Relieving effect of an Maren-Zhizhu emulsion on loperamide hydrochloride-induced constipation in mice and its effects on the gut microbiota.

Introduction: Constipation, a common gastrointestinal disorder, is rapidly increasing in prevalence worldwide. An increasing number of individuals are choosing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as an adjunctive treatment for constipation. In this study, the effect of Maren-Zhizhu emulsion (MRZZ) prepared with L.