[Curative effects of Fuzheng Huayu capsules on hepatic fibrosis and the functional mechanisms: a review].
Deficiency of Qi (healthy energy) and blood stasis are the basic pathological changes of hepatic fibrosis according to the theories of traditional Chinese medicine. Fuzheng Huayu Capsule, a compound Chinese herbal medicine for hepatic fibrosis, is produced in the light of this pathological mechanism. More than a decade of clinical studies and experimental researches show that this medicine has effects of protecting hepatic cells, relieving liver injury, and controlling the development of hepatic fibrosis. It has definite functional mechanisms on anti-hepatic fibrosis. It is a safe and effective medicine for hepatic fibrosis, and deserves to be well introduced to clinic.
Zhao
Chang-Qing
CQ
Institute of Liver Diseases, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China. cathy090909@126.com
Wu
Yi-Qing
YQ
Xu
Lie-Ming
LM
D002214:Capsules; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019694:Hepatitis B, Chronic / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional; D008517:Phytotherapy
D002214:Capsules; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal