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SYSTEMATIC REVIEW article

Front. Med.
Sec. Nephrology
Volume 11 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1480832

Global Research Progress and Trends in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Chronic Kidney Disease since the 21st century: A Bibliometric Analysis

Provisionally accepted
Heyong Wang Heyong Wang 1Jun Wang Jun Wang 2*Yang Chen Yang Chen 3*Dianxing Yang Dianxing Yang 1*Lanyue Xiong Lanyue Xiong 4*
  • 1 Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
  • 2 School clinic, Luoyang Vocational College of Culture and Tourism, luoyang, China
  • 3 Department of Nephrology, Sichuan Integrative Medicine Hospital, chengdu, China
  • 4 Chengdu First People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China

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    Objective: This study analyzed literature on traditional chinese medicine (TCM) in treating chronic kidney disease (CKD) to identify research trends and provide guidance for future studies and clinical practice.The study used data from Web of Science from 2000 to 2024 to analyze English-language literature on CKD and TCM. Bibliometric analysis was done using R software and the bibliometric package, with scientific mapping and visualization analysis conducted using tools like Citespace, VOSviewer, and ScimagoGraphica to explore research trends and connections.Results: This study revealed that a total of 1153 relevant documents were retrieved, and the number of published articles showed an increasing trend, reaching a peak in 2022. In terms of article publication, China ranked first with 760 articles, closely followed by the United States with 132 articles. Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine published 60 papers, the most among academic institutions, followed by Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine with 54 papers. In terms of individual authors, Liu Xinhui holds the record for the highest number of published articles, totaling 17, followed by Li Ping and Li Shunmin. The prevalent keywords include "chronic kidney disease," "TCM", and "oxidative stress". Currently, the prominent areas of research interest include network pharmacology, gut microbiota, oxidative stress, and related topics. The current research trend in this field is towards the adoption of novel methodologies such as network pharmacology and the emphasis on exploring the relationship between gut microbiota and CKD.: Global research on TCM in the treatment of CKD is showing a positive development trend, but further research on safety, efficacy evaluation, and international cooperation is still needed. The development trend is to adopt new scientific research methods and focus on exploring the mechanism of TCM in treating CKD.

    Keywords: Chronic Kidney Disease, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Oxidative Stress, Network Pharmacology, Gut Microbiota, renal failure CKD: Chronic Kidney Disease ESRD: End-Stage Renal Disease

    Received: 14 Aug 2024; Accepted: 27 Dec 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Wang, Wang, Chen, Yang and Xiong. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence:
    Jun Wang, School clinic, Luoyang Vocational College of Culture and Tourism, luoyang, China
    Yang Chen, Department of Nephrology, Sichuan Integrative Medicine Hospital, chengdu, China
    Dianxing Yang, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
    Lanyue Xiong, Chengdu First People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China

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