Chinese herbal medicine for schizophrenia [PDF]
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) was the main form of treatment in China for psychiatric illnesses until the development of antipsychotic drugs in the 1950's. Antipsychotic drugs have become the primary intervention for schizophrenia, although herbal medicines can still form part of the treatment.To review Chinese herbal medicine, used alone or as ...
J, Rathbone +5 more
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Chinese Herbal Medicine for Treating Epilepsy [PDF]
Chinese herbal medicine has a long history of use for treating epilepsy. Because of the side effects of Western antiepileptic therapy and the quest for more accessible treatment, complementary and alternative medicines have become popular. Traditional Chinese medical diet therapy appears to be safe and effective.
Chia-Hui Lin +3 more
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The implications of WTO accession on the pharmaceutical industry in China [PDF]
Given the limited capabilities of R&D and global distribution channels, and the virtual non-existence of patented drugs, the Chinese pharmaceutical industry has little chance to enter the global market of Western prescription drugs and compete with the ...
Yeung, Godfrey
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Is traditional Chinese medicine recommended in Western medicine clinical practice guidelines in China? A systematic analysis [PDF]
BackgroundEvidence-based medicine promotes and relies on the use of evidence in developing clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). The Chinese healthcare system includes both traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine, which are expected to be ...
Han, M. +8 more
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Chinese herbal medicines for hypercholesterolemia [PDF]
Hypercholesterolemia is an important key contributory factor for ischemic heart disease and is associated with age, high blood pressure, a family history of hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes. Chinese herbal medicines have been used for a long time as lipid-lowering agents.To assess the effects of Chinese herbal medicines on hypercholesterolemia.We ...
Liu, Z.L. +6 more
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Traditional Chinese medicine herbal mixture LQ arrests FUCCI-expressing HeLa cells in G₀/G₁ phase in 2D plastic, 2.5D Matrigel, and 3D Gelfoam culture visualized with FUCCI imaging. [PDF]
We used the fluorescence ubiquitination-based cell cycle indicator (FUCCI) to monitor cell cycle arrest after treatment of FUCCI-expressing HeLa cells (FUCCI-HeLa) with a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbal mixture LQ, previously shown to have anti-
Bouvet, Michael +4 more
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Overview of Cochrane reviews on Chinese herbal medicine for stroke
Background: Stroke is a major health issue worldwide. Since Chinese herbal medicine is widely used for the treatment of stroke, there is a need to evaluate its efficacy as an alternative treatment option. The aim of this paper is to carry out an overview
Maoling Wei +6 more
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Disclosure and adverse effects of complementary and alternative medicine used by hospitalized patients in the North East of England [PDF]
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, disclosure and adverse effects of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in hospitalised patients, and to explore the associations between patients’ perceived side-effects and relevant
Baqir, wasim +3 more
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Application of Molecular Methods in the Identification of Ingredients in Chinese Herbal Medicines
There are several kinds of Chinese herbal medicines originating from diverse sources. However, the rapid taxonomic identification of large quantities of Chinese herbal medicines is difficult using traditional methods, and the process of identification ...
Ke Han +3 more
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Sports and Chinese herbal medicine
Background: Chinese herbs have been used in sports and exercises as potent remedies for the treatment of sports injuries and recovery from sports fatigue. Herbs such as Astragalus, Radix Codonopsis, Shiitake and Rhodiola are favoured for their ability to
ZeHua Yu +5 more
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