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1 Lee, B.-C.; Kang, S.-I.; Ahn, Y.-M.; Doo, H.-K.; Ahn, S.-Y.
An alternative therapy for Graves' disease
Clinical effects and mechanisms of an herbal remedy
Biol Pharm Bull, 2008, 31(4), 583-587
Angelica, Angelica dahurica, Angelica tenuissima, Basedow's disease, Observational trial, Black cohosh, Cimicifuga foetida, Experiment, Glycyrrhiza, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Basic Research, Chinese medicinal herbs, In vitro, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Phytomedicine, Platycodon, Pueraria, Pueraria thunbergiana, Scutellaria, Scutellaria baicalensis, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2 O'Brien, K.A.; Abbas, E.; Zhang, J.; Guo, Z.X.; Luo, R.; Bensoussan, A.; Komesaroff, P.A.
An investigation into the reliability of Chinese medicine diagnosis according to Eight Guiding Principles and Zang-Fu Theory in Australians with hypercholesterolemia
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(3), 259-266
Observational trial, Diagnostics, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
3 Song, R.; Ahn, S.; Roberts, B.L.; Lee, E.O.; Ahn, Y.H.
Adhering to a t'ai chi program to improve glucose control and quality of life for individuals with type 2 diabetes
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(6), 627-632
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
4 O'Brien, K.A.; Abbas, E.; Zhang, J.; Guo, Z.X.; Luo, R.; Bensoussan, A.; Komesaroff, P.A.
Understanding the reliability of diagnostic variables in a chinese medicine examination
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(7), 727-734
Observational trial, Diagnostics, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
5 Fa-lin, Z.; Zhen-yu, W.; Yan, H.; Tao, Z.; Kang, L.
Efficacy of blackcurrant oil soft capsule, a Chinese herbal drug, in hyperlipidemia treatment
Phytother Res, 2010, 24(S2), S209-S213
Observational trial, Chinese medicinal herbs, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Ribes, black currant, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
6 Zhuo, D.; Shephard, R.J.; Plyley, M.J.; Davis, G.M.
Cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses during Tai Chi Chuan exercise
Can J Appl Sport Sci, 1984, 9, 7-10
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
7 Liu, X.; Miller, Y.D.; Burton, N.W.; Brown, W.J.
A preliminary study of the effects of Tai Chi and Qigong medical exercise on indicators of metabolic syndrome, glycaemic control, health-related quality of life, and psychological health in adults with elevated blood glucose
Brit J Sports Med, 2010, 44(10), 704-709
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
8 Glei, D.A.; Goldman, N.; Lin, Y.H.; Weinstein, M.
Relaxation practice and physiologic regulation in a national sample of older taiwanese
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(7), 653-661
Observational trial, Relaxation, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Prevention, Qi Gong, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
9 Lee, C.-Y.; Jan, M.-S.; Yu, M.-C.; Lin, C.-C.; Wei, J.C.-C.; Shi, H.-C.
Relationship between adiponectin and leptin, and blood lipids in hyperlipidemia patients treated with red yeast rice
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(3), 197-203
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, red yeast rice, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
10 Yan, J.-H.; Gu, W.-J.; Pan, L.
Lack of evidence on Tai Chi-related effects in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
A meta-analysis
Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes, 2013, 121(5), 266-271
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
11 Li, M.; Su, H.; Xiang, Y.; Zhang, J.; Zhao, J.; Lin, L.
Features analysis on Traditional Chinese Medicine syndromes in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
J Trad Chin Med, 2013, 33(5), 637-641
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
12 Wang, J.
Effects of tai Chi exercise on patients with type 2 diabetes
Med Sport Sci, 2008, 52, 230-238
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
13 Sun, Q.; Ganyi, Y.; Zhang, M.; Zhang, M.; Chen, S.; Chen, P.
Effect of Huangshukuihua (Flos abelmoschi manihot) on diabetic nephropathy
A meta-analysis
J Trad Chin Med, 2015, 35(1), 15-20
Abelmoschus, Abelmoschus manihot, Diabetes mellitus, Urinary tract, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nephropathy, Renal insufficiency, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
