was introduced to China as a spice through Guangdong and other places in the early days, and has been successfully cultivated in the south of China since the Song dynasty. The medicinal parts are mostly dried aboveground parts, and the leaves and stems are also separated for medicine sometimes. The geo-authentic region of Pogostemonis Herba is Guangdong in the past dynasties, and it is currently cultivated in Guangzhou, Zhaoqing, Zhanjiang of Guangdong province and Hainan province, with the most famous one cultivated in Shipai. Pogostemonis Herba is mainly planted by cutting propagation. It usually sprouts in February and is harvested in June. The main processed method in region is stuffy dry, which is placed in the sun and repeatedly suffocated until it has an aromatic smell and the color turns yellow. The processing method is mostly to use the raw product as medicine after being selected. Based on the research results, it is suggested that the leaves of P. cablin are used in Yangweitang, for Huopo Xialingtang, it is recommended to choose the raw product of A. rugosa that is removed the roots and old stems.
4.Herbal Textual Research on Polygoni Multiflori Radix and Polygoni Multiflori Caulis in Famous Classical Formulas
Ruizhi JIAN ; Yangyang LIU ; Jian FENG ; Wenlan LI ; Zhilai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(11):12-22
By reviewing ancient materia medica, medical books, prescription books and modern literature, this paper conducted a systematic research on name, origin, medicinal parts, producing area, quality, harvesting and processing methods, functions and toxicity of Polygoni Multiflori Radix(PMR) and Polygoni Multiflori Caulis(PMC) in famous classical formulas. It was found that the name of Heshouwu was first found in the Biography of Heshouwu and originated from its discoverer, and then still in use today. Since the Song dynasty, Heshouwu has been included in the materia medica with Fallopia multiflora as the mainstream origin. Since the Ming dynasty, in addition to F. multiflora, Cynanchum bungei, C. wilfordii, C. auriculatum have been used as the origin of Heshouwu. Heshouwu is widely distributed, the production areas recorded in ancient times are mainly Luchuan, Guangxi and Ganzhou, Jiangxi, and in modern times, Deqing, Guangdong and other places are respected as the geo-authentic habitats. Its origin processing is mostly dug out, washed, sliced and dried in the sun. Modern literature concludes that the quality of PMR is better in terms of weight, solid quality and powder, while PMC is better in terms of uniformity and purplish-red skin. In the Qing dynasty and before that, it was recorded in the materia medica that PMR was harvested mainly in late spring, mid-summer and early autumn, in modern times, it was harvested mainly in spring and autumn, while PMC was harvested in autumn. In Song dynasty, the processing method of PMR was mainly soaked with rice-washed water, the Ming dynasty for black bean steaming method, the Qing dynasty for steaming followed by black bean juice maceration, while in modern times, it is mostly sliced and steamed with black bean juice and yellow rice wine until the juice is absorbed. PMC is prepared by removing impurities, washing or moistening, and cutting into sections to dry. During the five dynasties, PMR was used to treat infertility as well as gastrointestinal diseases and blood in the stool caused by wind chill, and during the Song dynasty, it was mostly used raw products for the treatment of scrofula and carbuncles, and in the Yuan and Ming dynasties, raw and processed products were used, and Polygoni Multiflori Radix Praeparata was used to treat hemorrhoids, waist and knee soreness. PMC is mainly used for treating insomnia, fatigue and sweating, wind sores and scabies, etc. In the Song dynasty, the ancients considered that PMR was non-toxic, but its toxicity was gradually discovered after the Ming dynasty, and the toxicity mechanism has not been clearly analyzed yet. Based on the results of the textual research, it is recommended that F. multiflora be used as the base for development of famous classical formulas containing PMR, and from the safety perspective, it is recommended to use raw products with caution, oral administration must be used processed products. PMC is recommended to use raw products.
