Intestinal absorption and bioavailability of traditional Chinese medicines: a review of recent experimental progress and implication for quality control

• Published in: Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology Vol. 65; no. 5; p. 621
• Main Authors: Liu, Jing-Yi, Lee, Kai-Fai, Sze, Cho-Wing, Tong, Yao, Tang, Sydney Chi-Wai, Ng, Tzi-Bun, Zhang, Yan-Bo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.05.2013
• Subjects: Animals; Biological Availability; Drug Interactions; Drugs, Chinese Herbal - pharmacokinetics; Drugs, Chinese Herbal - standards; Humans; Intestinal Absorption; Medicine, Chinese Traditional; Phytotherapy; Quality Control

Experimental studies on the pharmacokinetics of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) have achieved great progress in recent years. This review aims to summarize the progress made on intestinal absorption and bioavailability of TCMs, and proposes the application of intestinal absorption assays as new...