14 Huang, Y.-M.; Xu, J.-H.; Ling, W.; Li, Y.; Zhang, X.-X.; Dai, Z.-K.; Sui, Y.; Zhao, H.-L.
Efficacy of the Wen Dan decoction, a Chinese herbal formula, for metabolic syndrome
Altern Ther Health Med, 2015, 21(4), 54-67
Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic syndrome, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Wen-Dan-Tang
15 Cavegn, E.I.; Riskowski, J.L.
The effects of Tai Chi on peripheral somatosensation, balance, and fitness in hispanic older adults with type 2 diabetes
A pilot and feasibility study
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 767213, (1-9)
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
16 Tian, J.; Zhao, L.; Zhou, Q.; Liu, W.; Chen, X.; Lian, F.; Tong, X.
Efficacy of Shenzhuo formula on diabetic kidney disease
A retrospective study
J Trad Chin Med, 2015, 35(5), 528-536
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nephropathy, Retrospective design, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Shenzhuo
17 Lee, A.L.; Chen, B.C.; Mou, C.H.; Sun, M.F.; Yen, H.R.
Association of traditional Chinese medicine therapy and the risk of vascular complications in patients with type II diabetes mellitus
A nationwide, retrospective, Taiwanese-registry, cohort study
Medicine, 2016, 95(3), e2536; (1-7)
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retrospective design, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect
18 Lin, L.; Wang, Q.; Yi, Y.; Wang, S.; Qiu, Z.
Liuwei Dihuang pills enhance the effect of Western medicine in treating diabetic nephropathy
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 1509063, (1-9)
Diabetes mellitus, Urinary tract, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nephropathy, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Liuwei dihuang
19 Ou, J.Y.; Huang, D.; Wu, Y.S.; Xu, L.; He, F.; Wang, H.L.; Shi, L.Q.; Wan, Q.; He, L.Q.; Gao, J.D.
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of Yiqi Yangyin Huoxue method in treating diabetic nephropathy
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 3257603, (1-12)
Diabetes mellitus, Urinary tract, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nephropathy, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
20 Tian, H.; Lu, J.; He, H.; Zhang, L.; Dong, Y.; Yao, H.; Feng, W.; Wang, S.
The effect of Astragalus as an adjuvant treatment in type 2 diabetes mellitus
A (preliminary) meta-analysis
J Ethnopharmacol, 2016, 191, 206-215
Astragalus, Astragalus membranaceus, Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
21 Lien, A.S.-Y.; Jiang, Y.-D.; Mou, C.-H.; Sun, M.-F.; Gau, B.S.; Yen, H.-R.
Integrated traditional Chinese medicine therapy reduces the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus
J Ethnopharmacol, 2016, 191, 324-330
Acidosis, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cohort study
22 Wei, X.; Wang, C.; Hao, S.; Song, H.; Yang, L.
The therapeutic effect of berberine in the treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
A meta-analysis
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 3593951, (1-9)
Berberis vulgaris, Coptis, Fatty liver, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phellodendron, Phellodendron chinensis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
23 Lin, Y.-J.; Ho, T.-J.; Yeh, Y.-C.; Cheng, C.-F.; Shiao, Y.-T.; Wang, C.-B.; Chien, W.-K.; Chen, J.-H. et al.
Chinese herbal medicine treatment improves the overall survival rate of individuals with hypertension among type 2 diabetes patients and modulates in vitro smooth muscle cell contractility
PLoS ONE, 2015, 10(12), e0145109; (1-18)
prescription, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Experiment, Basic Research, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Animal, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cohort study
24 Hsu, P.C.; Huang, Y.C.; Chiang, J.Y.; Chang, H.H.; Liao, P.Y.; Lo, L.C.
The association between arterial stiffness and tongue manifestations of blood stasis in patients with type 2 diabetes
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 16(1), 324; (1-7)
Arteries, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Diagnostics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zungendiagnostik