5.Clinical study of Qinggan Bupi Jiangtang Decoction combined with western medicine in the treatment of adult type 2 diabetes mellitus with liver hyperactivity and spleen deficiency syndrome
Wenlan GAO ; Jing WANG ; Wenyan WANG ; Sisi LI ; Xuefei WANG ; Hui HUANG ; Yi CHEN ; Feng TAO ; Gan CAI
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;45(1):31-36
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of Qinggan Bupi Jiangtang Decoction combined with western medicine in the treatment of adult type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with with liver hyperactivity and spleen deficiency syndrome.Methods:Prospective cohort study. A total of 103 T2DM patients with liver hyperactivity and spleen deficiency syndrome in the Department of endocrinology of Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from February 2020 to February 2021 were randomly divided into the observation group (52 cases) and the control group (51 cases) according to random number table method. Both groups were treated with conventional western medicine, the control group was treated with sitagliptin phosphate on the basis of routine treatment, and the observation group was treated with Qinggan Bupi Jiangtang Decoction on the basis of routine treatment. Both groups were treated for 12 weeks. TCM symptom scores were performed before and after treatment. The FPG, 2hPBG, HbA1c and fasting insulin (FINS) were detected by dry chemistry method and Roche electroluminescence method, and insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR) was calculated. The clinical efficacy was evaluated by dynamic blood glucose monitoring indexes TIR (percentage of time when glucose was in the range of 3.9-10.0 mmol/L), TAR (percentage of time when glucose was higher than the target range ≥ 11.1 mmol/L) and TBR (percentage of time when glucose was lower than the target range <3.9 mmol/L).Results:The total effective rate was 92.3% (48/52) in the observation group and 56.9% (29/51) in the control group ( χ2=15.32, P<0.01). The score of TCM syndrome in the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group ( t=6.30, P<0.01). The compliance rate of HbA1c in the observation group was 46.2% (24/52) and that of the control group was 23.5% (12/51). There was significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=5.80, P=0.016). Compared with the groups before treatment, MAGE, TAR, TBR significantly decreased and TIR significantly increased in both groups after treatment ( P<0.01), but there was no significant difference between the two groups after treatment ( t values were 0.78, 1.06, 0.22 and 1.45, respectively, P>0.05). Compared with the groups before treatment, the levels of FPG, 2 hPBG and HbA1c in the two groups significantly decreased after treatment ( P<0.01), but there was no significant difference between the two groups after treatment ( t values were 1.32, 0.18,1.50, respectively, P>0.05). Compared with the groups before treatment, the levels of FINS and HOMA-IR in the two groups significantly decreased after treatment ( P<0.01), but there was no significant difference between the two groups after treatment ( t values were 1.25, 0.51, respectively, P>0.05). There were no adverse reactions in the observation group, 2 cases of mild nausea and 1 case of transient diarrhea in the control group. There was no significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=3.15, P=0.118). Conclusion:Qinggan Bupi Jiangtang Decoction combined with routine treatment can improve the blood glucose level, TIR and blood glucose standard rates of adult T2DM with liver hyperactivity and spleen deficiency syndrome, and the curative effect is equivalent to sitagliptin phosphate tablets.
6.Clinical study of Baduanjin combined with mecobalamin tablets for the patients with type 2 diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Yi CHEN ; Yanfeng LI ; Yimiao GAN ; Wenlan GAO ; Feng TAO ; Yang SUN ; Xiao ZHENG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2022;44(1):38-42
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of Baduanjin combined with mecobalamin tablets in the treatment of type 2 diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Methods:Eighty patients with type 2 diabetic peripheral neuropathy who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into two groups with 40 patients in each group ( n=40). The control group took oral mecobalamin tablets and self-management, and the treatment group were treated with Baduanjin on the basis of the control group. All patients were treated for 12 weeks. The clinical symptoms were evaluated by Toronto Clinical Scoring System (TCSS), and the motor nerve conduction velocity (MCV) of tibial nerve and the sensory conduction velocity (SCV) of superficial peroneal nerve were measured by EMG evoked potential instrument. The hemorheological indexes (whole blood low shear viscosity, whole blood high shear viscosity and plasma viscosity) were measured before and after treatment. The clinical efficacy was evaluated and adverse events were recorded. Results:In the course of treatment, 39 patients in each group completed the study with each one dropout. The total effective rate was 87.2% (34/39) in the treatment group and 64.1% (25/39) in the control group. There was significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=5.64, P=0.018). After treatment, the TCSS score of the treatment group was significantly lower than that of the control group ( t=-6.23, P<0.01), the tibial nerve MCV (43.06 ± 4.19 m/s vs. 39.55 ± 4.30 m/s, t=3.65), the superficial peroneal nerve SCV (43.23 ± 4.31 m/s vs. 39.92 ± 3.74 m/s, t=3.62) in the treatment group were significantly higher than the control group ( P<0.001), while the whole blood high shear viscosity, the whole blood low shear viscosity, and the plasma viscosity in the treatment group were significantly lower than the control group ( t value were -10.36, -14.21, -13.88, all Ps<0.001). During the treatment, no serious adverse events occurred in both groups. Conclusion:Baduanjin combined with mecobalamin tablets in the treatment of type 2 diabetic peripheral neuropathy can reduce blood viscosity, promote blood circulation, increase nerve conduction velocity, improve clinical symptoms and signs, and improve clinical efficacy.
7.A case of arrhythmia caused by barium carbonate poisoning
Wenlan FENG ; Yujie YIN ; Zhongyan LIU
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2022;40(7):535-537
Barium carbonate poisoning is mostly caused by mistaken ingestion in clinical cases, and self-administration of poisoning is rare. In November 2020, Tianjin Occupational Disease Prevention Hospital admitted a patient with severe hypokalemia complicated with arrhythmia after taking poison. It is very important to take timely and effective potassium supplementation, symptomatic and detoxification treatment in the course of treatment. At the same time, closely observing the changes of vital signs and taking quick and accurate rescue measures in the event of malignant arrhythmia are the keys to ensuring the success of rescue. In this paper, the clinical data of the case were retrospectively analyzed, providing reference for the diagnosis and treatment of similar clinical cases.
