Prebiotics in Chinese materia medica:research progress
Chinese materia medica constitutes a significant component of our country's traditional medical practices,boasting an extensive historical background and rich clinical applications.With the continuous evolution of modem medi-cine,Chinese materia medica has demonstrated unique advantages in both the prevention and treatment of intestinal dis-orders.However,the precise mechanisms of its actions remain to be fully elucidated.In recent years,as a result of in-depth research into the gut microbiota,there has been a gradual recognition that certain components within Chinese materia medica possess prebiotic effects,promoting a healthy gut microbiota.Moreover,these components exhibit distinctive phar-macological activities and originate from natural sources,setting them apart from traditional prebiotics.Hence,this article aims to provide a comprehensive review of the prebiotic effects found in individual components of Chinese materia medica such as Codonopsis pilosula,Astragalus membranaceus,Panax ginseng,Lycium barbarum,and compound formulations.The objective is to serve as a reference for the research and clinical development of prebiotics derived from Chinese mater-ia medica.
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