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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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The quality and safety of traditional Chinese medicines
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Australian Prescriber
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Modern chemical and pharmacological research has greatly contributed to our understanding of Chinese medicine. Regulation, backed by education and research, is needed to improve the quality and quality use of traditional Chinese medicines.
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Dec 2003
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Traditional Chinese medicines (Comment for consumers)
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Australian Prescriber
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Patients need to be aware that the quality of traditional Chinese medicines can vary. If you decide to take traditional Chinese medicine you should make sure that the person who prescribes it has some qualifications in how to prepare the medicines.
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Dec 2003
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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, that run through invisible channels in the body.
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Jun 2007
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Shengmai (a traditional Chinese herbal medicine) for heart failure
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Shengmai is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine that has long been used for the treatment of heart failure and ischemic heart disease. It is a mixture of three herbal components. Constituent herbs of shengmai include Panax ginseng, Ophiopogon japonicu...
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Jun 2007
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Chinese medicinal herbs for chronic hepatitis B
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Chronic hepatitis B is an infectious disease of the liver caused by hepatitis B virus. Around 350 million people worldwide are chronic infected carriers of the virus. Traditional Chinese medicinal herbs have for long been used for treating chronic liver...
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Jun 2000
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Chinese medicinal herbs 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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Oct 2004
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Chinese medicinal herbs for acute bronchitis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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This review assessed the therapeutic effect of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs commonly used in China. There is no evidence from randomised controlled trials to demonstrate that Chinese medicinal herbs are efficacious in treating acute bronchitis. W...
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Oct 2007
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Chinese herbal medicine for atopic eczema
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Atopic eczema or dermatitis is one of the most common skin diseases. Chinese herbal mixtures, taken by mouth, have been used for this condition for many years. Recently, four randomised controlled trials have been undertaken to assess the efficacy and s...
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Aug 2004
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Chinese herbal medicines in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Ectopic pregnancy is the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the first trimester of pregnancy. Its incidence has increased to between one and two percent of pregnancies. Chinese herbal medicines have been used to treat this condition in China a...
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Jul 2007
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Chinese herbal medicine for schizophrenia
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Antipsychotic medication is the mainstay of treatment for people with schizophrenia, and although effective, still leaves some people with distressing symptoms and/or disabling adverse effects. Safer and more effective health care interventions are need...
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Aug 2005
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Chinese medicinal herbs for influenza
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Influenza can cause high morbidity and mortality in an epidemic. Many Chinese medicinal herbs are used for this condition. This review assessed the prophylactic and therapeutic effects as ...
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Jul 2007
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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 2007
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Chinese herbal medicine for primary dysmenorrhoea
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Dysmenorrhoea is a very common complaint that refers to painful menstrual cramps in abdomen. Primary dysmenorrhoea refers to pain of an unknown cause (i.e. no medical condition is identified). Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or the contraceptive pi...
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Dec 2007
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Chinese medicinal herbs for sore throat
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Sore throat is a widespread acute respiratory tract illness affecting all age groups. In China, many Chinese herbal medicines are used to treat this illness. Seven studies involving 1253 participants were included in this review. Some Chinese medicinal ...
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Apr 2007
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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 worldwide. Many Chinese herbal medicines are used to treat this illness in China. Although we included 14 trials in the review, their quality was so poor tha...
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Oct 2006
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Chinese medicinal herbs for asymptomatic carriers of hepatitis B virus infection
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Chinese medicinal herbs have a long history in the treatment of liver diseases. Three randomised clinical trials were included. Due to their poor methodologic quality and the existing small number of trials, there is currently insufficient evidence for ...
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Feb 2001
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Chinese herbal medicines for hyperthyroidism
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Hyperthyroidism is a common illness in which excessive amounts of thyroid hormones circulate in the blood. Affected people, among other things suffer from increased heart beats, warm moist skin and raised body temperature. A large number of Chinese herb...
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Feb 2007
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Chinese medical herbs for chemotherapy side effects in colorectal cancer patients
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Chinese herbal medicines are widely used to counteract the side-effects of chemotherapy in patients being treated for cancer. As yet, there is no clear evidence that herbal medicines are effective in this role. We have performed a systematic review of t...
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Nov 2004
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Medicinal herbs for esophageal cancer
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Chinese herbal medicines are widely used as adjunct therapy to chemo- or radiotherapy in patients being treated for cancer of the esophagus. As yet there is no clear evidence that herbal medicines are effective or not in this role.
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May 2007
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