Xiao Cheng Qi Decoction, an Ancient Chinese Herbal Mixture, Relieves Loperamide-Induced Slow-Transit Constipation in Mice: An Action Mediated by Gut Microbiota

• Main Authors: Amanguli Tuohongerbieke (Author), Huaiyou Wang (Author), Jiahui Wu (Author), Zhengqi Wang (Author), Tingxia Dong (Author), Yamiao Huang (Author), Dequan Zhu (Author), Dongmei Sun (Author), Karl Wah Keung Tsim (Author)
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• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Xiao Cheng Qi (XCQ) decoction, an ancient Chinese herbal mixture, has been used in treating slow-transit constipation (STC) for years. The underlying action mechanism in relieving the clinical symptoms is unclear. Several lines of evidence point to a strong link between constipation and gut microbio...