Mechanism of Chinese Medicinal-Medicated Leaven for Preventing and Treating Gastrointestinal Tract Diseases
Xin Fu, Qiuhong Wang, Haixue Kuang, Pinghui Jiang
Abstract
In recent times, there has been an increased attention on gastrointestinal tract (GIT) diseases, with GIT diseases becoming one of the greatest crises to human health. In China, traditional Chinese medicine, Medicated leaven (ML), has been applied to treat gastrointestinal diseases for thousands of years. However, its mechanism remains unclear till date. Here we review both the antibacterial and antiviral effects of ML, the mechanisms for improving human immunity, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, the role of digestive function, and the role of its secondary metabolite. ML may be a new hope for GIT diseases.
Topics & Concepts
Gastrointestinal tractMechanism (biology)MedicineGastrointestinal functionTraditional Chinese medicineDigestive tractIntensive care medicinePharmacologyInternal medicinePathologyAlternative medicineEpistemologyPhilosophyPharmacological Effects of Natural CompoundsGinseng Biological Effects and ApplicationsTraditional Chinese Medicine Analysis