25 Pang, B.; Zhao, T.Y.; Zhao, L.H.; Wan, F.; Ye, R.; Zhou, Q.; Tian, F.; Tong, X.L.
Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu decoction for treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy
A meta-analysis of 16 randomized controlled trials
Neural Regen Res, 2016, 11(8), 1347-1358
Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Tang, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
26 Alsubiheen, A.; Petrofsky, J.; Daher, N.; Lohman, E.; Balbas, E.
Effect of Tai Chi exercise combined with mental imagery theory in improving balance in a diabetic and elderly population
Med Sci Monit, 2015, 21, 3054-3061
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Geriatrics, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
27 Tian, J.; Lian, F.; Yu, X.; Cui, Y.; Zhao, T.; Cao, Y.; Tong, X.
The efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal decoction in type 2 diabetes
A 5-year retrospective study
eCAM, 2016, 2016, 5473015; (1-8)
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Gegen Qinlian, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retrospective design, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
28 Sun, M.; Van Wijk, E.; Koval, S.; Van Wijk, R.; He, M.; Wang, M.; Hankemeier, T.; Greef, J. van der
Measuring ultra-weak photon emission as a non-invasive diagnostic tool for detecting early-stage type 2 diabetes
A step toward personalized medicine
J Photochem Photobiol B, 2016, 166, 86-93
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
29 Chen, J.; Ye, c.; Yang, Z.; Xue, X.; Sun, Q.; Li, P.; Yang, H.
The correlation between the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome and the concentration of adiponectin and peroxynitrite in dyslipidemia patients
Eur J Integr Med, 2016, 8(6), 973-979
Observational trial, Diagnostics, Dyslipidämie, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
30 Lv, P.; Tong, X.; Peng, Q.; Liu, Y.; Jin, H.; Liu, R.; Sun, W.; Pan, B.; Zheng, L.; Huang, Y.
Treatment with the herbal medicine, naoxintong improves the protective effect of high-density lipoproteins on endothelial function in patients with type 2 diabetes
Mol Med Reports, 2016, 13, 2007-2016
Arteriosclerosis, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Experiment, Basic Research, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, In vitro, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Naoxintong
31 Chen, H.; Guo, J.; Zhao, X.; He, X.; He, Z.; Zhao, L.; Tong, X.
Retrospective analysis of the overt proteinuria diabetic kidney disease in the treatment of modified Shenzhuo formula for 2 years
Medicine, 2017, 96(12), e6349; (1-8)
Albuminuria, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Urinary tract, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retrospective design, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Shenzhuo
32 Pan, X.-H.; Mahemuti, A.; Zhang, X.-H.; Wang, Y.-P.; Hu, P.; Jiang, J.-B.; Xiang, M.-X.; Liu, G.; Wang, J.-A.
Effect of Tai Chi exercise on blood lipid profiles
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
J Zheijang Univ Sci B (Biomed Biotechnol), 2016, 17((), 640-648
Dyslipidämie, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
33 Alsubiheen, A.; Petrofsky, J.; Daher, N.; Lohman, E.; Balbas, E.; Lee, H.
Tai Chi with mental imagery theory improves soleus H-reflex and nerve conduction velocity in patients with type 2 diabetes
Complement Ther Med, 2017, 31, 59-64
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
34 Huang, W.; Bao, Q.; Jin, D.; Lian, F.
Compound Danshen dripping pill for treating nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy
A meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 4848076, (1-10)
Eye diseases, Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Retinopathia, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
35 Li, M.; Mo, S.; Lv, Y.; Tang, Z.; Dong, J.
A study of traditional Chinese medicine body constitution associated with overweight, obesity and underweight
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 7361896, (1-8)
Observational trial, Diagnostics, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
36 Lee, B.J.; Jeon, Y.J.; Kim, J.Y.
Association of obesity with anatomical and physical indices related to the radial artery in Korean adults
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 14, 22-27
Observational trial, Diagnostics, Obesitiy, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pulsdiagnostik, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Korean Medicine
37 Xu, F.; Zhang, Y.; Cui, W.; Yi, T.; Tang, Z.; Dong, J.
The association between metabolic syndrome and body constitution in traditional Chinese medicine
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 14, 32-36
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
38 Han, K.; Bose, S.; Kim, Y-m.; Chin, Y.-w.; Kim B.-s.; Wang, J.-h.; Lee, J.-H.; Kim, H.
Rehmannia glutinosa reduced waist circumferences of Korean obese women possibly through modulation of gut microbiota
Food Funct, 2015, 6, 2684-2692
Observational trial, Obesitiy, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Rehmannia glutinosa, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Microbiology, Microbiome
39 Tsai, F.-J.; Li, T.-M.; Cheng, C.-F.; Wu, Y.-C.; Lai, C.-H.; Ho, T.-J.; Liu, X.; Tsang, H.; Lin,T.-H.; Liao, C.-C.; Huang, S.-M.; Li, J.P.; Lin, J.-C.; Lin, C.-C.; Liang, W.-M.; Lin, Y.-J.
Effects of Chinese herbal medicine on hyperlipidemia and the risk of cardiovascular disease in HIV-infected patients in Taiwan
J Ethnopharmacol, 2018, 219, 71-80
Observational trial, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, HIV, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
40 Lu, Q.; Li, C.; Chen, W.; Shi, Z.; Zhan, R.; He, R.
Clinical efficacy of Jinshuibao capsules combined with angiotensin receptor blockers in patients with early diabetic nephropathy
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2018, Article ID 6806943, (1-14)
Diabetes mellitus, Urinary tract, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nephropathy, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Jinshuibao
41 Zhou, M.; Liao, H.; Sreepada, L.P.; Ladner, J.R.; Balschi, J.A.; Lin, A.P.
Tai Chi improves brain metabolism and muscle energetics in older adults
J Neuroimaging, 2018, 28(4), 359-364
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brain, Geriatrics, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Nervous system, Physiology, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
42 Yu, L.; Zhou, C.; Luo, Z.; Zeng, W.; Lai, F.; Han, G.; Song, Y.
The lipid-lowering effects of Danhong and Huangqi injections
A meta-analysis of clinical controlled trials
Lipids Health Dis, 2018, 17(1), 106; (1-13)
Applikationsform, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Injektion, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Danhong, Huangqi
43 Yang, M.L.; Lu, B.
Treatment of goiter with traditional chinese medicine regimen Xing Qi Hua Ying Tang
A clinical study on 72 patients with multinodular and diffuse goiter
J Altern Complement Med, 2018, 24(4), 374-377
Observational trial, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Goiter, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Xing Qi Hua Ying Tang
44 Lin, Z.; Sun, X.; Xie, H.; Zhang, T.; Zu, X.; Qiao, L.; Zhang, W.
Plasma metabolomics coupled with MetaboAnalyst and Ingenuity Pathway Analysis characterizes linoleic acid metabolism disorder in patients with spleen-yang-deficiency syndrome
Eur J Integr Med, 2018, 19, 72-79
Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
45 Yang, H.; Qu, X.; Wang, M.
Effect of conventional medical treatment plus qigong exercise on type 2 diabetes mellitus in Chinese patients
A meta-analysis
J Trad Chin Med, 2018, 38(2), 167-174
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Qi Gong, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
46 Gao, X.; Shang, J.; Liu, H.; Yu, B.
A meta-analysis of the clinical efficacy of TCM decoctions made from formulas in the Liuwei Dihuang Wan categorized in treating diabetic nephropathy proteinuria
eCAM, 2018, Article ID 2427301, (1-10)
Albuminuria, Diabetes mellitus, Urinary tract, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nephropathy, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
47 Chao, M.; Wang, C.; Dong, X.; Ding, M.
The effects of Tai Chi on type 2 diabetes mellitus
A meta-analysis
J Diabetes Res, 2018, Article ID 7350567, (1-9)
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
48 Chiao, Y.W.; Chen, Y.J.; Kuo, Y.H.; Lu, C.Y.
Traditional Chinese medical care and incidence of stroke in elderly patients treated with antidiabetic medications
Int J Environ Res Publ Health, 2018, 15(6), E1267; (1-12)
Diabetes mellitus, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stroke, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cohort study
49 Tang, Y.; Zhao, T.; Huang, N.; Lin, W.; Luo, Z.; Ling, C.
Identification of Traditional Chinese Medicine constitutions and physiological indexes risk factors in metabolic syndrome
A data mining approach
eCAM, 2019, Article ID 1686205, (1-10)
Observational trial, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine