Processing theory of "leading vinegar-processing Chinese medicine into liver"

Abstract

The processing of Chinese medicine is a unique and dialectical treatment of traditional Chinese medicine in clinic.The processing theory of "leading vinegar-processing Chinese medicine into liver" is one of the traditional processing theories of Chinese medicine.The vinegar-processing Chinese medicine under the guidance of the processing theory typically reflects the characteristics of "reducing toxicity and enhancing efficacy" of the processing of Chinese medicine.This paper traced the origin and discussed the connotation of the traditional theory of "leading vinegar-processing Chinese medicine into liver".Combined with the research status of "lea-ding vinegar-processing Chinese medicine into liver", this paper explored the mechanism of "leading vinegar-processing Chinese medicine into liver" from the aspects of material basis, medicine effect, and traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) meridian, and analyzed the existing problems in the current research.This paper reviewed the modern study on reducing toxicity and enhancing efficacy of vinegar-processing Chinese medicine, and deeply explored the scientific connotation of the traditional processing theory of "leading vinegar-processing Chinese medicine into liver".At the same time, the research trend and idea of the effect mechanism of "leading vinegar-processing Chinese medicine into liver" based on the Quality markers(Q-Marker) of TCM, biological targets, and clinical prescriptions were put forward, providing references for the further study on "leading vinegar-processing Chinese medicine into liver".This paper also provided a scientific basis for the rational selection of processed products in TCM clinical practice.