Chinese Herbal Medicine

A combination of Chinese herbs and western medicine is best for cardiogenic shock

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Background: Cardiogenic shock (CS) is the primary cause of death in patients suffering acute myocardial infarction. As an emerging and efficacious therapeutic approach, Chinese herbal injections (CHIs) are gaining significant popularity in China. However, the optimal CHIs for treating cardiogenic shock remain uncertain.  Method: We searched eight databases from inception to 30 …

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The Chinese herbal formula Xiao Yao San relieves depression

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Ethnopharmacological relevance: Clinical research and basic scientific experiments have shown that modified Xiao Yao San (MXYS) has antidepressant effects, whose system mechanism however has not been thoroughly characterised. Aim of the study: This research was aimed at evaluating the treatment effects of Xiao Yao San on chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS)-induced depressive …

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Ginseng reduces obesity in colitis cases

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Ginsenoside Rg1 (G-Rg1) has various pharmacological properties including antiobesity, immunomodulatory, and anti-inflammatory effects. This study aimed to explore the therapeutic effects and underlying mechanisms of G-Rg1 on colitis complicated by obesity. The results indicate that G-Rg1 effectively alleviates colitis in obese mice and improves serum lipid levels and liver function. …

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Chinese herbs reduce postoperative fatigue

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Background: There is no high-quality, evidence-based protocol for the treatment of postoperative fatigue syndrome (POFS) after total joint arthroplasty (TJA) or fracture surgery with Chinese herbal medicine (CHM). Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of postoperative fatigue syndrome after total …

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Acupuncture and Chinese herbs beats western medicine for perimenopausal insomnia

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Background: Perimenopausal insomnia (PMI) is a relatively common menopausal symptom that can cause serious problems for the women themselves and their families. Today, the world is facing the trend and challenges of an aging population. It is reported that about 1.5 million women worldwide enter menopause every year, with sleep disorder …

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Acupuncture and Chinese herbs improves pregnancy rates for blocked fallopian tubes

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Background: Tubal obstructive infertility (TOI) is a challenging condition affecting many women worldwide. Acupuncture and herbal medicine have emerged as potential therapeutic options for enhancing fertility outcomes in these patients. However, the evidence regarding their efficacy remains inconclusive, necessitating a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis. Method: Computer searches were conducted in PubMed, …

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The Chinese herbal formula Yi Wei Tang can regulate GnRH and FSH in premature ovarian insufficiency females

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To investigate the molecular mechanism of Yi Wei Tang in preventing premature ovarian insufficiency-related osteoporosis from the hypothalamic perspective , and to screen for the key active and acting molecules in Yi Wei Tang. Cyclophosphamide was used to create the premature ovarian insufficiency rat model. Groups A, B, and C …

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The TCM syndrome differentiation of sickle cell disease

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Background: Pain is a common, debilitating, and poorly understood complication of sickle cell disease. The need for clinical pain management of sickle cell disease is largely unmet and relies on opioids as the main therapeutic option, which leads to a decreased quality of life (QoL). According to the literature, acupuncture has …

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Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine improve lumbar disc herniation

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Objective: To investigate the therapeutic effect of acupuncture stimulation combined with administration of Gu Shen Zhu Yu Tang (decoction for consolidating kidney to eliminate blood stasis) in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation patients. Methods: A total of 147 patients with lumbar disc herniation were randomly divided into Gu Shen Zhu Yu …

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The Chinese herbal formula Ping Chan Wan improves Parkinson’s disease

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Background: Ping Chan Wan is a traditional Chinese medicine for Parkinson’s disease. Hypothesis/purpose: This was the first study aiming to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Ping Chan Wan for motor symptoms, gait impairments and quality of life in Parkinson’s disease. Study design and methods: In this multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 292 …

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