The Effect of Baihu Decoction on Blood Glucose Levels in Treating Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
Abstract
In this paper we investigated the mechanisms of Baihu Decoction (BH) and Baihu with Radix Ginseng (BHG) in treating systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis in humans and animals. By reviewing published data on the effects of BH and BHG and the control of blood glucose in treating SIRS and sepsis, we found that (1) BH and BHG were beneficial in the treatment of SIRS and sepsis in humans and animals; (2) BH and BHG also had great effect in lowering blood glucose level; and (3) the tight control of blood glucose during critical illness substantially improved the outcome. Considering these data together, we hypothesize that one of the major mechanisms of BH and BHG in treating SIRS and sepsis is to lower the blood glucose level. The findings also suggest that the application of BH and BHG can extend to many acute illnesses and injuries, which commonly cause hyperglycemia.
Recommended Citation
F. Yang and C. Hou, "The Effect of Baihu Decoction on Blood Glucose Levels in Treating Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome," Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, vol. 16, no. 5, pp. 472 - 479, Chinese Association of Traditional and Western Medicine, Oct 2010.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s11655-010-9995-0
Department(s)
Biological Sciences
Keywords and Phrases
Baihu Decoction; Blood Glucose Control; Critical Illness; Hyperglycemia; Mechanism
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1672-0415;1993-0402
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Language 2
Chinese
Rights
© 2010 The Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine Press and Springer Verlag, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Oct 2010
PubMed ID
20535585