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The effect of Baihu Decoction (白虎汤) on blood glucose levels in treating systemic inflammatory response syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20535585     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In this paper we investigated the mechanisms of Baihu Decoction ((白虎汤, BH) and Baihu with Radix Ginseng (BHG) in treating systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis in humans and animals. By reviewing published data on the effects of BH and BHG and the control of blood glucose in treating SIRS and sepsis, we found that (1) BH and BHG were beneficial in the treatment of SIRS and sepsis in humans and animals; (2) BH and BHG also had great effect in lowering blood glucose level; and (3) the tight control of blood glucose during critical illness substantially improved the outcome. Considering these data together, we hypothesize that one of the major mechanisms of BH and BHG in treating SIRS and sepsis is to lower the blood glucose level. The findings also suggest that the application of BH and BHG can extend to many acute illnesses and injuries, which commonly cause hyperglycemia.
Authors:
Fang Yang; Chen Hou
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2010-06-10
Journal Detail:
Title:  Chinese journal of integrative medicine     Volume:  16     ISSN:  1672-0415     ISO Abbreviation:  Chin J Integr Med     Publication Date:  2010 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-09-27     Completed Date:  2011-02-01     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101181180     Medline TA:  Chin J Integr Med     Country:  China    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  472-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Blood Glucose / analysis*
Drugs, Chinese Herbal / therapeutic use*
Humans
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome / blood,  drug therapy*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Blood Glucose; 0/Drugs, Chinese Herbal

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