World journal of gastroenterology

Traditional Chinese medicine’s effects and how it works in chronic stomach lining thinning

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Abstract

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) may provide significant benefits in treating chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG), a precursor to gastric cancer.

  • TCM has shown multi-targeted efficacy in enhancing gastric mucosal barrier defense and improving microcirculation.
  • It may modulate inflammatory and immune responses while promoting the healing of lesions.
  • Clinical studies and meta-analyses suggest that specific Chinese herbal compounds exhibit protective effects on the gastric mucosa.
  • Mechanisms of action include anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, and regulation of cellular growth and death.
  • Standardized research and unified criteria are needed to evaluate the efficacy of TCM in treating CAG.

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