Abstract
The medicinal value of Chinese medicines has been recognized since ancient times, and they have also been used to treat various diseases. However, in-depth studies on the active ingredients of Chinese medicines have shown that many of them suffer from poor water-solubility, stability, and bioavailability, which has severely limited their further development. The advent of nanomedicine represents a novel direction and paradigm for addressing these challenges. Particularly, within the framework of nanocrystal technology, enhancements in the water solubility, stability, and bioavailability of Chinese medicines are expected to significantly improve the therapeutic efficiency. This advancement also holds promise for unlocking new therapeutic capabilities. Nanocrystals offer significant advantages in oral, intravenous, intranasal and targeted delivery. The drug loading principle is "all in one", with hydrophobic-drug-in and hydrophilic-drug-out and stabilization by amphiphilic agents. Nanocrystal technology in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) holds extensive application potential. Continuous refinement of preparation techniques, sound safety assessments, and the promotion of large-scale production are anticipated to augment its pivotal role in TCM formulations, thereby creating novel opportunities for clinical drug therapy.
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