Chinese herbal medicine Yanghe decoction for ankylosing spondylitis

Abstract

Background: Chinese herbal medicine is a commonly used traditional treatment for ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Among them, Yanghe decoction (YHD) has an obvious effect in relieving the symptoms of AS, but its efficacy is still controversial. The purpose of this study is to systematically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of YHD in the treatment of AS patients. Methods: From the establishment to September 2020, we will search a total of 7 electronic databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, VIP, WanFang, and the Chinese SinoMed Database. Two independent reviewers will search the database for relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs), extract data, and evaluate the quality of the included RCTs. Data analysis will be processed by RevMan V.5.4 software. Results: The results of this systematic review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. Conclusion: This study will provide evidence for the effectiveness of YHD in treating patients with AS.

Effectiveness and safety of Wendan decoction for post-stroke depression

“…Chinese herbal medicine (CHM), as a part of traditional Chinese medicine therapy, is a complementary and alternative treatment system that is being widely used in the world. [ 9 ] Wendan decoction (WDD) is a clinically widely used prescription for PSD, which consists of Banxia (Pinellia ternata), Zhuru (Bamboo shavings), Bai FuLing (Poria), Zhishi (Immature Trifoliate-orange fruit), Shengjiang (Ginger), Chenpi (Tangerine peel), and Gancao (Licorice root). [ 10 ] Although WDD has been suggested to be effective in the treatment of PSD, [ 11 , 12 ] no previous meta-analysis has provided evidence to determine whether WDD administration is an ideal method to treat PSD.…”