This invention relates to the field of
traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technology, and discloses a TCM composition for treating
ulcerative colitis, its preparation method, and its uses. The TCM composition comprises the following raw materials in parts by weight: 2-10 parts of charred Typhae
Pollen, 3-7 parts of charred
Scutellariae Radix, 4-6 parts of charred Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 3-8 parts of charred Sophorae Fructus, 6-10 parts of
Prunus Mume, 2-10 parts of prepared Zingiberis Rhizoma, 5-7 parts of prepared
Aconitum Carmichaelii Radix, 3-7 parts of Coptise Rhizoma, and 1-8 parts of
Indigo Naturalis Radix. Among these,
Prunus Mume is the principal ingredient, with prepared Zingiberis Rhizoma and prepared
Aconitum Carmichaelii Radix as assistant ingredients, and charred Angelicae Sinensis Radix, charred Sophorae Fructus, charred Typhae
Pollen, charred
Scutellariae Radix, Coptise Rhizoma, and
Indigo Naturalis as adjuvants. The synergistic effect among the various TCM components gives the TCM composition of this invention the effects of soothing the liver and strengthening the
spleen, astringing the intestines and stopping bleeding. It is mainly used to treat
moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Experiments have demonstrated that the
traditional Chinese medicine composition of this invention can inhibit intestinal
inflammatory response in mice with
ulcerative colitis; improve
pathological histological damage and promote intestinal mucosal repair; regulate
macrophage polarization and restore the balance of M1 / M2 macrophages; regulate CD4+
T cell differentiation and reshape Th17 /
Treg cell immune
homeostasis.