Publications by authors named "Yi-Chao Fang"
Article Synopsis
- Zhi-zi-chi decoction, made from two herbs, is used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with depression and mood problems.
- Scientists want to find out how this medicine works in the body, especially how it affects tiny bacteria in your gut that might help with depression.
- They developed a new method to study how different factors in health and diet influence the effects of this medicine and tested it on rats to see how it impacts gut bacteria and depression.
Depression is one of the main diseases that lead to disability and loss of ability to work. As a traditional Chinese medicine, Zhi-zi-chi decoction is utilized to regulate and improve depression. However, the research on the antidepressant mechanism and efficacy material basis of Zhi-zi-chi decoction has not been reported yet.
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