[Progress of study on prevention and treatment of osteoporosis by compound Gushukang].

Abstract

Gushukang is a compound Chinese herbal preparation. Pharmacological studies indicated that Gushukang can increase bone density, inhibit bone resorption, promote bone formation, and restore bone microstructure, as well as improve bone biomechanical parameters and promote healing of bone fracture. Clinical observations demonstrated that it has favorable efficacy in preventing and treating osteoporosis.

• Authors: Xi-juan Wang, Ri-xin Liang, Lu Zhao
• Journal: Zhongguo Zhong xi yi jie he za zhi Zhongguo Zhongxiyi jiehe zazhi = Chinese journal of integrated traditional and Western medicine (Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi) Vol. 27 Issue 3 Pg. 282-5 (Mar 2007) ISSN: 1003-5370 [Print] China
• PMID: 17432698 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Drugs, Chinese Herbal
• gushukang

Topics

• Bone Density (drug effects)
• Bone Resorption (prevention & control)
• Drugs, Chinese Herbal (therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Osteogenesis (drug effects)
• Osteoporosis (drug therapy, physiopathology)
• Phytotherapy