Pharmacological basis of 'Yang-invigoration' in Chinese medicine

Kam Ming Ko; Duncan H.F. Mak; Po Yee Chiu; Michel K.T. Poon

doi:10.1016/j.tips.2003.11.002

Pharmacological basis of 'Yang-invigoration' in Chinese medicine

Kam Ming Ko^*
, Duncan H.F. Mak
, Po Yee Chiu
, Michel K.T. Poon

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The 'Yin-Yang' theory is an ancient Chinese philosophy that underlies the practice of traditional Chinese medicine. Although Yang-tonic herbs tend to boost body function possibly through enhancing the mitochondrial oxidative processes, the Yin property (i.e. antioxidant potential) of these herbs can also play a role in safeguarding mitochondrial ATP generation. The pharmacological basis of 'Yang-invigoration' by Chinese tonic herbs might be due primarily to the enhancement of mitochondrial ATP generation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	3-6
Number of pages	4
Journal	Trends in Pharmacological Sciences
Volume	25
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tips.2003.11.002
Publication status	Published - Jan 2004

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