Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	124712
DOI	10.3748/wjg.124712
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Evidence Review
Article Title	Clinical efficacy and mechanisms of Astragalus membranaceus, active components, and herbal formulas for chronic atrophic gastritis
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yu-Lian Tong, Qi-Yan Bian, Hong-Xin Zheng and Jing-Dong Xiao
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number National Science and Technology Major Project 2024ZD0521002 General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China 82074296 Construction Project of Inheritance Studios of Famous Chinese Medicine Experts in China [2022]75 Innovation Team Project of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Liaoning Province LNZYYCXTD-CCCX-003
Corresponding Author	Hong-Xin Zheng, PhD, Professor, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 79 Chongshan East Road, Shenyang 110032, Liaoning Province, China. zhenghx2002@126.com
Key Words	Astragalus membranaceus; Traditional Chinese medicine formula; Chronic atrophic gastritis; Clinical efficacy; Mechanism of action
Core Tip	Chronic atrophic gastritis carries the risk of malignant transformation into gastric cancer, posing a severe threat to patient health. Astragalus membranaceus and its herbal formulas have demonstrated remarkable efficacy in the treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis. The underlying mechanisms primarily involve eradication of Helicobacter pylori, modulation of immunity, alleviation of inflammatory responses, mitigation of oxidative stress, and protection of the gastric mucosa.
Citation	Tong YL, Bian QY, Zheng HX, Xiao JD. Clinical efficacy and mechanisms of Astragalus membranaceus, active components, and herbal formulas for chronic atrophic gastritis. World J Gastroenterol 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.124712
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Received	2026-06-23 07:14
Peer-Review Started	2026-06-23 07:14
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Return for Revision	2026-07-15 00:34
Revised	2026-07-25 13:38
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