Water control mechanism of byakkokaninjinto and its active components via aquaporins

ConclusionAlthough there are many herbal medicines that are effective for correcting abnormal water metabolism, little is known regarding the mechanism of this activity. This study highlights the scientific basis of the effect of herbal medicines in improving water metabolism, with AQP as the primary targets.

Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - March 13, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Nobutomo Ikarashi, Takashi Aburada, Risako Kon, Kiyoshi Sugiyama Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research