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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 Sept 2007
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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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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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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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Chinese herbal medicine Huangqi type formulations for nephrotic syndrome
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Heavy proteinuria, hypoalbuminaemia, oedema and hypercholesterolaemia are the characters of nephrotic syndrome. At present, the primary drugs for nephrotic syndrome are corticosteroids, alkylating agents and cyclosporin. However there are many side effe...
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Feb 2008
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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 herbal medicine suxiao jiuxin wan for angina pectoris
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Angina pectoris is pain or discomfort within the chest, typically provoked by exertion or anxiety. Angina is a sign that someone is at increased risk of heart attack, cardiac arrest or sudden cardiac death. The aim of treatment for angina is to control ...
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Nov 2007
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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 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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Elemene for the treatment of lung cancer
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Elemene was reported to be effective in alleviating the pain, decreasing the side effects of chemotherapy and improving the quality of life of lung cancer patients in some studies, but the review authors found that all of the claimed randomised controll...
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Jul 2007
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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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Victoria is currently implementing statutory registration of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. There is currently no direct regulation of the traditional Chinese medicine industry by other states or the Federal government. A reputable and qualified practitioner will be a member of a recognised traditional Chinese medicine association.
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Jun 2007
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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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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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Tai Chi
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Better Health Channel
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Tai Chi originated in ancient China. It involves a series of gentle, graceful movements designed to exercise the body and clear the mind. Nowadays, Tai Chi is practised as an effective exercise for health and well-being.
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Apr 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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Asthma medications - Q & A
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Better Health Channel
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Asthma is when a person has sensitive and inflamed airways. Airways that are inflamed are more sensitive to asthma triggers, such as dust, pollens and chemicals. Preventative medicine can help to reduce the risk of an attack.
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Feb 2007
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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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Dan Shen agents for acute ischaemic stroke
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Animal experiments in clinical practice suggest that Dan Shen agents might improve cerebral microcirculation. This review identified six randomised or quasi-randomised trials of Dan Shen agents involving 494 patients with acute ischaemic stroke. There w...
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Jan 2007
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