Journal of ethnopharmacologyAug 24, 2026

Qinghuang Powder May Improve Cell Aging and Energy Problems in Bone Marrow Stem Cells of Myelodysplastic Syndromes

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Updated Aug 25, 2026

Abstract

Qinghuang powder (QHP) has been shown to alleviate symptoms of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and delay disease progression.

QHP is a traditional Chinese medicinal preparation that includes Indigo naturalis and Realgar.
Indigo naturalis is known to produce indirubin, which may contribute to the therapeutic effects of QHP.
The effects of QHP on MDS symptoms suggest potential benefits in managing this hematological malignancy.
The specific mechanisms by which QHP protects and remodels the bone marrow stromal niche are not yet fully understood.

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Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are haematological malignancies for which traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been shown to provide distinctive clinical value. Qinghuang powder (QHP), a traditional Chinese medicinal preparation, has been shown to possess significant therapeutic potential in the treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The composition of QHP includes Indigo naturalis, which is known to produce indirubin, and Realgar, a substance that contains As₂S₂.Notably, QHP has been observed to alleviate MDS symptoms and delay disease progression.However, the precise pharmacological mechanisms by which QHP exerts its effects, particularly with regard to the protection and remodeling of the senescent and metabolically impaired bone marrow stromal niche (e.g., bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, BMMSCs), remain to be fully elucidated.

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Qinghuang Powder May Improve Cell Aging and Energy Problems in Bone Marrow Stem Cells of Myelodysplastic Syndromes

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