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Systematic Review

Published on 10 Dec 2025

Traditional Chinese medicine for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: an overview of systematic reviews with evidence mapping and metabolic outcome assessment

in Ethnopharmacology

Juanjuan Li
Ruimin Jiao
Wenquan Su
Wei Chen
Xiangyu Hu
Shuai Xu
Lie Xu
Weiwei Yao
Kejia Liu
Hong You

Frontiers in Pharmacology

doi 10.3389/fphar.2025.1675793

809 views

Review

Published on 10 Dec 2025

Therapeutic potential of Abelmoschus manihot: mechanisms of action and clinical use in traditional Chinese medicine formulas

in Ethnopharmacology

Chu Xue
Haitao Ge
Yaru Liu
Yan Zhao
Wenjie Huang
Zhaowen Lu
Qiuhui Ye
Xiaoli Chen
Zhengyu Cao

Frontiers in Pharmacology

doi 10.3389/fphar.2025.1709530

385 views

Review

Published on 10 Dec 2025

Selected traditional Chinese medicine interventions for post-stroke cerebral edema: a review integrating clinical evidence and mechanistic insights

in Ethnopharmacology

Junyue Huang
Yujia Jin
Yuping Chen
Mengsi Wang
Jian Wu

Frontiers in Pharmacology

doi 10.3389/fphar.2025.1709821

749 views

Original Research

Accepted on 09 Dec 2025

Comparison of Granule and Traditional Decoction of Gancao Xiexin for Cold-Heat Complex Pattern Recurrent Oral Ulcer: A Randomized Controlled Trial

in Ethnopharmacology

Si-Run Liu
Hai-Tao Zhu
佩琦陈
Yu -Yu Zeng
Rui-Min Wang
Huachong Xu
Zejian Li

Frontiers in Pharmacology

324 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 09 Dec 2025

Pediatric Efficacy and Safety in Common Cold Treated with Herbal Medicine (PEACH): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

in Ethnopharmacology

Soo-Dam Kim
Su Won Lee
Seong-Cheon Woo
Dong-Hyeon Kim
Lee Keon Jun
Jong-Hee Kim
Dong-Yeol Yang
Byoung-Kab Kang
Yang-Chun Park
Boram Lee

Frontiers in Pharmacology

199 views

Review

Accepted on 09 Dec 2025

Genome-wide Association Studies and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hyperuricemia: Current Evidence and Mechanistic Insights

in Ethnopharmacology

Le Yang
Jing Liu
Shengping Luo
Yihui Deng

Frontiers in Pharmacology

103 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Dec 2025

Ethnobotany, chemical analysis, and antiglycation activity of Elsholtzia species from Northern Thailand

in Ethnopharmacology

Angkhana Inta
Pitchaya Mungkornasawakul
Lalida Shank
Wittaya Pongamornkul
Yinxian Shi
Yao Fu
Ruyu Yao

Frontiers in Pharmacology

doi 10.3389/fphar.2025.1673250

494 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Dec 2025

Cryptotanshinone targets tumor-immune-microbiome axis to suppress colorectal cancer

in Ethnopharmacology

Zhenya Yang
Mengting Zhou
Fenglin Luo
Shiqi Feng
Yu Tan
Qiqian Wang
Zeneng Cheng
Ruirong Tan
Rui Li

Frontiers in Pharmacology

doi 10.3389/fphar.2025.1667500

872 views

Editorial

Published on 09 Dec 2025

Editorial: Efficacy and mechanism of herbal medicines and their functional compounds in preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases and cardiovascular disease risk factors-Volume II

in Ethnopharmacology

Tiantian Meng
Yuqing Zhang
Jie Wang
Chen Huei Leo
Zhongfeng Li
Jian Zhang
Kuo Gao
Qingyong He

