Research summary (Chinese Herbal Medicine): Efficacy of Yupingfeng powder in the treatment of bronchial asthma in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. - Frontiers in pharmacology, 2026.
Read More »Review Identifies Key Chinese Herbal Compounds and Mechanisms Relevant to Acne Treatment
Research summary (Chinese Herbal Medicine): Traditional Chinese medicine in acne treatment: From classical formulas to bioactive phytoconstituents and mechanisms. - Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2026.
Read More »Chinese herbal medicine reduces long COVID
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 …
Read More »The Chinese herbal formula Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang is effective for alcohol induced brain injury
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 …
Read More »Ginkgo biloba aids in the recovery from ischemic stroke
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 …
Read More »Acupuncture improves memory and cognitive function in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease with insidious onset and progressive development. It is clinically characterized by cognitive impairment, memory impairment and behavioral change. Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture are important components of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and are commonly used in clinical treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. This paper …
Read More »Chinese herbs reduce postoperative fatigue
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 …
Read More »Acupuncture and Chinese herbs beats western medicine for perimenopausal insomnia
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 …
Read More »Acupuncture and Chinese herbs improves pregnancy rates for blocked fallopian tubes
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, …
Read More »Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine improve lumbar disc herniation
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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