8.Construction of IPA decision model for diabetes prevention and control based on economy and importance
Jing LI ; Jing YANG ; Jiayu FENG ; Xiaohui XU ; Tingling XU ; Wenlan DONG ; Yanbo ZHANG ; Maigeng ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;56(7):947-951
Objective:To determine the priority of diabetes prevention and control measures in the perspective of the economy and importance, and provide theoretical support for guiding relevant departments to implement measures based on actual economic level.Methods:An online survey was conducted on the importance, feasibility and implementation of major chronic disease prevention and control measures in 488 national demonstration areas for comprehensive chronic disease prevention and control. The content of the survey was divided into individual and group levels, with 10 dimensions and 44 measures, to obtain the scores of the economy and importance. IPA model was used to divide the dimension index of diabetes prevention and control into quadrants. The standardized factor load coefficient of the second-order confirmatory factor analysis was used to determine the priority of dimension index in the same quadrant. The priority of prevention and control measures in each dimension was determined by the discriminant parameter of project response theory.Results:The mean scores of economy and importance were 66.50 and 89.94, respectively, and the matrix was divided into four quadrants. The first quadrant was the "highest priority" with high importance and economy, including medical insurance and family doctors, health education, high-risk detection and intervention, patient management and community action. The second quadrant was characterized as high importance but low economy, which was the priority for improvement, including only one dimension of complication screening. The third quadrant was the lowest priority due to low importance and economy, including personal health service evaluation and follow-up, environmental support, diabetes co-infection prevention and glycemic policy. The last quadrant had low importance but high economy, which was the second improvement level. The priority measures in different quadrants were: (1) the highest priority: blood lipid control, occupational site, prevention and control work plan, blood glucose testing, family doctor contract service; (2) the priority improvement: annual neuropathy screening; (3)the lowest priority: universal access to risk scoring, healthy eating, healthy dining innovations and tuberculosis screening.Conclusion:IPA model can be used to construct a decision-making model for diabetes prevention and control and determine the priority of corresponding measures.
9.A case of arrhythmia caused by barium carbonate poisoning
Wenlan FENG ; Yujie YIN ; Zhongyan LIU
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2022;40(7):535-537
Barium carbonate poisoning is mostly caused by mistaken ingestion in clinical cases, and self-administration of poisoning is rare. In November 2020, Tianjin Occupational Disease Prevention Hospital admitted a patient with severe hypokalemia complicated with arrhythmia after taking poison. It is very important to take timely and effective potassium supplementation, symptomatic and detoxification treatment in the course of treatment. At the same time, closely observing the changes of vital signs and taking quick and accurate rescue measures in the event of malignant arrhythmia are the keys to ensuring the success of rescue. In this paper, the clinical data of the case were retrospectively analyzed, providing reference for the diagnosis and treatment of similar clinical cases.
10.Construction of IPA decision model for diabetes prevention and control based on economy and importance
Jing LI ; Jing YANG ; Jiayu FENG ; Xiaohui XU ; Tingling XU ; Wenlan DONG ; Yanbo ZHANG ; Maigeng ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;56(7):947-951
Objective:To determine the priority of diabetes prevention and control measures in the perspective of the economy and importance, and provide theoretical support for guiding relevant departments to implement measures based on actual economic level.Methods:An online survey was conducted on the importance, feasibility and implementation of major chronic disease prevention and control measures in 488 national demonstration areas for comprehensive chronic disease prevention and control. The content of the survey was divided into individual and group levels, with 10 dimensions and 44 measures, to obtain the scores of the economy and importance. IPA model was used to divide the dimension index of diabetes prevention and control into quadrants. The standardized factor load coefficient of the second-order confirmatory factor analysis was used to determine the priority of dimension index in the same quadrant. The priority of prevention and control measures in each dimension was determined by the discriminant parameter of project response theory.Results:The mean scores of economy and importance were 66.50 and 89.94, respectively, and the matrix was divided into four quadrants. The first quadrant was the "highest priority" with high importance and economy, including medical insurance and family doctors, health education, high-risk detection and intervention, patient management and community action. The second quadrant was characterized as high importance but low economy, which was the priority for improvement, including only one dimension of complication screening. The third quadrant was the lowest priority due to low importance and economy, including personal health service evaluation and follow-up, environmental support, diabetes co-infection prevention and glycemic policy. The last quadrant had low importance but high economy, which was the second improvement level. The priority measures in different quadrants were: (1) the highest priority: blood lipid control, occupational site, prevention and control work plan, blood glucose testing, family doctor contract service; (2) the priority improvement: annual neuropathy screening; (3)the lowest priority: universal access to risk scoring, healthy eating, healthy dining innovations and tuberculosis screening.Conclusion:IPA model can be used to construct a decision-making model for diabetes prevention and control and determine the priority of corresponding measures.

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