Frontiers in Pharmacology

doi 10.3389/fphar.2025.1742260

527 views

Review

Accepted on 08 Dec 2025

Pharmacological and Bioactive Properties of Artemisia argyi H. Lév. & Vaniot Essential Oil: A Review

in Ethnopharmacology

Yanqin Lu
Qing Gao

Frontiers in Pharmacology

274 views

Original Research

Accepted on 08 Dec 2025

Phytochemical characterization and pharmacological evaluation of aerial and root parts of Dalea pazensis Rusby [Fabaceae]

in Ethnopharmacology

MARIANA ANDREA PERALTA
Einy Nallybe Bedoya Aguirre
Melisa Negro
Javier Echeverría
Maria Daniela Santi
Maria Gabriela Ortega

Frontiers in Pharmacology

106 views

Review

Accepted on 08 Dec 2025

Targeting the AMP-activated protein kinase pathway: the active metabolites of botanical drugs represent potential strategies for treating metabolic-associated fatty liver disease

in Ethnopharmacology

Liang Qi
AI LI
Lin He
Liang-Chen Wang
Jiaolong Wang

Frontiers in Pharmacology

148 views

Review

Accepted on 08 Dec 2025

Advances in Research on the Effects of Medicinal and Edible Substances on Lung Cancer: An updated review

in Ethnopharmacology

Yang Ying
Lingli Jiang
Ke Li
Gemming Zhang
Junpeng Wang
Daorui Li

Frontiers in Pharmacology

100 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Dec 2025

Selective cytotoxicity of Gomortega keule essential oil through a ROS-mediated pro-apoptotic mechanism

in Ethnopharmacology

Alejandro Madrid
Valentina Silva
Alessandra Russo
Alejandra Catalina Moller
Elizabeth Sánchez
Joan Villena
Carlos Jara-Gutiérrez
Iván Montenegro

Frontiers in Pharmacology

doi 10.3389/fphar.2025.1722619

480 views

Review

Published on 08 Dec 2025

Cost-effectiveness analysis of commercial Chinese polyherbal preparations for primary insomnia: based on network meta-analysis

in Ethnopharmacology

Sihong Yang
Fanya Yu
Xinghua Xiang
Chuchuan Wan
Yumeng Tan
Ning Ma
Yajing Li
Long Ge
Xing Liao
Hui Zhao

Frontiers in Pharmacology

doi 10.3389/fphar.2025.1682173

532 views

Systematic Review

Published on 08 Dec 2025

Therapeutic efficacy and safety of Xuebijing in traumatic brain injury: systematic review and meta-analysis

in Ethnopharmacology

Yihan Sun
Jiaqi Li
Xinyue Cui
Meiyu Yu
Boying Xiao
Junyuan Lv
Ziqi Li
Zhijing Wei
Niaoyao He
Zhuoyu Li

Frontiers in Pharmacology

doi 10.3389/fphar.2025.1669352

588 views

Review

Accepted on 05 Dec 2025

Traditional Medicine in a Modern Light: A Scoping Review on the Osteoprotective Potential of Eucommia ulmoides

in Ethnopharmacology

Guiju Chen
Yuan Zhong WANG
Qin Wang
Bilin Liu
Qi He
Xia Huang
Kok Yong Chin

Frontiers in Pharmacology

826 views

Review

Accepted on 05 Dec 2025

Natural Products Targeting the Immune-Metabolic Regulatory Network in Pulmonary Hypertension: Mechanisms, Classification, and Therapeutic Prospects

in Ethnopharmacology

Jianli Ma
Xiyu Cao
Xiuli Yang
Yi Zhu
Hualing Wang
YD Liu
Ke Chen
XIAO LIU
Chuantao Zhang

Frontiers in Pharmacology

171 views

Original Research

Published on 05 Dec 2025

Comparative study of the registration procedure of locally manufactured herbal products in selected African countries

in Ethnopharmacology

Aisha Gambo
Nceba Gqaleni
Limakatso Lebina
Lehlohonolo J. Mathibe

Frontiers in Pharmacology

doi 10.3389/fphar.2025.1695809

549 views

Original Research

Accepted on 04 Dec 2025

Steaming Duration-Dependent Effects on the In Vivo Distribution, Anti-Fatigue Activity, and Gut Microbiota Modulation of Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua Polysaccharides

