Publications by authors named "Shixiao Zhu"
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID) characterized by chronic or recurrent gastrointestinal symptoms without organic changes, and it is also a common disorder of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs).. The symptoms of IBS not only affect the quality of life for individual patients but also place a significant burden on global healthcare systems.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEthnopharmacological Relevance: Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) refers to a dramatic decrease in the number and/or quality of oocytes in the ovaries before the age of 40 years, and is a key cause of female infertility. The prevalence of POI has been increasing annually and tends to be younger. Researches on the etiology of POI and related pathogenesis are still very limited.
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- Diarrheal irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) causes diarrhea and stomach pain due to various reasons, and a natural remedy called Sishen Wan (SSW) seems to help, but we don't know exactly how it works.
- Researchers tested SSW on mice with IBS-D and found it helped their symptoms by improving bowel movements, reducing stomach sensitivity, and promoting mucus production in the intestines.
- SSW also changed the mix of good bacteria in the gut, making it healthier, by supporting certain processes in the body that help keep the intestines strong.