Adjuvant therapeutic effects and mechanisms of Yinchenhao decoction in obstructive jaundice: a narrative review
Zhen You
Yinchenhao Decoction (YCHD) is a classic traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula composed of three botanical drugs: Artemisia capillaris Thunb, Gardenia jasminoides Ellis, and Rheum palmatum L. In modern research, it has demonstrated promising therapeutic effects against various diseases, including obstructive jaundice (OJ), hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and hepatic carcinoma. From the perspective of TCM theory, YCHD possesses the properties of clearing heat and detoxifying as well as promoting