[Research on Chinese medicine pairs (VII)--Angelicae sinensis radix-chuanxiong rhizoma]

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2013 Dec;38(24):4220-6.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Angelicae Sinensis Radix-Chuanxiong Rhizoma has the effects of nourishing and tonifying blood, activating blood and dissipating blood stasis, regulating menstruation and analgetic, which is commonly used Chinese medicine pair (CMP) in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic. It might be an independent formula, and is also usually used in many gynecological formulae and modern TCM prescriptions. This paper mainly analyzed and summarized the compatibility theory, bio-active constituents, compatibility effects and action mechanism, and clinical applications of the CMP, which can provide a basis for the depth research and development of the CMP.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angelica sinensis
  • Animals
  • Drug Evaluation, Preclinical
  • Drug Interactions
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal* / chemistry
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal* / pharmacology
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal* / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Medicine, Chinese Traditional / methods*

Substances

  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal
  • chuanxiong rhizome preparation
  • angelicae sinensis extract