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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2026; 32(47): 124712
Published online Dec 21, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.124712
Published online Dec 21, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.124712
Table 1 Clinical efficacy of Astragalus-based compound formulations
| Ref. | Research contents | Composition of the compound formulation | Control group regimen | Clinical efficacy |
| Yan et al[46] | Therapeutic efficacy of Huangqi Jianzhong Decoction in treating CAG | Astragalus membranaceus, Ramulus Cinnamomi, Radix Paeoniae Alba, Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens, Fructus Jujubae, Radix Glycyrrhizae | None | Amelioration of multiple symptoms in patients with chronic atrophic gastritis |
| Zhang et al[47] | Therapeutic efficacy of Huangqi Sijun Decoction in treating CAG | Astragalus membranaceus, Pseudostellariae Radix, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Poria, Ramulus Cinnamomi, Taraxaci Herba, etc. | Omeprazole | Amelioration of clinical symptoms and serum markers in patients |
| Li[48] | Therapeutic efficacy of modified Huangqi Guizhi Decoction combined with Western medicine in treating CAG of the spleen-stomach deficiency pattern | Astragalus membranaceus, Ramulus Cinnamomi, Radix Paeoniae Alba, Codonopsis Radix, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Radix Saposhnikoviae, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Radix Glycyrrhizae, etc. | Teprenone and folic acid | Enhancement of immune function and amelioration of clinical symptoms in patients |
| Zheng et al[49] | Clinical efficacy of Jiawei Huangqi Renshen Decoction in treating CAG with qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome | Astragalus membranaceus, Codonopsis Radix, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Radix Ophiopogonis, Angelicae Sinensis Radix, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae etc. | Teprenone and folic acid tablets | Amelioration of clinical symptoms and repair of the gastric mucosa |
| Tang[50] | Clinical efficacy and medication safety of Huangqi Yujin Decoction in treating CAG | Astragalus membranaceus, Curcumae Radix, Poria, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Radix Glycyrrhizae, Radix Paeoniae Alba, Radix Bupleuri, Fructus Aurantii, Semen Raphani Tostum etc. | Weifuchun Tablets | Alleviation of symptoms and delay of the inflammation-to-cancer sequence |
| Lin[51] | Therapeutic efficacy of Huangqi Yiqi Decoction combined with Western medicine in treating CAG | Honey-fried Astragali Radix, Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, Hedyotidis Diffusae Herba, Taraxaci Herba, Curcumae Rhizoma, Codonopsis Radix etc. | Omeprazole, Colloidal Bismuth Subcitrate, and Amoxicillin | Combination with Western medicine can enhance therapeutic efficacy |
- Citation: Tong YL, Bian QY, Zheng HX, Xiao JD. Clinical efficacy and mechanisms of Astragalus membranaceus, active components, and herbal formulas for chronic atrophic gastritis. World J Gastroenterol 2026; 32(47): 124712
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v32/i47/124712.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.124712