Abstract
Zicao, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine utilized in the clinical management of ailments such as soreness, eczema, burns from both water and fire, various forms of hemorrhage, among others. Shikonin, a naphthoquinone compound derived from the root of comfrey, exhibits properties including antioxidation, anti-inflammation, promotion of skin repair, free radical scavenging, and inhibition of lipid metabolism. Colitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the colon that can arise from diverse etiological factors including bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites, protozoa and other organisms; its primary clinical manifestations encompass diarrhea, abdominal pain and mucus-laden stools. This condition often presents with recurrent episodes. The treatment for colitis predominantly relies on antibiotics and anti-inflammatory agents; however their long-term side effects are considerable. Therefore it is crucial to explore milder therapeutic alternatives. Recent studies have indicated that shikonin may effectively address colitis by elucidating its underlying mechanisms in this review paper aimed at providing a theoretical foundation for the treatment and recovery process associated with colitis.
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