Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections are on the rise, presenting a significant global health challenge. Mass Galla chinesis et camelliae Fermentata (Chinese gall leaven, CGL), a traditional Chinese medicinal product made from the fermentation of Rhus chinensis Mill., is frequently employed to address digestive system ailments. Contemporary pharmacological research reveals that CGL exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-diarrheal, and enzyme-inhibitory activities and holds potential as a treatment for H. pylori infections. However, the precise mechanisms underlying CGL's efficacy against H. pylori remain to be fully elucidated.
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