桦褐孔菌中医作用特点分析

Characteristics of potential effects and benefits of inonotus obliquus from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine

根据俄罗斯及苏联相关历史文献的记载与自20世纪50年代以来有关桦褐孔菌的研究资料及国内近20年的研究概况,在依据中医理论对桦褐孔菌的性味、功效探析的基础上,进一步阐述桦褐孔菌的中医作用特点,认为桦褐孔菌具有利五脏、调运化的中医作用特点,可提高机体适应性及自我保护能力,通过多成分、多靶点、多系统、多途径达到治疗效果,一药多效,且性味平和、作用缓慢,可小量长服、药食两用。

According to the literatures pertaining inonotus obliquus (commonly known as chaga) documented in Russia and the former Soviet Union, the research progress of inonotus obliquus since the 1950s in Russia and the former Soviet Union and latest research progress made over the last two decades in China,, the authors further elaborated potential effects and benefits of inonotus obliquus from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) based on prior understanding of Flavor Effect of Inonotus obliquus. It is believed that Inonotus obliquus can benefit the five internal organs, invigorating the circulation of qi, blood, and nutriment, and thus may improve the body's adaptability and self-protection when exposing to pathogenic factors. The mechanisms of the multiple effects of Inonotus obliquus have the characteristics of multi-component, multi-target, multi-system, and multi-pathway. Inonotus obliquus can be considered to be used as both TCM medication and TCM dietary supplement.