Selected traditional Chinese medicine interventions for post-stroke cerebral edema: a review integrating clinical evidence and mechanistic insights.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke is a leading cause of global death and disability. Post-stroke cerebral edema significantly worsens neurological outcomes. While conventional therapies face safety limitations, selected traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) interventions offer a potential alternative.

Aim of the study

This narrative review aims to comprehensively evaluate the efficacy and safety of TCM interventions for post-stroke cerebral edema and elucidate their potential mechanisms based on experimental evidence.

Materials and methods

A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, and other databases using keywords related to stroke, cerebral edema, and TCM interventions. Studies were screened according to predefined inclusion criteria to ensure methodologi

SUBMITTER: Huang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12727903 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature