China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences， Guang’anmen Hospital team has recently published new findings in the international journal Phytomedicine， showcasing the unique potential of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in addressing certain challenging health issues.
The research highlights that the TCM compound prescription， Xinjia Dayuan San， has demonstrated statistically significant advantages in improving microbiological clearance rates by the seventh day of treatment. This specific finding suggests a targeted and effective action against certain pathogens.
Xinjia Dayuan San is identified as a traditional compound formulation consisting of ten specific Chinese medicinal herbs: Qing Dai (Indigo Naturalis)， Chi Shao (Red Peony Root)， Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum)， Cao Guo (Cardamom Fruit)， Ru Xiang (Frankincense)， Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica Root)， Huang Qin (Scutellaria Baicalensis Root)， Chai Hu (Bupleurum Chinense Root)， Chan Tui (Cicada Slough)， and Jiu Jun (Prepared Liquorice Root). The precise combination of these herbs suggests a synergistic effect， a hallmark of complex TCM prescriptions.
A clinical study involving 224 patients indicated that the therapeutic benefits of Xinjia Dayuan San are associated with a significant reduction in key pro-inflammatory cytokines. This observation provides a scientific basis for understanding the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory mechanisms of this prescription， which are crucial in combating various infectious and inflammatory conditions.
Third-party experts have commented that this discovery further substantiates the unique strengths of Traditional Chinese Medicine in treating complex and difficult-to-manage diseases that pose significant threats to human health. The ability of TCM to achieve therapeutic outcomes through mechanisms that differ from conventional Western medicine offers valuable complementary or alternative approaches， particularly in an era of increasing antimicrobial resistance and the rise of “superbugs.” The research contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting the scientific validation of TCM.
