Policies on Chinese Medicine in China May Have Enlightenments to Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the World

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (10) ◽  
pp. 789-793
Author(s):  
Wei Chen ◽  
En-chang Li ◽  
Wei-rong Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
The World ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

scholarly journals The Treatment with Complementary and Alternative Traditional Chinese Medicine for Menstrual Disorders with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Yuehui Zhang ◽  
Xiaozhu Guo ◽  
Shuting Ma ◽  
Haoyue Ma ◽  
Hang Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
World Health ◽  
Menstrual Disorders ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
The World ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a frequent gynecological female endocrinopathy, characterized by chronic anovulation, hyperandrogenism, and insulin resistance (IR). Menstrual disorders are one of the main clinical manifestations of PCOS. Other symptoms include hirsutism and/acne. At present, the treatment of PCOS with irregular menstruation is mainly based on oral contraceptives, but there are some side effects and adverse reactions. In recent years, more and more attention has been paid to the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), which has been widely used in clinical practice. Modern Western medicine is called “conventional medicine” or “orthodox medicine,” and the complementary and alternative medicine is called “unconventional medicine” or “unorthodox medicine.” CAM includes traditional medicine and folk therapy around the world. Around 65–80% of world health management business is classified into traditional medicine by the World Health Organization, which is used as alternative medicine in Western countries. In our country, Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and other therapies are commonly used due to their significant efficacy and higher safety. Therefore, this review aims to summarize and evaluate the mechanisms and the effect of current complementary replacement therapy in the treatment of menstrual disorders caused by PCOS, so as to provide guidance for the following basic and clinical research.

scholarly journals A Unique Opportunity for an Intercultural Discussion on CAM and Liver Disease

2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-254
Author(s):  
Francesco Marotta
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Annual Conference ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
The World ◽  
Asian Pacific ◽  
Indian Association ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

The meeting of the APASL, Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, was held in December 2004, in New Delhi, India. The meeting was held under the patronage of the APASL Committee and Board of Presidents of the National Liver Association and in conjunction with the annual conference of the Indian Association for the Study of Liver (INASL). The congress was designed to have a core meeting with three parallel sessions running throughout, dedicated research workshops and intensive breakfast sessions. This report concentrates on the two sessions devoted to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and shows the latest research in CAM for liver disease and the concerns of doctors about integrating CAM with more traditional treatments. With researchers and practitioners gathering from all over the world, it was a unique opportunity for an intercultural discussion on CAM and liver disease.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andy J. Jin ◽  
Christopher J. Chin
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Chronic Rhinosinusitis ◽  
Clinical Status ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Limited Evidence ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Background Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is frequently used in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) in developed countries. With a plethora of CAM therapies available, their effectiveness and safety are poorly understood in the context of CRS. Objectives This article aims to critically appraise the evidence for CAM use in CRS through a systematic review of current literature that investigate the effects of CAM on symptoms and clinical status of adults with CRS. Study Design Systematic review and qualitative analysis. Review Methods A comprehensive systematic review of the literature was conducted by the authors using 5 databases from inception to July 2017: CINAHL, Cochrane, Embase, PubMed, and SCOPUS. Inclusive medical subject headings and keywords consisted of, but were not limited to, sinusitis and complementary therapies, naturopathy, or traditional Chinese medicine. PRISMA guideline was followed. Using templates by Cochrane Public Health Group and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, each author extracted data, assessed bias, and computed minimal clinically important difference. Any conflicts were resolved through discussion. Results In total, 7 of 7141 articles from 1995 to 2016 were included. Three randomized controlled trials and 4 observational studies were organized into 4 categories of CAM: naturopathy, Chinese medicine, homeopathy, and others. Limited evidence supported the use of Pimpinella anisum and crenotherapy for CRS. Data available on Chinese medicine, homeopathy, and liposomal therapy in CRS were inconclusive due to inherent flaws in the studies. Conclusion Overall, there is very limited evidence to support the use of CAM in the treatment of CRS. No significant adverse effects have been found. Given its widespread use, more rigorous data from high-quality research are needed before it can be routinely recommended.

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