The effect and mechanisms of Fuzheng Huayu formula against chronic liver diseases

Fuzheng Huayu formula (FZHY) is a traditional Chinese medicine formula composed of Radix Salvia Miltiorrhizae, Cordyceps, Semen Persicae, Gynostemma Pentaphyllammak, Pollen Pini, Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis that is used to treat chronic liver diseases in China. We here describe the pharmacological...

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Main Authors: Jiamei Chen, Yonghong Hu, Long Chen, Wei Liu, Yongping Mu, Ping Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-06-01
Series:Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332219300563
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Summary:Fuzheng Huayu formula (FZHY) is a traditional Chinese medicine formula composed of Radix Salvia Miltiorrhizae, Cordyceps, Semen Persicae, Gynostemma Pentaphyllammak, Pollen Pini, Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis that is used to treat chronic liver diseases in China. We here describe the pharmacological actions of FZHY in this review. We also describe and provide updates on recent advances in the medical applications and the basic research of mechanisms of FZHY formula. FZHY has been shown to have no serious adverse reactions and exerts antifibrotic effects through targeting more than one molecule.
ISSN:0753-3322