CHINESE MEDICINE FOR PULMONARY FIBROSIS: A BIBLIOMETRIC REVIEW FROM 2005 TO 2023

To enhance our comprehension of the progression in the field of Chinese medicine for pulmonary fibrosis (PF), to grasp the fundamental shift in the understanding of role of Chinese medicine in PF management, to delve into potential and efficacious pharmacological mechanisms for PF, and to uncover innovative diagnostic targets, we employed a bibliometric analysis to examine articles pertaining to Chinese medicine for PF published between 2005 and 2023. Drawing upon information derived from the Web of Science Core Collection spanning the years 2005 to 2023, a thorough compilation of 389 articles focused on Chinese medicine for PF has been identified, distributed across an array of 389 scholarly journals. These contributions were authored by 2334 individuals associated with 395 organizations representing diverse regions, encompassing 16 distinct countries or territories. Our findings shed light on the evolution of traditional Chinese medicine's application and research in effective PF therapy, the evolving paradigm guiding this domain, the exploration and integration of novel mechanisms, and the emerging frontiers within this realm.

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