Publications by authors named "Pei-Xuan Fan"

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  • This study examines the history and current pharmacological research of rhubarb, focusing on how various processing methods impact its active compounds, health effects, and possible toxicity, as well as its clinical uses.
  • The literature review utilized multiple databases to analyze terms related to rhubarb processing and its effects on health, highlighting the significance of traditional Chinese medicine and different rhubarb concoctions in treating diseases.
  • Findings reveal that rhubarb’s active compounds offer benefits such as anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, and specific concoctions can enhance therapeutic effects, which are rooted in traditional Chinese medicine principles, showcasing the evolving methods of rhubarb use from historical times to present.
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Chronic pelvic pain caused by the sequelae of inflammatory pelvic disease is a common clinical condition of pelvic pain in women. At present, the main challenges in its treatment are the limited effectiveness of pain relief and the frequent recurrence of symptoms, which significantly impact patients' quality of life and impose a considerable psychological burden on them. It is a clinically challenging disease.

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