Open AccessMechanism of Chinese Medicinal-Medicated Leaven for Preventing and Treating Gastrointestinal Tract Diseases
Author(s) -
Xin Fu,
Qiuhong Wang,
HaiXue Kuang,
Peng Jiang
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
digestion
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.882
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1421-9867
pISSN - 0012-2823
DOI - 10.1159/000493424
Subject(s) - gastrointestinal tract , mechanism (biology) , medicine , gastrointestinal function , traditional chinese medicine , human gastrointestinal tract , immunity , digestive tract , immune system , intensive care medicine , traditional medicine , immunology , pathology , alternative medicine , philosophy , epistemology
In recent times, there has been an increased attention on gastrointestinal tract (GIT) diseases, with GIT diseases becoming one of the greatest crises to human health. In China, traditional Chinese medicine, Medicated leaven (ML), has been applied to treat gastrointestinal diseases for thousands of years. However, its mechanism remains unclear till date. Here we review both the antibacterial and antiviral effects of ML, the mechanisms for improving human immunity, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, the role of digestive function, and the role of its secondary metabolite. ML may be a new hope for GIT diseases.