Topical and transdermal botanical formulations of the Chinese pharmacopoeia—a review
In pharmaceutics, ingredients are classified as active ingredients and excipients. In topical/transdermal phytomedicines, an ingredient may serve both functions. Published information on these dual‐purpose ingredients and their pharmacological relevance is limited. An intriguing scenario arises in t...
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| description | In pharmaceutics, ingredients are classified as active ingredients and excipients. In topical/transdermal phytomedicines, an ingredient may serve both functions. Published information on these dual‐purpose ingredients and their pharmacological relevance is limited. An intriguing scenario arises in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulations, where active ingredients and excipients are undifferentiated. This study analyzes ingredients in TCM topical/transdermal formulations, aiming at harmonization of understanding of TCMs. The most commonly recorded ingredients from such formulations in the Chinese pharmacopoeia 2020 (ChP 2020) are reviewed, aiming at developing innovative topical/transdermal phytomedicines. Current editions of Chinese historical documents were reviewed to explore the principles underlying the use of these ingredients. TCM formulations containing botanical drugs for topical/transdermal application were selected from the ChP 2020. The use of botanical materials in TCM formulations is guided by the “Jun‐Chen‐Zuo‐Shi” principle rooted in Yin‐Yang and the five elements' theories. In the ChP 2020, 155 botanical drugs, along with 40 excipients (from the “procedure” section, focusing on processing and technical parameters), were identified from 34 botanical formulations intended for topical/transdermal application. Pungent and aromatic botanical materials were the most frequently recorded. Adhesive plasters were the most commonly recorded TCM dosage form, employing specific matrix blends. This new perspective of study reveals the prevalence of pungent and aromatic botanical materials, the common use of adhesive plasters, multifunctional properties of botanical oils, and formulation adaptability in TCM topical/transdermal products. These insights should inform novel formulation designs for both pharmaceutical and phytopharmacological research. |
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| spelling | oai:repository.londonmet.ac.uk:95802024-09-23T09:20:47Z https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/9580/ Topical and transdermal botanical formulations of the Chinese pharmacopoeia—a review Gu, Jingyi Lane, Majella E. Sil dos Santos, Bruno Heinrich, Michael 610 Medicine & health In pharmaceutics, ingredients are classified as active ingredients and excipients. In topical/transdermal phytomedicines, an ingredient may serve both functions. Published information on these dual‐purpose ingredients and their pharmacological relevance is limited. An intriguing scenario arises in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulations, where active ingredients and excipients are undifferentiated. This study analyzes ingredients in TCM topical/transdermal formulations, aiming at harmonization of understanding of TCMs. The most commonly recorded ingredients from such formulations in the Chinese pharmacopoeia 2020 (ChP 2020) are reviewed, aiming at developing innovative topical/transdermal phytomedicines. Current editions of Chinese historical documents were reviewed to explore the principles underlying the use of these ingredients. TCM formulations containing botanical drugs for topical/transdermal application were selected from the ChP 2020. The use of botanical materials in TCM formulations is guided by the “Jun‐Chen‐Zuo‐Shi” principle rooted in Yin‐Yang and the five elements' theories. In the ChP 2020, 155 botanical drugs, along with 40 excipients (from the “procedure” section, focusing on processing and technical parameters), were identified from 34 botanical formulations intended for topical/transdermal application. Pungent and aromatic botanical materials were the most frequently recorded. Adhesive plasters were the most commonly recorded TCM dosage form, employing specific matrix blends. This new perspective of study reveals the prevalence of pungent and aromatic botanical materials, the common use of adhesive plasters, multifunctional properties of botanical oils, and formulation adaptability in TCM topical/transdermal products. These insights should inform novel formulation designs for both pharmaceutical and phytopharmacological research. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2024-09 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/9580/1/ptr.8286.pdf Gu, Jingyi, Lane, Majella E., Sil dos Santos, Bruno and Heinrich, Michael (2024) Topical and transdermal botanical formulations of the Chinese pharmacopoeia—a review. Phytotherapy Research, 38 (3). pp. 4716-4735. ISSN 1099-1573 https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.8286 10.1002/ptr.8286 10.1002/ptr.8286 |
| spellingShingle | 610 Medicine & health Gu, Jingyi Lane, Majella E. Sil dos Santos, Bruno Heinrich, Michael Topical and transdermal botanical formulations of the Chinese pharmacopoeia—a review |
| title | Topical and transdermal botanical formulations of the Chinese pharmacopoeia—a review |
| title_full | Topical and transdermal botanical formulations of the Chinese pharmacopoeia—a review |
| title_fullStr | Topical and transdermal botanical formulations of the Chinese pharmacopoeia—a review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Topical and transdermal botanical formulations of the Chinese pharmacopoeia—a review |
| title_short | Topical and transdermal botanical formulations of the Chinese pharmacopoeia—a review |
| title_sort | topical and transdermal botanical formulations of the chinese pharmacopoeia a review |
| topic | 610 Medicine & health |
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