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ReviewChinese herbal medicines2026

Anti-influenza formula medicines based on warm disease theory of traditional Chinese medicine.

Mengjie Xiao, Tao Huang, Shengle Qin, Tianbo Zhang, Runfeng Li, Xin Zhao, Luping Lin, Zifeng Yang

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8 authors.

Mengjie XiaoGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Measurement and Emergency Test Technology, Institute of Analysis, Guangdong Academy of Sciences (China National Analytical Center, Guangzhou), Guangzhou 510070, China.
Tao HuangGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Measurement and Emergency Test Technology, Institute of Analysis, Guangdong Academy of Sciences (China National Analytical Center, Guangzhou), Guangzhou 510070, China.
Shengle QinThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, China.
Tianbo ZhangStanford Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
Runfeng LiState Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510120, China.
Xin ZhaoGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Measurement and Emergency Test Technology, Institute of Analysis, Guangdong Academy of Sciences (China National Analytical Center, Guangzhou), Guangzhou 510070, China.
Luping LinGuangzhou Eighth People's Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510120, China.
Zifeng YangState Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510120, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Warm disease, characterized primarily by fever, is caused by exogenous pathogenic factors, such as Influenza. Ancient medical books have documented treatment strategies, and many formulas and herbs have been identified as effective against influenza. Treatment on acute flu-induced pneumonia should consider suppressing viral replication and mitigating the tissue damage mediated by the immune system. Traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) have superiority since their multi-ingredients and multi-targets. There are many formulas containing anti-influenza components and anti-inflammation components. TCM showed less resistance during application. Many formulas are common for clinic use like Lianhuaqingwen Capsule, Fufang Xiangru Liquid, and Shengjiang Powder. Their efficacy in viral elimination and inflammation regulation has been evaluated, leading to the identification of effective phytochemicals that elucidate their anti-flu mechanisms. This review introduces some Chinese patent medicines based on warm disease theory and reviews their current research process.

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formulainfluenza virusingredientsmechanismtraditional Chinese medicinewarm disease

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PMCPMC13069622

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