Wu J, Zhang B, Chang Z. [Discussion on implications and research ideas of toxic theory in natural characteristics of Chinese herbal medicine] Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi 2009 Feb;34(4):480-482. [Chinese]
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Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2009 Feb;34(4):480-2.
[Discussion on implications and research ideas of toxic theory in natural characteristics of Chinese herbal medicine]
[Article in Chinese]
Wu J, Zhang B, Chang Z.
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China.
The meaning of "poisonous" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is different from that of modern medicine. Narrow meaning of "poisonous" in TCM refers to harmful reaction to human body. Otherwise, generalized meaning of "poisonous" has two main implications: general title of drug and eccentric nature for drug. To fully reveal the scientific content of Chinese herbal toxic theory, we should carry out our research on the relationship between Chinese herbal toxicity and body state under the guidance of TCM theory. Moreover, comprehensive study on toxic information is also necessary for clarifying the natural characteristics of Chinese herbal medicine.
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PMID: 19459317