Publications by authors named "Enhua Wei"
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a periodic psychiatric disorder with high prevalence in women of childbearing age, seriously affecting patients' work and life. Currently, the international first-line drugs for PMDD have low efficiency and increased side effects. Paeonol, a major component of the traditional Chinese medicine Cortex Moutan, has been applied in treating PMDD in China with satisfactory results, but the therapeutic mechanism is not fully understood.
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- PMS is a common disorder impacting women, marked by emotional and physical symptoms, with PMDD being the most severe form; incidences have been rising.
- Current treatments for PMS/PMDD have limitations, prompting interest in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) which shows unique benefits and higher cure rates.
- Research indicates that specific TCM remedies, particularly Xiaoyao San and Chaihu Shugan San, are effective in treatment, and analyzing various herbs reveals a complex interaction of ingredients and mechanisms that could enhance future therapeutic approaches.