Effects of Bak Foong Pill and its active components on body functions and gastrointestinal epithelial ion transport.
Bak Foong Pill has been used traditionally for treating gynecological disorders for several centuries but also with a newly modified formula for treating postmenopausal symptoms. Cumulating evidence indicates that Bak Foong Pill acts on multi-systems and affects various organ functions. The present review discusses the effects of Bak Foong Pill and its active components on overall body function, with particular focus on the gastrointestinal epithelial ion transport and the related underlying mechanisms.
Zhu
Jin-Xia
JX
Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China. zhu_jx@ccmu.edu.cn
Chan
Hsiao-Chang
HC
D000818:Animals; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004847:Epithelial Cells / Q000378:metabolism*; D041981:Gastrointestinal Tract / Q000166:cytology*; D006801:Humans; D017136:Ion Transport / Q000187:drug effects*
C508116:Bak Foong Pills; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal