Research

Kai-Xin-San Shows Promise for Alzheimer’s Disease in Animal Studies, Though Bias Limits Confidence

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Research summary (Chinese Herbal Medicine): Efficacy and possible mechanism of Kai-xin-san in animal models of Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical - Frontiers in pharmacology, 2026.

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Chinese herbal medicine reduces long COVID

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Background: Chronic fatigue is a predominant symptom of post COVID-19 condition, or long COVID. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) for fatigue post COVID-19 infection. Methods: Ten English and Chinese language databases and grey literature were searched up to 12 April 2023 for …

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The Chinese herbal formula Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang is effective for alcohol induced brain injury

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Ethnopharmacological relevance: Alcohol misuse persists as a prevalent societal concern and precipitates diverse deleterious consequences, entailing significant associated health hazards including acute alcohol intoxication (AAI). Binge drinking, a commonplace pattern of alcohol consumption, may incite neurodegeneration and neuronal dysfunction. Clinicians tasked with managing acute alcohol intoxication confront a dearth of pharmaceutical …

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Ginkgo biloba aids in the recovery from ischemic stroke

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Background: Ginkgo biloba L. preparations (GBLPs) are a class of Chinese herbal medicine used in the adjuvant treatment of ischemic stroke (IS). Recently, several systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) of ginkgo biloba L. preparations for ischemic stroke have been published. Objective: This overview aims to assess the quality of related SRs …

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The Chinese herbal formula Sun Jun Zi Tang aids in recovery from lung cancer surgery

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Background: Postoperative non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients frequently encounter a deteriorated quality of life (QOL), disturbed immune response, and disordered homeostasis. Si Jun Zi Tang (SJZD), a well-known traditional Chinese herbal formula, is frequently employed in clinical application for many years. Exploration is underway to investigate the potential therapeutic effect …

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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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