GU Zhijian, LIN Jiang. Research progress on mechanism of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine in constipation. [J]. Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 52(5):87-93(2018)
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GU Zhijian, LIN Jiang. Research progress on mechanism of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine in constipation. [J]. Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 52(5):87-93(2018) DOI: 10.16305/j.1007-1334.2018.05.025.
Research progress on mechanism of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine in constipation
This paper reviews the research progress on mechanism of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine in constipation. Studies have found that the laxative effects of Chinese herbal medicine are related to lubricating the intestinal tract,promoting the secretion of intestinal water and mucus,increasing the intestinal volume,enhancing the intestinal motility and regulating gastrointestinal hormones,neurotransmitters and Cajal interstitial cells.