Chinese herbal medicine for schizophrenia

Chinese herbal medicine for endometriosis.

BACKGROUND Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of tissue that is morphologically and biologically similar to normal endometrium in locations outside the uterus. Surgical and hormonal treatment of endometriosis have unpleasant side effects and high rates of relapse. In China, treatment of endometriosis using Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) is routine and considerable research into the r...

Traditional Chinese herbal medicine

Lida Teng, BSc, is a PhD student at the Centre for Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, School of Pharmacy, University of London; Debbie Shaw, BSc, is a research scientist at the Medical Toxicology Unit, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London; and Joanne Barnes, PhD, MRPharmS, is associate professor in herbal medicines at the School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Scie...

Chinese herbal medicine for constipation in Taiwan.

Herbal Medicine in the Treatment of Schizophrenia: A Review

As a chronic psychiatric disorder, schizophrenia affects the worldwide population with a lifetime prevalence of 1% and considerable long-term mortality, morbidity, and burden. Besides the adverse effects of routine treatment regimens, a significant portion of patients remain symptomatic despite treatment, especially those with negative symptoms which are the major disabling factors in these pat...

Chinese herbal medicine for schizophrenia: cochrane systematic review of randomised trials.

BACKGROUND Chinese herbal medicine has been used to treat millions of people with schizophrenia for thousands of years. AIMS To evaluate Chinese herbal medicine as a treatment for schizophrenia. METHOD A systematic review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs). RESULTS Seven trials were included. Most studies evaluated Chinese herbal medicine in combination with Western antipsychotic drug...