Chinese Journal of Pharmacovigilance ›› 2024, Vol. 21 ›› Issue (1): 55-58.
DOI: 10.19803/j.1672-8629.20230620

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Discussion on traditional Chinese medicine theory and modern pharmacology of Xuanfei Baidu decoction for treating novel coronavirus infection

ZHANG Jingsheng1, JI Zuen2,3△, PANG Bo1, XU Yingli1, CAO Shan1, ZHANG Yu1, SUN Qiyue1, SUN Jing1, LI Shuran1, ZHANG Wei2,3, ZHAO Ronghua1,*, CUI Xiaolan1#   

  1. 1Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese MedicalSciences, Beijing 100700, China;
    2Xinjiang Key Laboratory for Research of Licorice and Products, Korla Xinjiang 841011, China;
    3Xinjiang Quanan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Korla Xinjiang 841011, China
  • Received:2023-09-28 Online:2024-01-15 Published:2024-01-18

Abstract: Objective To discuss the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory of Xuanfei Baidu decoction in treating novel coronavirus infection, summarize the experimental study of this prescription, and provide reference for later clinical and experimental purposes. Methods Using the methods of theoretical research and literature investigation, this paper discusses and summarizes the TCM theory of Xuanfei Baidu decoction and summarizes the experimental study. Results Xuanfei Baidu decoction is suitable for patients with dampness-toxic stagnation of lung. And the PD-1/IL17A, IL-6/STAT3 and CXCL2/CXCR2 pathways were used to ameliorate lung injury and NF-κB pathway to alleviate intestinal diseases. Conclusion Xuanfei Baidu decoction is a combination of TCM and science and technology, which is supported by both TCM theory and modern experimental research evidence.

Key words: Xuanfei Baidu decoction, Coronavirus Disease 2019(COVID-19), lung with dampness-toxic stagnation, traditional Chinese medicine, pharmacology

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