in Ethnopharmacology

Shengrong Lin
Yanling Wang
Weijing Wu
Xinqi Cai
Jiaqi Huang

Frontiers in Pharmacology

159 views

Review

Accepted on 04 Dec 2025

Bioactive Metabolites of Botanical Drugs in the Treatment of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration-A Review of Promising Therapeutic Candidate

in Ethnopharmacology

Le Qi
Xinming Fan
Jiabing Sun

Frontiers in Pharmacology

139 views

Original Research

Accepted on 04 Dec 2025

Schisandra chinensis Alleviates Hypertriglyceridemia in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Modulating the Gut Microbiota and Hepatic Lipid Metabolism: Identification of Its Active Fractions

in Ethnopharmacology

琪李
mei feng
qi luo
chen yalin ye
yi ke luo
ling yu xu

Frontiers in Pharmacology

134 views

Original Research

Accepted on 04 Dec 2025

Historical studies on the use of Rhubarb in Japan

in Ethnopharmacology

Misato Ota
Toshiaki Makino

Frontiers in Pharmacology

197 views

Original Research

Published on 04 Dec 2025

Rhein ameliorates inflammation, gut dysbiosis, and renal injury in obesity-related glomerulopathy mice

in Ethnopharmacology

Minmin Xu
Yue Yu
Lijie Li
Kang Zhao
Jingjing Lai
Lifang Wei
Li Ge

Frontiers in Pharmacology

doi 10.3389/fphar.2025.1654062

640 views

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Traditional Chinese medicine for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: an overview of systematic reviews with evidence mapping and metabolic outcome assessment

Therapeutic potential of Abelmoschus manihot: mechanisms of action and clinical use in traditional Chinese medicine formulas

Selected traditional Chinese medicine interventions for post-stroke cerebral edema: a review integrating clinical evidence and mechanistic insights

Comparison of Granule and Traditional Decoction of Gancao Xiexin for Cold-Heat Complex Pattern Recurrent Oral Ulcer: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Pediatric Efficacy and Safety in Common Cold Treated with Herbal Medicine (PEACH): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Genome-wide Association Studies and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hyperuricemia: Current Evidence and Mechanistic Insights

Ethnobotany, chemical analysis, and antiglycation activity of Elsholtzia species from Northern Thailand

Cryptotanshinone targets tumor-immune-microbiome axis to suppress colorectal cancer

Editorial: Efficacy and mechanism of herbal medicines and their functional compounds in preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases and cardiovascular disease risk factors-Volume II

Pharmacological and Bioactive Properties of Artemisia argyi H. Lév. & Vaniot Essential Oil: A Review

Phytochemical characterization and pharmacological evaluation of aerial and root parts of Dalea pazensis Rusby [Fabaceae]

Targeting the AMP-activated protein kinase pathway: the active metabolites of botanical drugs represent potential strategies for treating metabolic-associated fatty liver disease

Advances in Research on the Effects of Medicinal and Edible Substances on Lung Cancer: An updated review

Selective cytotoxicity of Gomortega keule essential oil through a ROS-mediated pro-apoptotic mechanism

Cost-effectiveness analysis of commercial Chinese polyherbal preparations for primary insomnia: based on network meta-analysis

Therapeutic efficacy and safety of Xuebijing in traumatic brain injury: systematic review and meta-analysis

Traditional Medicine in a Modern Light: A Scoping Review on the Osteoprotective Potential of Eucommia ulmoides

Natural Products Targeting the Immune-Metabolic Regulatory Network in Pulmonary Hypertension: Mechanisms, Classification, and Therapeutic Prospects

Comparative study of the registration procedure of locally manufactured herbal products in selected African countries

Steaming Duration-Dependent Effects on the In Vivo Distribution, Anti-Fatigue Activity, and Gut Microbiota Modulation of Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua Polysaccharides

Bioactive Metabolites of Botanical Drugs in the Treatment of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration-A Review of Promising Therapeutic Candidate

Schisandra chinensis Alleviates Hypertriglyceridemia in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Modulating the Gut Microbiota and Hepatic Lipid Metabolism: Identification of Its Active Fractions

Historical studies on the use of Rhubarb in Japan

Rhein ameliorates inflammation, gut dysbiosis, and renal injury in obesity-related glomerulopathy mice