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Research: CHENG and COLLEAGUES,
Listed in Issue 181
Abstract
CHENG and COLLEAGUES, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China review [References: 78] and appraise conventional and alternative medicine treatment, including traditional Chinese Medicine for constipation.
Background
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).
Methodology
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.
Results
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.
Conclusion
Finally, valid and comprehensive conclusions are drawn, if applicable, in order to make clinical recommendations. [References: 78]
References
Cheng CW, Bian ZX and Wu TX. Systematic review of Chinese herbal medicine for functional constipation. [Review] [78 refs]. World Journal of Gastroenterology. 15(39): 4886-95. Oct 21 2009.
