HE Youcheng,JIANG Fengru,WU Yue,et al.Reflections on treatment of functional constipation with anthraquinone drugs[J].Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2025,59(2):19-23.
HE Youcheng,JIANG Fengru,WU Yue,et al.Reflections on treatment of functional constipation with anthraquinone drugs[J].Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2025,59(2):19-23. DOI: 10.16305/j.1007-1334.2025.z20241010001.
Reflections on treatment of functional constipation with anthraquinone drugs
Functional constipation (FC) is a prevalent and recurrent clinical condition. Its primary treatment strategies often include various laxatives and prokinetic agents. However, when the efficacy is inadequate, short-term and intermittent use of stimulant laxatives, such as anthraquinone drugs, becomes necessary. This paper explores the use of anthraquinone drugs in the treatment of FC from the perspective of rational and safe medication. It emphasizes the importance of comprehensively understanding both traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine's views on anthraquinone drugs, as well as their current clinical applications. Special attention is given to the properties, flavors, meridian tropism, and efficacy of individual Chinese medicinal herbs containing anthraquinone compounds. It is essential to clarify the principles and timing of their use and to determine optimal dosages, treatment courses, and combinations. This paper aims to address the current challenges in the use of anthraquinone drugs for FC treatment.
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