Review of the application and mechanism of Chaihu-Shugan powder for digestive system

Abstract

This review summarizes the clinical and functional mechanisms of Chaihu-Shugan powder in the treatment of digestive system diseases. This prescription shows good curative effect on peptic ulcer, functional dyspepsia, chronic gastritis, nonalcoholic fatty liver, chronic hepatitis B, chronic pancreatitis and ulcerative colitis. The main mechanism is to reduce the immune inflammatory response, improve lipid metabolism, regulate the level of gastrointestinal hormones, and affect Cajal interstitial cells (ICC). \n \n \nKey words: \nChaihu-Shugan powder;\xa0Diseases of the digestive system;\xa0Clinical research;\xa0Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action (TCD);\xa0Review