Zhu Shi-min
2008
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Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Abstract
"Yinchenhao Decoction" is a useful formula for treating liver diseases.The active components of "Yinchenhao Decoction" including ethanol extract,6,7-dimethylesculetin,capillin,capillene,anthraquinone and genipin which may treat liver injury and fibrosis by inhibiting nuclear factor kappa B activation,reducing inflammatory cytokine products and oxidative stress,decreasing hepatocyte injury and apoptosis,inhibiting hepatic stellate cells activation and proliferation,enhancing hepatic stellate cells apoptosis,and decreasing extracellular matrix deposition in the liver.The research data provide scientific evidence on clinical application and trial of "Yinchenhao Decoction" for treating liver diseases.