Reconstruction of Chinese materia medica-common curculigo rhizome
Through the investigation of ancient literature and the sorting of modern research achievements in traditional Chinese medicine,combined with the understanding and application experience of renowned experts and scholars in the clinical and pharmaceutical fields of traditional Chinese medicine,it is concluded that common curculigo rhizome mainly has the following characteristics:Its effects mainly involve tonifying kidney yang,strengthening muscles and bones,and dispelling cold and dampness.Its symptom targets are depression state,impotence,menstrual disorders,etc.,while its biochemical indicator targets include decreased sperm motility and sperm density.Modern pharmacological studies have found that common curculigo rhizome and its active ingredients can perform the effects of resisting depression,regulating the function of reproductive system,and improving the number and activity of sperm.Its clinical dosage range is 5-30g.When taken orally,it should be used in accordance with syndrome differentiation,and it is advisable to explore and construct the dose-effect relationship between its dosage and its symptom targets or biochemical indicator targets.
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