A new evaluation methodology study - Integrating ‘ancient literature - clinical research - expert consensus’ firstly proposes eight elements for taking Chinese medicine decoctions
This international guideline addresses a critical gap in taking Chinese medicine decoctions, offering an evidence-based framework for rational clinical use. Future efforts should prioritize expanded clinical validation and scenario-specific protocols to optimize standardization and safety.
Authors
- Xuelong Zhao
- Huaqiang Zhai
- Sizheng Steven Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3558-7353)
- Yixuan Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2149-8148)
- Feiyu Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1254-3583)
- Jing Shang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5651-1158)
- Hongmei Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5621-4978)
- Jiankun Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8626-0971)
- Guoxiu Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7392-469X)
- Wanlin Wu
Institutions
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Nanjing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital (CN)
- Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
- French University of Egypt (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pharmacology
- Published
- 2025-08-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2025.1585428
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- National Key Research and Development Program of China