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ReviewFrontiers in pharmacology2025

The potential of Sijunzi decoction in the fight against gastrointestinal disorders: a review.

Liangjun Yang, Zheng Fang, Jiajie Zhu, Xiaofang Li, Bo Yang, Haiyan Liu, Feiyan Lou

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Review in Frontiers in pharmacology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Liangjun Yang *Department of Gastroenterology, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province (Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China.
Zheng FangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province (Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China.
Jiajie ZhuDepartment of Gastroenterology, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province (Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China.
Xiaofang LiScience and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
Bo YangDepartment of Pharmacy, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province (Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China.
Haiyan LiuDepartment of Gastroenterology, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province (Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China.
Feiyan LouEndoscopy Center, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province (Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Sijunzi Decoction (SJZD) is a traditional Chinese medicine formula widely used in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Clinical studies have substantiated the efficacy of SJZD in managing conditions such as functional dyspepsia, chronic gastritis, gastric cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal cancer, and ulcerative colitis. Despite its proven effectiveness, the precise mechanisms by which SJZD operates remain incompletely understood. In this study, we undertake a systematic review of both the clinical applications and the mechanistic underpinnings of SJZD in the context of gastrointestinal disease treatment. Research indicates that SJZD functions through a spectrum of mechanisms including the regulation of intestinal flora, alleviation of inflammation, modulation of immune responses, and facilitation of mucosal repair in the treatment of gastrointestinal ailments. This comprehensive analysis aims to provide a clearer understanding of how SJZD benefits patients with gastrointestinal disorders.

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functional dyspepsiagastrointestinal disordersirritable bowel syndromeSijunzi decoction (SJZD)traditional Chinesetumor

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PMID40103588
PMCPMC11913818

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