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Research: GONG and SUCHER, D
Listed in Issue 88
Abstract
GONG and SUCHER, Department of Biology and Biotechnology Research Institute, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China, reviewed (39 references) stroke therapy in traditional Chinese medicine and its prospects for the discovery and development of new drugs.
Background
Brain injuries resulting from stroke are a major and increasing public health problem worldwide. China’s long experience in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in stroke therapy indicates that TCM preparations are effective and safe.
Methodology
Results
There are more than 100 traditional medicines used for stroke therapy in China. Some of their effects have been confirmed in recent clinical studies. A large number of chemical compounds have been isolated from TCMs most of which have not yet been characterized in terms of their pharmaceutical potential. This article explains how TCM provides an extensive and well-informed foundation for implementing a strategically focused pharmacological research programme aimed at the development of new drugs.
Conclusion
References
Gong X, Sucher NJ. Stroke therapy in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM): prospects for drug discovery and development. Phytomedicine ( (5): 478-484, Jul 2002.
Comment
As detailed in Stroke Disease and Approaches to Rehabilitation by PaTrisha Anne (see page 37), approaches to rehabilitation including Traditional Chinese Medicine are greatly required.
