TCM Composition Ratios for IBS-C Constipation Relief

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Solution Overview

Problem

Constipation, particularly constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C), remains a common and challenging condition despite existing therapeutic options, necessitating the development of effective and safe traditional Chinese medicine compositions.

Innovation Solution

A traditional Chinese medicine composition comprising Corydalis Rhizoma, Paeoniae Radix, and Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, optionally with Sennae Folium, formulated to include specific ratios and concentrations of sennoside A, sennoside B, magnolol, paeoniflorin, albiflorin, corydaline, and tetrahydropalmatine, administered in various forms to treat constipation and abdominal pain.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional Chinese medicine compositions are used to treat constipation, then therapeutic effects are achieved, but formulation complexity and manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetherapeutic effectVSAvoidformulation precision
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by precisely controlling the ratios of active ingredients (sennoside A, sennoside B, magnolol, paeoniflorin, albiflorin, corydaline, tetrahydropalmatine) within specific ranges (e.g., sennoside A: 0.1-5.0 mg/g, sennoside B: 0.1-5.0 mg/g). This systematic parameter optimization ensures consistent therapeutic effects while providing clear manufacturing specifications that resolve the contradiction between reliability and manufacturing precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite materials by formulating a multi-component TCM composition containing seven specific active ingredients with defined concentration ranges. This composite approach integrates multiple herbal extracts (Corydalis Rhizoma, Paeoniae Radix, Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, Sennae Folium) into a unified formulation that achieves synergistic therapeutic effects while maintaining manufacturability through standardized composition specifications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If multiple active ingredients are included in the composition, then therapeutic efficacy is enhanced, but formulation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetherapeutic efficacyVSAvoidformulation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a multi-functional formulation where seven active ingredients work synergistically to address multiple aspects of constipation treatment: sennosides stimulate intestinal motility, magnolol and honokiol regulate gut-brain axis, paeoniflorin and albiflorin reduce inflammation, corydaline and tetrahydropalmatine modulate pain perception. This multi-functional approach enhances therapeutic efficacy while the standardized composition framework manages formulation complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent manages formulation complexity through parameter changes by establishing specific concentration ranges for each of the seven active ingredients (e.g., magnolol: 0.01-1.0 mg/g, paeoniflorin: 1.0-10.0 mg/g). These defined parameters transform a potentially complex multi-ingredient formulation into a standardized, manufacturable product with consistent quality and predictable therapeutic effects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20260021153A1Traditional chinese medicine formulation for preventing and treating constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-c)
Publication Date: 2026.01.22 CENT FOR CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE DRUG DEV LTD
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AI summary

A composition of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) comprising Corydalis Rhizoma, Paeoniae Radix, Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, and Sennae Folium; a composition of extracts of the TCM composition; a pharmaceutical composition thereof; a method of using the same for treating constipation, including constipation-predominant symptoms (IBS-C); and a method of preparing the compositions. The various compositions disclosed herein are safe and effective in treating constipations.