Exploration of the potential mechanism of the Tao Hong Si Wu Decoction for the treatment of postpartum blood stasis based on network pharmacology and in vivo experimental verification
Xia W, Hu S, Wang M, Xu F, Han L, Peng D · Journal of Ethnopharmacology · 2021 March
DOI 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113641
Objective
Tao Hong Si Wu Decoction (THSWD) is a traditional prescription for blood management in traditional Chinese medicine. The potential mechanism of THSWD was explored for the treatment of postpartum blood stasis using network pharmacology and experimental research.
Conclusions
The therapeutic effect of THSWD on postpartum blood stasis is likely related to mitochondrial regulation of oxidative stress, which paves the way for further research investigating its mechanisms.
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