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Review
. 2004 Jan;25(1):3-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.tips.2003.11.002.

Pharmacological basis of 'Yang-invigoration' in Chinese medicine

Kam-Ming Ko  1 , Duncan H F Mak, Po-Yee Chiu, Michel K T Poon
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Pharmacological basis of 'Yang-invigoration' in Chinese medicine

Kam-Ming Ko et al. Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2004 Jan.

Abstract

The 'Yin-Yang' theory is an ancient Chinese philosophy that underlies the practice of traditional Chinese medicine. Although Yang-tonic herbs tend to boost body function possibly through enhancing the mitochondrial oxidative processes, the Yin property (i.e. antioxidant potential) of these herbs can also play a role in safeguarding mitochondrial ATP generation. The pharmacological basis of 'Yang-invigoration' by Chinese tonic herbs might be due primarily to the enhancement of mitochondrial ATP generation.

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