Objective:To analyze the Traditional applications,Pharmacological effect and Clinical experience of Ba Wei Chen Xiang capsule,so as to provide reference for the treatment of Chronic high altitude sickness.Methods:The traditional application,cognate name,pharmacological effect and clinical experience of the prescription were reviewed by literature research.Results:Ba Wei Chen Xiang capsule as a classic prescription,was composed of eight kinds of medicine,including resinous wood of Aquilaria sinensis,kernel of Myristica fragrans,fruit of Choerospondias axillaris,travertine,resin of Boswellia carterii or B.bhaw-dajiana,stem of Aucklandia lappa,fruit of Terminalia chebula,and flower of Gossampinus malabarica.Pharmacological effect analysis shows that it has a good effect on combating ischemia,anti-hypoxia,improving brain memory,etc.It is mostly used in clinical diseases such as asthma,hypertension and postpartum depression,and has a certain therapeutic effect on Chronic high altitude sickness,but clinical verification and experimental research are still needed.Conclusion:Ba Wei Chen Xiang capsule has significant effect on ischemia and hypoxia in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases,chronic altitude diseases,etc.,and has high research value.
Ba Wei Chen Xiang capsuleTraditional applicationsPharmacological effectClinical experienceChronic high altitude sickness