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Research Progress in the Treatment of Oral Ulcers with Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy

Gongfu Ding1 Bo Li1
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1 Department of Stomatology, Songjiang Branch of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Songjiang District, Shanghai 201699, China
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Abstract

Oral ulcer is a common oral mucosal disease with a high incidence rate, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients. Traditional Chinese medicine and pharmacy have unique advantages in the treatment of oral ulcers. This article reviews the relevant research on the treatment of oral ulcers with traditional Chinese medicine and pharmacy in recent years, expounds the understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of oral ulcers treated by traditional Chinese medicine, and the treatment methods (including oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine, external application, acupuncture and massage, etc.). It also analyzes the clinical efficacy and mechanism of action, aiming to provide a more comprehensive theoretical basis and clinical reference for the treatment of oral ulcers with traditional Chinese medicine and pharmacy.

Keywords
Oral ulcer
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
Bingpeng San
The treatise on the spleen and stomach
Acupuncture and massage
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