Effective of Chinese Medicine preparation in the treatment of cough in uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infection Study: Effectiveness of a Chinese herbal medicine preparation in the treatment of cough in uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infection Location of trials: Hong Kong Year of Trial: 2003 Type of Trial: Randomised double-blinded placebo controlled trial Medical Condition Acute cough is a common symptom of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI). The subjects in this trial presented the typical variations of cough symptoms including: night cough; sputum; nasal congestion, hoarseness, sore throat and other symptoms experienced with… Read more Chinese herbs and Cough →
A review of effectiveness and safety of TCM treatments for bronchial asthma and gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) Study: Zhao Yu-Hao, LIU Zhao-hua, JIANG Sheng-hua, SHI Cheng-he: Systematic review of randomized controlled trials of traditional Chinese medicine treatment of non-acute bronchial asthma complicated by gastroesophageal reflux. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine: 32(1):12-18 Location of trials: All trials in this review were conducted in China Treatment This review looked at randomized, controlled trials that compared TCM treatments to western medical treatments such as anti-inflammatory drugs, bronchodialators for asthma and drugs to inhibit gastric acid production and promote… Read more TCM and Non-acute bronchial Asthma complicated with gastroesophageal reflux →
A Clinical Study for herbal remedy for Sore throat (Acute Pharyngitis) Study: Hu SY, Ma R, Liu HP. A study for clinical efficacy of “Ertong Qingyan Jiere Koufuyie” in the treatment of acute pharyngitis. Location: China Treatment Herbal formulation called Ertong Qingyan Jiere Koufuye was given to treatment group Medical Condition Acute Pharyngitis: Pharyngitis can result in very large tonsils that cause trouble swallowing and breathing. Pharyngitis can be accompanied by fever or cough Participants 106 acute pharyngitis patients with “Feiwei fever” TCM signs, in hospital/out-patient = 72/34 cases. Treatment… Read more Chinese herbs and Sore Throat →
