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The theory behind traditional Chinese medicine is that the body is a dynamic energy system. The aim of Chinese traditional medicine is to maintain and/or restore harmony in the body and the balance of the two types of energy (Yin and Yang), using acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage and the practice of Qigong.
Reviewed January 2008
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Ginkgo biloba for intermittent claudication
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The main symptom of peripheral arterial disease is leg pain in one or both calves while walking. Typically, this pain occurs during walking and is relieved by a short period of rest. This clinical phenomenon is called intermittent claudication. Peripher...
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Apr 2009
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Yizhi capsule for vascular dementia
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Vascular dementia (VD) is a syndrome or diagnosis that has different causes and clinical manifestations relating to several different vascular mechanisms and changes in the brain. It influences a patient's quality of life seriously. 'Yizhi capsule' is b...
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Jan 2009
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Chinese herbal medicines for acute pancreatitis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The pancreas is a gland near the stomach that helps digestion by secreting insulin into the blood and digestive enzymes into the small intestine. Acute pancreatitis is a relatively common acute abdominal emergency with no specific therapy. It is potenti...
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Dec 2008
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Huperzine A for vascular dementia
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Vascular dementia (VaD) refers to cognitive impairment associated with cerebrovascular brain injury. It influences a patient's quality of life seriously. However, there is no definitive medical or surgical treatment for vascular dementia. Huperzine A is...
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Sep 2008
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Mailuoning for acute ischaemic stroke
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Mailuoning, a type of Chinese traditional medicine, is widely used in the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke in China even though its efficacy is still uncertain. Animal experimental studies and clinical pharmacological research indicate that mailuonin...
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Sep 2008
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Chinese herbal medicine for endometriosis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Endometriosis is a common gynaecological condition causing menstrual and pelvic pain. Treatment involves surgery and hormonal drugs, with potentially unpleasant side effects and high rates of reoccurrence of endometriosis. This review suggests that Chin...
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Aug 2008
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Chinese medicinal herbs for the common cold
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The common cold is the most widespread acute respiratory tract illness affecting all age groups. Many Chinese herbal medicines are used to treat this illness in China. Although we included 17 trials, involving 3212 patients, in this review, the risk of ...
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Jul 2008
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Pharmacological interventions for clozapine-induced hypersalivation
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Clozapine is widely used for people with schizophrenia. Although agranulocytosis, weight gain, and cardiac problems are serious problems associated with its use, hypersalivation, sometimes of a gross and socially unacceptable quantity, is also common (30-80%).
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Jul 2008
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Acupuncture - safety and legal issues
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Better Health Channel
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Acupuncture is effective and safe if performed by a skilled practitioner. An unskilled person may cause problems including allergic reactions, infection and injury. When choosing a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), check their qualifications and association membership.
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Jun 2008
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Chinese herbal medicine
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Better Health Channel
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Chinese herbal medicine is part of a larger healing system called Traditional Chinese Medicine. Herbs are prescribed to restore balance to the opposing forces of energy, Yin and Yang. Disorders that may be treated include digestive problems, eczema and psoraisis, fatigue, gynaecological disorders and stress.
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Jun 2008
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Sanchi for acute ischaemic stroke
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Sanchi is one of the most widely used medicinal herbs in China but the present evidence does not allow a conclusion to support its routine use for acute ischaemic stroke. There are very few drugs supported for routine use for acute ischaemic stroke by c...
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Jun 2008
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Chinese herbal medicine for premenstrual syndrome
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Herbal medicines are sometimes used for treating premenstrual syndrome (PMS). However, the effectiveness of this type of therapy has not be rigorously evaluated in randomised controlled trials....
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May 2008
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Zhiling decoction for vascular dementia
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Zhiling is a decoction of 15 Chinese herbs which is thought to contribute to dilating cerebral vessels and increasing cerebral blood flow, as well as reducing serum cholesterol. No randomised controlled trials of Zhiling decoction versus placebo were fo...
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May 2008
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Tai Chi - health benefits
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Better Health Channel
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Tai Chi is an effective exercise for health and well-being. Tai Chi can help a range of disorders including anxiety, arthritis, fatigue, joint stiffness and stress. Tai Chi can improve posture, flexibility and strength. People of all ages and fitness levels can practice Tai Chi and gain health benefits.
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Apr 2008
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Chuanxiong-type preparations for acute ischemic stroke
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Stroke is a common disorder. It is due either to blockage of an artery in the brain or to bleeding in the brain. Chuanxiong is a Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is widely used in China for the treatment of patients with stroke. Two poor quality trials ...
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Apr 2008
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Tongxinluo capsule for acute stroke
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Traditional Chinese medicine is often used to treat patients with acute ischaemic stroke. The authors undertook a systematic review of the potential benefits and safety of tongxinluo capsule used for the treatment of patients with acute ischaemic stroke...
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Mar 2008
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Dengzhanhua preparations for acute cerebral infarction
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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There is no clear evidence that dengzhanhua injections benefit patients with acute cerebral infarction. Dengzhanhua preparations are a traditional herbal drug that are commonly used in China to treat disorders of the blood supply to the heart and brain,...
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Mar 2008
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Danshen (Chinese medicinal herb) preparations for acute myocardial infarction
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Danshen - a Chinese herbal treatment - is widely used in China in addition to usual western forms of therapy in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). However there is no strong evidence to support its use, and few rigorous studies have bee...
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Feb 2008
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