What ingredients does Chinese medicine contain? Revealing the modern scientific connotation of traditional medicinal materials
As the crystallization of the wisdom of the Chinese nation for thousands of years, the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine has been widely verified, but its chemical components have always been the focus of modern scientific research. In recent years, with the advancement of analytical technology, more and more ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine have been revealed. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, systematically sort out the main components and functions of traditional Chinese medicine, and present it in structured data.
1. Classification of chemical components of traditional Chinese medicine
The chemical composition of traditional Chinese medicine is complex and diverse, mainly including the following categories:
| Ingredient type | represents substance | Main function | Common medicinal materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| alkaloids | Ephedrine, berberine | Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, regulating nerves | Ephedra, Coptis chinensis |
| Flavonoids | Quercetin, baicalein | Antioxidant, antitumor | Scutellaria baicalensis, ginkgo leaves |
| Saponins | Ginsenosides, glycyrrhizic acid | Enhance immunity and fight fatigue | Ginseng, licorice |
| volatile oil | Menthol, eucalyptus oil | Antibacterial, soothing respiratory tract | Mint, mugwort leaves |
| Polysaccharides | Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide, wolfberry polysaccharide | Regulate immunity and anti-aging | Ganoderma lucidum, wolfberry |
2. Recent research on popular traditional Chinese medicine ingredients
In the past 10 days, the following traditional Chinese medicine ingredients have become a hot topic of scientific research and public attention:
| Ingredient name | Research progress | Related medicinal materials | heat index |
|---|---|---|---|
| curcumin | Anti-Alzheimer's disease potential confirmed | Turmeric | ★★★★★ |
| Chlorogenic acid | It has high content in honeysuckle and has significant antiviral effect. | Honeysuckle | ★★★★☆ |
| Puerarin | Use in adjuvant treatment of cardiovascular disease sparks heated discussion | Kudzu | ★★★★☆ |
| Ligustrazine | The effect of improving microcirculation has been clinically verified again | Chuanxiong | ★★★☆☆ |
3. Scientific applications and controversies of traditional Chinese medicine ingredients
1.Scientific applications:Modern medicine has gradually incorporated extracts of traditional Chinese medicine ingredients into treatment options, such as paclitaxel (derived from yew) for anti-cancer, and artemisinin (derived from Artemisia annua) for the treatment of malaria.
2.Focus of controversy:The toxicity of some traditional Chinese medicine ingredients has triggered discussions. For example, aristolochic acid (present in medicinal materials such as Guanmu Tong) has been confirmed to be nephrotoxic, and related medicinal materials have been banned.
4. How to use traditional Chinese medicine safely?
1.Follow your doctor’s advice:Avoid self-matching, and pay special attention to taboos such as "18 antis" and "19 fears".
2.Dosage to watch:The dosage of some active ingredients needs to be controlled (such as aconitine in aconite).
3.Choose formal channels:Avoid excessive heavy metals or pesticide residue problems.
Conclusion
In-depth research on the ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine provides modern scientific basis for traditional medicine, but its efficacy and risks also need to be viewed rationally. In the future, with technological breakthroughs, more active ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine may become an important part of global medicine.
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