A New Medical Trend in China

1975 ◽  
Vol 03 (03) ◽  
pp. 213-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. P. Li
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Heart Diseases ◽  
Current Medical ◽  
Biomedical Science ◽  
New Approach ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Chinese Herbal ◽  
Anti Cancer

Chinese biomedical scientists are now developing a new approach to medicine by combining traditional Chinese medicine and Western biomedical science. This is the current medical trend in China. Some significant results have already been achieved. For instance, in treating fractures the traditional dexterity in coaxing broken ends of bones into alignment has been successfully adopted, and x-ray has been used to check whether there was accurate bone union. Heart diseases are treated with Western drugs in combination with Chinese herbal medicine, and the results are encouraging. Ancient theories such as Fu Chen Pei Ben (to strengthen the patient's vitality) are applied, for instance, in cancer therapy, i.e., to stimulate the patient's appetite and to improve his general condition with herbs while being treated with Western anti-cancer remedies. However, the Chinese admit that this process has only just begun.

Acupuncture plus Herbal Medicine for Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (07) ◽  
pp. 1327-1344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simin Zhou ◽  
Lanlan Dong ◽  
Yuan He ◽  
Hong Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Chinese Herbal Medicine ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
World Population ◽  
Chinese Herbal ◽  
Significant Difference

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is associated with the unprecedented aging tendency in our world population and has become a significant health issue. The use of Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat AD has been increasing in recent years. The objective of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the effectiveness of combining acupuncture with herbal medicine to treat AD. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture plus herbals versus treatment with western drugs for AD were retrieved from 11 databases. The data were extracted by two authors; dichotomous data were expressed as odds ratio (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs), while continuous data were calculated by mean differences (MDs) with 95% CIs. Although the combined analysis of the score of Activity of Daily Life (ADL) scale MD was [Formula: see text]3.59 (95% CI [Formula: see text]7.18–0.01, [Formula: see text]), which indicates there was no statistically significant difference between the two treatments at reducing the ADL scale score, the pooled results of 12 trials indicated that acupuncture plus Chinese herbal medicine was better than western drugs at improving the effectiveness rate (OR 2.24, 95% CI 1.40–3.56), the combined evidence of 11 articles showed that acupuncture plus Chinese herbal medicine was more effective than western drugs at improving the scores for the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) scale (2.10, 95% CI 0.69–3.51, [Formula: see text]) and the traditional Chinese medicine symptom (MD 5.07, 95% CI 3.90–6.25, [Formula: see text]). From the current research results, acupuncture plus herbal medicine may have advantages over western drugs for treating AD. Nevertheless, well-designed RCTs with a larger sample size are required in the future.

scholarly journals A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial of Combining Therapy with Traditional Chinese Medicine-Based Psychotherapy and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Menopausal Women with Moderate to Serious Mood Disorder

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuyan Zeng ◽  
Xuchun Huang ◽  
Changqian Chen ◽  
Guangning Nie ◽  
Xiaojing Cao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Mood Disorder ◽  
Chinese Herbal Medicine ◽  
Chinese Herbal ◽  
Self Rating ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Significant Difference

Objective. To comparatively examine the effectiveness and safety of the combination therapy of traditional Chinese medicine formula Bushen-Shugan granule and psychotherapy (BSSG-P) and Chinese herbal medicine Bushen-Shugan granule (BSSG) alone in the treatment of moderate to serious mood disorder in menopausal women. Methods. In our previous clinical studies, BSSG-P had been proved to be superior to BSSG, psychological treatment, and placebo in improving mild mood disorder in menopausal women. In this study, we analyzed the efficacy of BSSG-P and BSSG in the treatment of moderate to serious mood disorder. Eighty-five eligible participants, who were diagnosed as menopausal women with moderate to serious mood disorder and categorized as kidney deficiency and liver-qi stagnation pattern, were randomly assigned into two groups and treated with BSSG-P or BSSG. They were subjected to an 8-week treatment period and a 4-week follow-up study. The primary outcome instrument was the Greene Climacteric Scale, Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), and Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), respectively. Results. When comparing all time points with baseline, both BSSG-P and BSSG markedly decreased the total score of Greene, SDS, and SAS and the score of each dimension, in which BSSG-P exerted superior effect after 8-week treatment and 4-week follow-up (P<0.05). Furthermore, BSSG-P also showed great advantage in reducing the score of Greene, SDS, and SAS for menopausal women with moderate mood disorder at the end of the 8th and 12th week when compared with BSSG (P < 0.05), whereas there was no significant difference between groups at any time point for patients with serious mood disorder (P>0.05). No serious event occurred in both groups, and no significant difference was found between groups in adverse event proportion. Conclusions. BSSG-P was superior to BSSG in improving the physical and psychological symptoms of menopausal women with mood disorder. For patients with moderate mood disorder, BSSG-P showed obvious advantages; however, no superiority was observed for serious mood disorder.

