Metabolomics Reveals the Mechanisms for the Pulmonary Toxicity of Siegesbeckia orientalis L. and the Toxicity-Reducing Effect of Processing

• Main Authors: Ting Jiang (Author), Linsheng Liu (Author), Mi Zhang (Author), Zhiping Qiao (Author), Tingxiu Zhao (Author), Junfang Su (Author), Gang Cao (Author), Tao Su (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Siegesbeckia orientalis L. (SO) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb. It has long been used as a remedy in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for symptoms that resemble inflammatory joint disorders. However, it is slightly toxic. According to the TCM theory, processing can reduce the toxicity o...