| Systematic review of Chinese herbal medicine for functional constipation. | |
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PMID: 19842218 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Constipation is a common gastrointestinal complaint in clinical practice, affecting an estimated 27% of the population. Many patients are disappointed by current conventional treatments and, therefore, seek help from complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Traditional Chinese medicine, is the most important part of CAM and has been practiced for treating diseases and promoting the health of humans for thousands of years, and has become a popular alternative choice. Although there are many Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) interventions available, and some have been verified by clinical trials, their efficacy and safety are still questioned by both patients and health care providers worldwide. The purposes of this review are, first, to appraise the qualities of individual study designs in the new Cochrane approach. Second, the benefits of individual CHM interventions or individual types of CHM intervention for the treatment of functional constipation are analyzed. Finally, valid and comprehensive conclusions are drawn, if applicable, in order to make clinical recommendations. |
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Authors:
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Chung-Wah Cheng; Zhao-Xiang Bian; Tai-Xiang Wu |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: World journal of gastroenterology : WJG Volume: 15 ISSN: 1007-9327 ISO Abbreviation: World J. Gastroenterol. Publication Date: 2009 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-10-20 Completed Date: 2010-01-07 Revised Date: 2010-09-28 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100883448 Medline TA: World J Gastroenterol Country: China |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 4886-95 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China. |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Child Child, Preschool Constipation / drug therapy* Drugs, Chinese Herbal / adverse effects, therapeutic use* Evidence-Based Medicine Gastrointestinal Agents / adverse effects, therapeutic use* Humans Infant Middle Aged Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Treatment Outcome Young Adult |
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0/Drugs, Chinese Herbal; 0/Gastrointestinal Agents |
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