Feasibility Analysis of Novel Corona Virus Disease 2019 Convalescent Rehabilitation by Smoky Moxibustion with Herbal Medicine

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1021-1027
Author(s):  
Ma Hong ◽  
Zhai Jiali ◽  
Li Shuting ◽  
PRINCE ADJEI-BOATENG ◽  
Jiang Ying
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Chinese Herbal Medicine ◽  
Economic Benefit ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Feasibility Analysis ◽  
Chinese Herbal ◽  
Corona Virus

Objectives: In order to help Novel Corona Virus(Covid-19) patients return to their families and society as soon as possible, it is necessary to enhance their recovery.This paper aims to summarize and analyze the feasibility of smokymoxibustion with herbal medicinein the recovery period of Covid-19 convalescent rehabilitation. Methods: Analyzed the feasibilityfrom four aspects: the function of acupoint itself, the function of herbal medicine, the function of smoky moxibustion and the comprehensive function. Results: Smoky moxibustion with herbal medicine is a special therapy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which integrates the functions of Shenque point, smoky moxibustion therapy, and Chinese herbal medicine as well as other therapies. It is simple operation with huge economic benefit although it requires strong training ability.Conclusion: Smoky moxibustion with herbal medicine can facilitate the recovery and rehabilitation treatment for patients with Novel Corona Virus. It has practical value in clinic.

The Application of Virtual Simulation Technology in Chinese Herbal Medicine Teaching

2011 ◽  
Vol 271-273 ◽  
pp. 1688-1693
Author(s):  
Ou Tao ◽  
Yan Ling Zhang ◽  
Yun Wang ◽  
Yan Jiang Qiao
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Virtual Simulation ◽  
Simulation Technology ◽  
Chinese Herbal ◽  
Educational Engineering ◽  
Tcm Theory ◽  
Theory And Experiments

Virtual simulation technology plays an important role in educational engineering. The limitation of enough Chinese herbal medicines and instrument obscured the better understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In this paper, the concept of virtual simulation technology and its application was outlined in the teaching of TCM theory and experiments. The superiority and insufficiency of this technology was also approached. The basic idea on building a virtual teaching and simulation platform for TCM was discussed, which may provide referred methods in the innovation of Chinese medicine teaching.

scholarly journals Efficacy and Side Effects of Chinese Herbal Medicine for Menopausal Symptoms: A Critical Review

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lian-Wei Xu ◽  
Man Jia ◽  
Roland Salchow ◽  
Michael Kentsch ◽  
Xue-Jun Cui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Hormone Therapy ◽  
Chinese Herbal Medicine ◽  
Menopausal Symptoms ◽  
Chinese Herbal ◽  
Zheng Differentiation

This study evaluates 23 (9 Chinese and 14 non-Chinese) randomized controlled trials for efficacy and side effects of Chinese herbal medicine on menopausal symptoms. Menopause was diagnosed according to western medicine criteria in all studies while seven Chinese studies and one non-Chinese study further stratified the participants using traditional Chinese medical diagnosis “Zheng differentiation.” Efficacy was reported by all 9 Chinese and 9/14 non-Chinese papers. Side effects and adverse events were generally mild and infrequent. Only ten severe adverse events were reported, two with possible association with the therapy. CHM did not increase the endometrial thickness, a common side effect of hormone therapy. None of the studies investigated long-term side effects. Critical analysis revealed that (1) high-quality studies on efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine for menopausal syndrome are rare and have the drawback of lacking traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis (Zheng-differentiation). (2) Chinese herbal medicine may be effective for at least some menopausal symptoms while side effects are likely less than hormone therapy. (3) All these findings need to be confirmed in further well-designed comprehensive studies meeting the standard of evidence-based medicine and including Zheng-differentiation of traditional Chinese medicine.

scholarly journals Traditional Chinese Medicine and Kampo: A Review from the Distant past for the Future

2006 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
F Yu ◽  
T Takahashi ◽  
J Moriya ◽  
K Kawaura ◽  
J Yamakawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Japanese Culture ◽  
Fully Integrated ◽  
Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine ◽  
Chinese Herbal ◽  
Modern Health Care ◽  
Traditional Japanese Medicine ◽  
Selection Of

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a complete system of healing that developed in China about 3000 years ago, and includes herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion and massage, etc. In recent decades the use of TCM has become more popular in China and throughout the world. Traditional Japanese medicine has been used for 1500 years and includes Kampo-yaku (herbal medicine), acupuncture and acupressure. Kampo is now widely practised in Japan and is fully integrated into the modern health-care system. Kampo is based on TCM but has been adapted to Japanese culture. In this paper we review the history and characteristics of TCM and traditional Japanese medicine, i.e. the selection of traditional Chinese herbal medicine treatments based on differential diagnosis, and treatment formulations specific for the ‘Sho’ (the patient's symptoms at a given moment) of Japanese Kampo - and look at the prospects for these forms of medicine.

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