topicAstragalus Immune Function Randomized Trial
claimHowever, despite the increasing number of studies, current evidence on YPFS remains fragmented and lacks systematic integration.
evidence level3
citationGao Shiyu (2026)
sourceAdvances in Yupingfeng San Research: Multi-Target Mechanisms and Clinical Evidence
topicAstragalus Immune Function Randomized Trial
claimFurther research by Huand Zhaosuggests that YPFS may influence biological processes, including tumor-associated angiogenesis and cell proliferation, by modulating multiple signaling pathways such as AGE-RAGE, IL-17, TNF, and MAPK.
evidence level3
citationGao Shiyu (2026)
sourceAdvances in Yupingfeng San Research: Multi-Target Mechanisms and Clinical Evidence
topicAstragalus Immune Function Randomized Trial
claimCompared with individual herbs, YPFS demonstrates superior efficacy in modulating Th1/Th2 and Th17/Treg balance, improving tumor-associated immunosuppressive microenvironments (eg., PD-1/PD-L1 and STAT3 signaling axes), and enhancing anti-infective capacity.
evidence level3
citationGao Shiyu (2026)
sourceAdvances in Yupingfeng San Research: Multi-Target Mechanisms and Clinical Evidence
topicAstragalus Immune Function Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 5 6–8 http://mpns.kew.org/ http://mpns.kew.org/ http://mpns.kew.org/ Dan xi Xin Fa Yupingfeng San (YPFS) is a classical traditional Chinese herbal formula (TCM prescription),composed of Astragalus mongholicus Bunge (Huang Qi) (January 22, 2026), Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz.
evidence level3
citationGao Shiyu (2026)
sourceAdvances in Yupingfeng San Research: Multi-Target Mechanisms and Clinical Evidence
topicAstragalus Immune Function Randomized Trial
claim5 6 7 8 9 Aging is accompanied by a progressive decline in cellular and organ function, leading to an increased incidence of chronic diseases and neurodegenerative disorders.
evidence level4
citationKanubaddi Kiran Reddy (2026)
sourceAstragalus and Cordyceps Derivatives in the Treatment of Aging-Related Chronic Diseases and Neurodegenerative Disorders
topicAstragalus Immune Function Randomized Trial
claimThese conditions frequently coexist, and many individuals over the age of 60 present with multiple comorbidities that require combination therapies, which can complicate treatment strategies and increase the risk of drug interactions [,].
evidence level4
citationKanubaddi Kiran Reddy (2026)
sourceAstragalus and Cordyceps Derivatives in the Treatment of Aging-Related Chronic Diseases and Neurodegenerative Disorders
topicAstragalus Immune Function Randomized Trial
claimAstragalus Cordyceps 13 18 Althoughis a plant-derived medicine andis a fungus-derived medicine, both have been reported to regulate biological mechanisms closely associated with aging, including oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, metabolic imbalance, immune dysregulation, and neuroinflammatory injury [,].
evidence level4
citationKanubaddi Kiran Reddy (2026)
sourceAstragalus and Cordyceps Derivatives in the Treatment of Aging-Related Chronic Diseases and Neurodegenerative Disorders
topicAstragalus Immune Function Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 Traditional Chinese herbal medicines have been widely used for centuries due to their long history, broad accessibility, and rich chemical diversity.
evidence level4
citationKanubaddi Kiran Reddy (2026)
sourceAstragalus and Cordyceps Derivatives in the Treatment of Aging-Related Chronic Diseases and Neurodegenerative Disorders