title: Review of the powder and decoction formulae in Traditional Chinese Medicine based on pharmacologically active substances and clinical evidence.
abstract: Powder formulae are an indispensable part of prescription in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Powder formulae are. characterized by good therapeutic efficacy and low dose used for their preparation. Analysis of the therapeutic application and material basis of pharmacological active substance in power formulae can enable the development of new powder formulae. This in turn can contribute to reduction of wastage of drug material, relief of shortage of herbal medicinal resources and sustainable development of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
authors.forename: Qihua
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Jin
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wen
authors.forename: Zhiping
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Peng
authors.forename: Fenglin
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Xiaolin
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Tong
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002626:Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; D004358:Drug Therapy; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional
chemical_list: D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal