Aqueous extract of Paeoniae Radix Alba alleviates DSS-induced ulcerative colitis via inhibition of the IFN-γ/JAK1/STAT1 signaling pathway and restoration of intestinal barrier function.
BACKGROUND Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by aberrant immune activation and intestinal microenvironment dysregulation. Paeoniae Radix Alba (RPA), a classic traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) derived from the roots of Paeonia lactiflora, possesses potent anti-inflammatory,...