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Background: The efficacy and mechanisms of acupuncture for Crohn’s disease are not well understood. We investigated …
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The benefits and side effects of ginseng
Ethnopharmacological relevance: Ginseng has been used for thousands of years, it is described as both a …
Read More »Moxibustion relieves the side effects of chemotherapy
Objective: This systematic review aims to assess whether moxibustion is effective and safe for gastrointestinal adverse …
Read More »Electroacupuncture and moxibustion improves PCOS symptoms
Objective: To observe the effect of herb-partitioned moxibustion combined with electroacupuncture on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) …
Read More »Bloodletting as good as western medicine for gouty arthritis with less side effects
Background: Bloodletting therapy is widely used to relieve acute gouty arthritis. However, limited evidence-based reports exist …
Read More »Acupressure beats sleep hygiene for insomnia
Background: Insomnia is a significant health problem in the community. Self-administered acupressure may be an alternative …
Read More »The Chinese herbal formula Sheng Xue Bao helps to reduce iron deficiency anaemia
Objective Traditional Chinese medicine Sheng Xue Bao has been approved for treating iron deficiency anemia …
Read More »Acupuncture improves muscle endurance in sports
Immediate characteristics of acupuncture have been confirmed by relevant studies; however, the current study on …
Read More »Qi Gong improves cognitive function
This randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of a 3-month-long Chan-Chuang qigong …
Read More »The Chinese herbal formula Huo Xiang Zheng Qi reduces gastrointestinal inflammation
Background: Huo Xiang Zheng Qi oral liquid , a pharmaceutical product made from traditional Chinese medicine …
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