Network Analysis on Herbal Formulas from Wenrejingwei and Shang Han Lun.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to describe the utilization of herbal formulas from Wenrejingwei by using network analysis and understand the treatment of acute exogenous febrile diseases.

Methods

We constructed a matrix of high-frequency herbal combinations (HCs) from Wenrejingwei and Shang Han Lun and cluster networks based on cohesive analysis. Network analysis was performed to compare the results.

Results

The results of the high-frequency HC network in Wenrejingwei showed cohesive patterns in three categories corresponding to dampness-heat and warm-fever treatment. Compared to the Shang Han Lun network, the Wenrejingwei network indicated a careful approach in the use of pungent and warm herbs such as Guizhitang. Moreover, the combination of Scutellaria baicalensis</

SUBMITTER: Kim A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8481672 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature