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401 Liao, P.; Wang, L.; Guo, L.; Zeng, R.; Huang, J.; Zhang, M.
Danhong injection (a traditional Chinese patent medicine) for acute myocardial infarction
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 646530, (1-12)
Applikationsform, Chinese medicinal herbs, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Injektion, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Danhong
402 Li, X.; Xiao, Q.-Q.; Ze, K.; Li, S.; Wang, Y.-F.; Zhou, M.; Yang, Q.-T.; Li, F.-L.; Li, B.
External application of traditional Chinese medicine for venous ulcers
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 831474, (1-10)
Applikationsform, Skin diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Salbe, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Crural ulcer
403 Li, N.; Wang, J.; Ma, J.; Gu, Z.; Jiang, C.; Yu, L.; Fu, X.
Neuroprotective effects of Cistanches herba therapy on patients with moderate Alzheimer's disease
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 103985, (1-12)
Alzheimer's disease, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cistanche, Cistanche deserticola
404 Yeung, W.-F.; Chung, K.-F.; Ng, K.-Y.; Yu, Y.-M.; Ziea, E.T-C.; Ng, B.F.-L.
A systematic review on the efficacy, safety and types of Chinese herbal medicine for depression
J Psychiatr Res, 2014, 57, 165-175
Depression, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
405 Tian, H.; Qin, W.; Wu, W.; Guo, P.; Lu, Y.; Liu, P.; Liu, Q.; Su, F.
Effects of traditional Chinese medicine on chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression and febrile neutropenia in breast cancer patients
eCAM, 2015, 2015, 736197; (1-11)
Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
406 Zhang, L.; Chen, J.; Jiang, D.; Zhang, P.
Adjuvant treatment with crude rhubarb for patients with systemic inflammation reaction syndrome/sepsis
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
J Crit Care, 2015, 30(2), 282-289
Sepsis, Chinese medicinal herbs, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rheum, Rheum palmatum, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
407 Xu, F.; Letendre, J.; Bekke, J.; Beebe, N.; Mahler, L.; Lofgren, I.E.; Delmonico, M.J.
Impact of a program of Tai Chi plus behaviorally based dietary weight loss on physical functioning and coronary heart disease risk factors
A community-based study in obese older women
J Nutr Gerontol Geriatr, 2015, 34(1), 50-65
Obesitiy, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
408 Pan, X.; Zhang, Y.; Tao, S.
Effects of Tai Chi exercise on blood pressure and plasma levels of nitric oxide, carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide in real-world patients with essential hypertension
Clin Exp Hypertens, 2015, 37(1), 8-14
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
409 Rahal, M.A.; Alonso, A.C.; Andrusaitis, R.; Rodrigues, T.S.; Speciali, D.S.; Greve, J.M. d'Andréa; Leme, L.E.G.
Analysis of static and dynamic balance in healthy elderly practitioners of Tai Chi Chuan versus ballroom dancing
Clinics, 2015, 70(3), 157-161
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
410 Xiong, X.; Wang, P.; Li, X.; Zhang, Y.
The effect of Chinese herbal medicine Jian Ling decoction for the treatment of essential hypertension
A systematic review
BMJ Open, 2015, 5, e006502; (1-10)
High blood pressure, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Jian Ling
411 Yang, Y.; Wang, C.; Li, X.; Chai, Q.; Fei, Y.; Xia, R.; Xu, R.; Yang, L.; Liu, J.
Chinese herbal medicine for Henoch-Schönlein purpura in children without renal damage
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Complement Ther Med, 2015, 23(5), 741-750
Allergies, Chinese medicinal herbs, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Purpura, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
412 Lo, L.C.; Cheng, T.L.; Chen, Y.J.; Natsagdorj, S.; Chiang, J.Y.
TCM tongue diagnosis index of early-stage breast cancer
Complement Ther Med, 2015, 23(5), 705-713
Breast cancer, Diagnostics, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zungendiagnostik
413 Ren, Y.; Zhu, C.; Wu, J.; Zheng, R.; Cao, H.
Comparison between herbal medicine and fluoxetine for depression
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Complement Ther Med, 2015, 23(5), 674-684
Depression, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
414 Guo, Y.-M.; Huang, Y.-X.; Shen, H.-H.; Sang, X.-X.; Ma, X.; Zhao, Y.; Xiao, X.-H.
Efficacy of compound kushen injection in relieving cancer-related pain
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 840742, (1-8)
Applikationsform, Chinese medicinal herbs, Injektion, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Sophora, Sophora flavescens, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
415 Yang, X.; Hao, J.; Zhu, C.-H.; Niu, Y.-Y.; Ding, X.-L.; Liu, C.; Wu, X.-Z.
Survival benefits of Western and traditional Chinese medicine treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer
Medicine, 2015, 94(26), e1008; (1-9)
Pancreatic cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
416 Wu, W.W.; Kwong, E.; Lan, X.Y.; Jiang, X.Y.
The effect of a meditative movement intervention on quality of sleep in the elderly
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(9), 509-519
Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga
417 Liao, Y.; Lin, Y.; Zhang, C.; Xue, X.L.; Mao, Q.X.; Zhang, Y.; Dai, J.G.; Wang, T.F.
Intervention effect of Baduanjin exercise on the fatigue state in people with fatigue-predominant subhealth
A cohort study
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(9), 554-562
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine, Baduanjin
418 Zhang, X.; Wang, H.; Chang, Y.; Wang, Y.; Lei, X.; Fu, S.; Zhang, J:
An overview of meta-analyses of Danhong injection for unstable angina
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 358028, (1-8)
Angina pectoris, Applikationsform, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Injektion, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR), Danhong
419 Chen, Y.-W.; Hunt, M.A.; Campbell, K.L.; Peill, K.; Reid, W.D.
The effect of Tai Chi on four chronic conditions - cancer, osteoarthritis, heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A systematic review and meta-analyses
Brit J Sports Med, 2016, 50(7), 397-407
Arthrosis, Respiratory diseases, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Emphysema, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
420 Sheng, C.X.; Chen, Z.Q.; Cui, H.J.; Yang, A.L.; Wang, C.; Wang, Z.; Su, N.X.; Tang, T.
Is the Chinese medicinal herbal formula Guipi Decoction effective as an adjunctive treatment for depression?
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Chin J Integr Med, 2017, 23(5), 386-395
Depression, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Guipi
421 Zeng, L.; Zou, Y.; Kong, L.; Wang, N.; Wang, Q.; Wang, L.; Cao, Y.; Wang, K.; Chen, Y.; Mi, S.; Zhao, W.; Wu, H.; Cheng, S.; Xu, W.; Liang, W.
Can Chinese herbal medicine adjunctive therapy improve outcomes of senile vascular dementia?
Systematic review with meta-analysis of clinical trials
Pyhtother Res, 2015, 29(12), 1843-1857
Dementia, Geriatrics, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vaskuläre Demenz
422 Hong, T.; Zhang, M.; Fan, J.
Cordyceps sinensis (a traditional Chinese medicine) for kidney transplant recipients
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2015, 10(CD009698), 1-39
Surgery, Cordyceps, Cordyceps sinensis, Urinary tract, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Kidney, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
423 Su, C.X.; Yan, L.J.; Lewith, G.; Liu, J.P.
Chinese herbal medicine for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss
A systematic review of randomised clinical trials
Clin Otolaryngol, 2013, 38(6), 455-473
Ear-nose-throat disorders, Chinese medicinal herbs, Hearing loss (acute), Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
424 Chen, B.; Zhan, H.; Chung, M.; Lin, X.; Zhang, M.; Pang, J.; Wang, C.
Chinese herbal bath therapy for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2015, 2015, 949172; (1-12)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
425 Shu, M.; Zhang, Y.Q.; Li, Z.; Liu, G.J.; Wan, C.; Wen, Y.
Chinese medicinal herbs for mumps
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2015, 4(CD008578), 1-30
Chinese medicinal herbs, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mumps, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
426 Tao, W.; Luo, X.; Cui, B.; Liang, D.; Wang, C.; Duan, Y.; Li, X.; Zhou, S.; Zhao, M.; Li, Y.; He, Y.; Wang, S.; Kelley, K.W.; Jiang, P.; Liu, Q.
Practice of traditional Chinese medicine for psycho-behavioral intervention improves quality of life in cancer patients
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Oncotarget, 2015, 6(37), 39725-39739
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
427 Zhu, L.; Yang, S.; Wang, S.; Gong, H.; Li, L.; Wei, X.
Effectiveness and safety of manufactured Chinese herbal formula for knee osteoarthritis
Insights from a systematic review
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 328642, (1-19)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Multiple chemical sensitivity, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
428 Tsai, K.S.; Yen, C.S.; Wu, P.Y.; Chiang, J.H.; Shen, J.L.; Yang, C.H.; Chen, H.Y.; Chen, Y.H.; Chen, W.C.
Traditional Chiense medicine decreases the stroke risk of systemic corticosteroid treatment in dermatitis
A nationwide poplulation-based study
eCAM, 2015, 2015, 543517; (1-8)
Dermatitis, Skin diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Prevention, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect
429 Hsieh, C.J.; Chang, C.; Tsai, G.; Wu, H.F.
Empirical study of the influence of a Laughing Qigong Program on long-term care residents
Geriatr Gerontol Int, 2015, 15(2), 165-173
Depression, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine
430 Bremner, M.; Blake, B.; Stiles, C.
The experiences of persons living with HIV who participate in mind-body and energy therapies
A systematic review protocol of qualitative evidence
JBI Database Sys Rev Implement Rep, 2015, 13(10), 22 (Studienprotokoll)
Healing, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Art therapy, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Music therapy, Qi Gong, Reiki, Systematic review, Taiji, Tanztherapie, Therapeutic touch, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Japanese medicine, Yoga
431 Hou, P.W.; Fu, P.K.; Hsu, H.C.; Hsieh, C.L.
Traditional Chinese medicine in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
J Tradit Complement Med, 2015, 5(4), 182-196
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
432 Lee, S.H.; Niu, T.; Yang, X.; Li, H.; Zhu, Q.; Niu, X.
A quantitative investigation of pulse and tongue features in post-stroke depressive patients and healthy volunteers
An observational pilot study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2015, 22(5), 292-297
Depression, Diagnostics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Pulsdiagnostik, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zungendiagnostik
433 Hummelsberger, J.; Friedl, F.; Gaus, W.; Kohnen, R.; Heuberger, H.; Seidenberger, R.; Aidelsburger, P.; Bauer, R.; Heubl, G.
Traditionelle chinesische Arzneitherapie bei Patienten mit chronischer Rhinosinusitis
Eine Therapiebeobachtung mit Berücksichtigung der Arzneimittelherkunft
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2015, 22(5), 312-319
Arzneimittelqualität, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Sinusitis, Non-randomized trial, Pharmaceutics, Cold, Traditional Chinese medicine
434 Shi, L.; Xie, Y.; Liao, X.; Chai, Y.; Luo, Y.
Shenmai injection as an adjuvant treatment for chronic cor pumonale heart failure
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2015, 15(1), 418; (1-11)
Applikationsform, Chinese medicinal herbs, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Injektion, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Shenmai
435 Chang, C.C.; Chen, T.L.; Elley Chiu, H.; Hu, C.J.; Yeh, C.C.; Tsai, C.C.; Lane, H.L.; Sun, M.F.; Sung, F.C.; Liao, C.C.; Lin, J.G.; Shih, C.C.
Outcomes after stroke in patients receiving adjuvant therapy with traditional Chinese medicine
A nationwide matched interventional cohort study
J Ethnopharmacol, 2016, 177, 46-52
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Retrospective design, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
436 Gerards, M.C.; Terlou, R.J.; Yu, H.; Koks, C.H.W.; Gerdes, V.E.A.
Traditional Chinese lipid-lowering agent red yeast rice results in significant LDL reduction but safety is uncertain
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Atherosclerosis, 2015, 240, 415-423
Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, red yeast rice, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
437 Jia, Y.; Leung, S.W.
Comparative efficacy of Tongxinluo capsule and beta-blockers in treating angina pectoris
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(11), 686-699
Angina pectoris, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Tongxinluo, Traditional Chinese medicine
438 Huang, S.M.; Tseng, L.M.; Chien, L.Y.; Tai, C.J.; Chen, P.H.; Hung, C.T.; Hsiung, Y.
Effects of non-sporting and sporting qigong on frailty and quality of life among breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy
Eur J Oncol Nurs, 2016, 21, 257-265
Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-randomized trial, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine, Frailty-Syndrom
439 Kim, K.-I.; Shin, S.; Lee, N.; Lee, B.-J.; Lee, J.; Lee, H.
A traditional herbal medication, Maekmoondongtang, for cough
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Ethnopharmacol, 2016, 178, 144-154
Respiratory diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cough, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Japanese medicine, Traditional Korean Medicine, Maekmoondong-tang
440 Zhongxing, S.; Guilan, L.; Jia, C.; Guangqin, Z.; Xiaoping, T.; Xianfeng, Z.; Dongyun, Y.
Therapeutic effects of traditional Chinese medicine in patients with symptomatic cervical ectopy
Complement Ther Med, 2015, 23(6), 816-820
Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Uterus, Badushengjigao
441 Wang, L.; Pan, S.
Adjuvant treatment with crude rhubarb for patients with acute organophosphorus pesticide poisoning
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Complement Ther Med, 2015, 23(6), 794-801
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Pesticides, Phytomedicine, Rheum, Toxicology, Traditional Chinese medicine, Environmental medicine
442 Xiong, X.; Wang, P.; Li, S.
Meta-analysis of the effectiveness of traditional Chinese herbal formula Zhen Wu decoction for the treatment of hypertension
BMJ Open, 2015, 5, e007291; (1-11)
High blood pressure, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zhen Wu
443 Hsu, W.H.; Hsu, .W.; Lin, Z.R.; Fan, C.H.
Effects of circuit exercise and Tai Chi on body composition in middle-aged and older women
Geriatr Gerontol Int, 2015, 15(3), 282-288
Exercise therapy, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Frailty-Syndrom
444 Wei, Y.; Ma, L.-X.; Yin, S.-J.; An, J.; Wei, Q.; Yang, J.-X.
Huangqi Jianzhong Tang for treatment of chronic gastritis
A systematic review of randomized clinical trials
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 878164, (1-11)
Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Gastric mucosal inflammation, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Huangqi Jianzhong Tang
445 Zhang, W.; Wang, S.; Zhang, R.; Zhang, Y.; Li, X.; Lin, Y.; Wei, X.
Evidence of Chinese herbal medicine Duhuo Jisheng decoction for knee osteoarthritis
A systematic review of randomised clinical trials
BMJ Open, 2016, 6, e008973; (1-12)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Duhuojisheng Tang, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
446 Wang, A.-l.; Chen, Z.; Luo, J.; Shang, Q.-h.; Xu, H.
Systematic review on randomized controlled trials of coronary heart disease complicated with depression treated with Chinese medicine
Chin J Integr Med, 2016, 22(1), 56-66
Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
447 Lee, J.-W.; Kim, W.; Min, B.-I.; Baek, S.K.; Cho, S.-H.
Traditional herbal medicine as and adjuvant treatment for non-small-cell lung cancer
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Eur J Integr Med, 2015, 7(6), 577-585
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
448 Chen, P.-H.; Huang, S.; Tai, C.-J.; Chien, L.-Y.; Chen, Y.-H.
Meditative qigong relieved symptom severity and interference among patients with breast carcinoma receiving chemotherapy
Eur J Integr Med, 2015, 7(6), 617-622
Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-randomized trial, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine
449 Lee, H.; Choi, T.-Y.; Myung, C.-S.; Lee, M.S.
Herbal medicine Shaofu Zhuyu decoction for primary dysmenorrhea
A systematic review protocol
Syst Rev, 2016, 5, 9; (1-7) (Studienprotokoll)
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Shaofu Zhuyu
450 Chen, X.; Deng, L.; Jiang, X.; Wu, T.
Chinese herbal medicine for oesophageal cancer
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2016, 1(CD004520), 1-91
Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Esophageal cancer, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
451 Wang, F.; Eun-Kyoung Lee, O.; Feng, F.; Vitiello, M.V.; Wang, W.; Benson, H.; Fricchione, G.L.; Denninger, J.W.
The effect of meditative movement on sleep quality
A systematic review
Sleep Med Rev, 2015, 30, 43-52
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga
452 Lee, H.; Choi, T.-Y.; Myung, C.-S.; Lee, J.A.; Lee, M.S.
Herbal medicine (Shaofu Zhuyu decoction) for treating primary dysmenorrhea
A systematic review of randomized clinical trials
Maturitas, 2016, 86, 64-73
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Shaofu Zhuyu
453 Zhao, X.; Zhen, Z.; Guo, J.; Zhao, T.; Ye, R.; Guo, Y.; Chen, H.; Lian, F.; Tong, X.
Assessment of the reporting quality of placebo-controlled randomized trials on the treatment of type 2 diabetes with Traditional Chinese Medicine in mainland China
A PRISMA-compliant systematic review
Medicine, 2016, 95(3), e2522; (1-9)
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Methodology, Journalism, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine
454 Li, G.; Cai, L.; Jiang, H.; Dong, S.; Fan, T.; Liu, W.; Xie, L.; Mao, B.
Compound formulas of traditional Chinese medicine for the common cold
Systematic review of randomized, placebo-controlled trials
Altern Ther Health Med, 2015, 21(6), 48-57
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
455 Gong, P.; Lu, Z.; Xing, J.; Wang, N.; Zhang, Y.
Traditional Chinese medicine Xuebijing treatment is associated with decreased mortality risk of patients with moderate paraquat poisoning
PLoS ONE, 2015, 10(4), e0123504
Angelica, Angelica sinensis, safflower, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Paeonia, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Toxicology, Traditional Chinese medicine, Xuebijing, Chuanxiong Chadiao
456 Rosso, A. del; Maddali-Bongi, S.
Mind body therapies in rehabilitation of patients with rheumatic diseases
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 22, 80-86
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Qi Gong, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga, Pilates
457 Yang, Y.; Qiu, W.Y.; Hao, Y.L.; Lv, Z.Y.; Jiao, S.J.; Teng, J.F.
The efficacy of traditional Chinese medical exercise for Parkinson's disease
A systematic review and meta-analysis
PLoS ONE, 2015, 10(4), e0122469; (1-13)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Qi Gong, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
458 Hartley, L.; Lee, M.S.; Kwong, J.S.; Flowers, N.; Todkill, D.; Ernst, E.; Rees, K.
Qigong for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2015, 6(CD010390), 1-44
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Qi Gong, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
459 Flower, A.; Wang, L.Q.; Lewith, G.; Liu, J.P.; Li, Q.
Chinese herbal medicine for treating recurrent urinary tract infections in women
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2015, 6(CD010446), 1-50
Gynaecology, Urinary tract, Urinary tract infection, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
460 Wang, S.; Zhang, J.; Guo, M.; Lian, X.; Sun, M.; Guo, L.
The efficacy of Shen Shuaining capsule on chronic kidney disease
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 7515413, (1-11)
Urinary tract, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Renal insufficiency, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
461 Liang, X.; Zhou, M.; Ge, X.Y.; Li, C.B.; Fang, S.P.; Tang, L.; Shao, D.H.; Xu, G.
Efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine on sepsis
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Int J Clin Exp Med, 2015, 8(11), 20024-20034
Sepsis, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
462 Guo, W.; Lu, X.; Wang, D.; Chen, T.
Effect of combination of Chinese herbal medicine versus Western medicine on mortality in patients after cardiopulmonary resuscitation
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled triald
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 3506757, (1-10)
Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
463 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
464 Liu, X.T.; Ren, P.W.; Peng, L.; Kang, D.Y.; Zhang, T.L.; Wen, S.; Hong, Q.; Yang, W.J.
Effectiveness and safety of ShenXiong glucose injection for acute ischemic stroke
A systematic review and GRADE approach
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 16(1), 68; (1-13)
Applikationsform, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Injektion, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, ShenXiong glucose
465 Chen, M.h.; May, B.H.; Zhou, I.W.; Zhang, A.L.; Xue, C.C.
Integrative medicine for relief of nausea and vomiting in the treatment of colorectal cancer using oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Phytother Res, 2016, 30(5), 741-753
Bowel cancer, Vomiting, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
466 Jung, Y.; Jerng, U.; Lee, S.
A systematic review of anticancer effects of Radix Astragali
Chin J Integr Med, 2016, 22(3), 225-236
Astragalus, Basic Research, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
467 Li, J.H.; Wang, R.Q.; Guo, W.J.; Li, J.S.
Efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of influenza A (H1N1)
A meta-analysis
J Chin Med Assoc, 2016, 79(5), 281-291
H1N1, Chinese medicinal herbs, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
468 Wang, X.-Q.; Pi, Y.-L.; Chen, P.-J.; Liu, Y.; Wang, R.; Li, X.; Chen, B.-L.; Zhu, Y.; Yang, Y.-J.; Niu, Z.-B.
Traditional Chinese exercise for cardiovascular diseases
Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
J Am Heart Assoc, 2016, 5, e002562; (1-18)
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Qi Gong, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Baduanjin
469 Jiang, H.; Qin, Y.; Liu, T.; Zhang, L.; Wang, M.; Qin, B.; Jiang, W.; Liao, W.; Pan, W.
Nao-Xue-Shu oral liquid protects and improves secondary brain insults of hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 9121843, (1-6)
Blood/Lymphatic system, Haemorrhage, Chinese medicinal herbs, Brain injury, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Prevention, Traditional Chinese medicine, Nao-Xue-Shu
470 Ng, J.W.; Cho, W.C.; Sze, D.M.Y.
The use of medicinal mushroom or herb as effective immunomodulatory agent
Herb Med, 2016, 2(1), 9; (1-13)
Astragalus, Astragalus membranaceus, Cordyceps, Cordyceps sinensis, Coriolus versicolor, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Ganoderma, Ganoderma lucidum, Chinese medicinal herbs, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mycotherapy, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
471 Chen, T.; Zhan, L.; Fan, Z.; Bai, L.; Song, Y.; Lu, X.
Efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine as an adjunctive therapy on in-hospital mortality in patients with acute kidney injury
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 7592705, (1-10)
Urinary tract, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Renal insufficiency, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
472 Xiong, X.; Wang, P.; Li, S.; Zhang, Y.; Li, X.
Effect of Baduanjin exercise for hypertension
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Maturitas, 2015, 80(4), 370-378
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Baduanjin
473 Rodríguez-Mansilla, J.; González-Sánchez, B.; De Toro García, A.; Valero-Donoso, E.; Garrido-Ardila, E.M.; Jiménez-Palomares, M.; González López-Arza, M.V.
Effectiveness of dry needling on reducing pain intensity in patients with myofascial pain syndrome
A meta-analysis
J Trad Chin Med, 2016, 36(1), 1-13
Acupressure, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Traditional Chinese medicine
474 Sun, X.; Zhang, X.; Nian, J.-Y.; Guo, J.; Yin, Y.; Zhang, G.-L.; Yu, M.-W.; Zhang, Y.; Wang, X.-M.; Yang, G.-W.; Yang, L.; Cheng, P.-Y.; Li, J.-P.
Chinese herbal medicine as adjunctive therapy to chemotherapy for breast cancer
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 3281968, (1-19)
Breast cancer, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
475 Feng, Z.; Xu, J.; He, G.; Cao, M.; Duan, L.; Chen, L.; Wu, Z.
The efficacy and safety of the combination of total glucosides of peony and leflunomide for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 9852793, (1-8)
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Paeonia, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
476 Klein, P.J.; Schneider, R.; Rhoads, C.J.
Qigong in cancer care
A systematic review and construct analysis of effective Qigong therapy
Support Care Cancer, 2016, 24(7), 3209-3222
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Qi Gong, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
477 Zhang, Y.; Li, K.-s.; Liu, H.-w.; Fu, C.-h.; Chen, S.; Tan, Z.-j.; Ren, Y.
Acupuncture treatment modulates the resting-state functional connectivity of brain regions in migraine patients without aura
Chin J Integr Med, 2016, 22(4), 293-301
Chemistry, FMRI, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Physical Chemistry, Traditional Chinese medicine
478 Che, Y.-w.; Yao, K.-y.; Xi, Y.-p.; Chen, Z.-j.; Li, Y.-l.; Yu, N.; Zhai, S.-q.
Wendan decoction for treatment of schizophrenia
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Chin J Integr Med, 2016, 22(4), 302-310
Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Schizophrenia, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Wen-Dan-Tang
479 Chuang, S.F.; Liao, C.C.; Yeh, C.C.; Lin, J.G.; Lane, H.L.; Tsai, C.C.; Chen, T.L.; Chen, T.; Shih, C.C.
Reduced risk of stroke in patients with cardiac arrhythmia receiving traditional Chinese medicine
A nationwide matched retrospective cohort study
Complement Ther Med, 2016, 25, 34-38
Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Prevention, Retrospective design, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
480 Tang, W.R.; Yang, S.H.; Yu, C.T.; Wang, C.C.; Huang, S.T.; Huang, T.H.; Chiang, M.C.; Chang, Y.C.
Long-term effectiveness of combined treatment with traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine on the prognosis of patients with lung cancer
J Altern Complement Med, 2016, 22(3), 212-222
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
481 Zhang, C.S.; Yang, L.; Zhang, A.L.; May, B.H.; Yu, J.J.; Guo, X.; Lu, C.; Xue, C.C.
Is oral Chinese herbal medicine beneficial for psoriasis vulgaris?
A meta-analysis of comparisons with acitretin
J Altern Complement Med, 2016, 22(3), 174-188
Skin diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Psoriasis vulgaris, Traditional Chinese medicine
482 Varghese, R.; Hui-Chan, C.W.; Bhatt, T.
Effects of Tai Chi on a functional arm reaching task in older adults
A cross-sectional study
J Aging Phys Act, 2015, 23(3), 361-368
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
483 Qu, F.; Wu, Y.; Hu, X.-Y.; Barry, J.A.; Zhou, J.; Wang, F.-F.; Ye, Y.-H.; Zhang, R.; Han, S.-P.; Han, J.-S.; Li, R.; Taw, M.B.; Hardiman, P.J.; Robinson, N.
The effects of acupuncture on polycystic ovary syndrome
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Eur J Integr Med, 2016, 8(1), 12-18
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
484 Cao, S.; Zhao, W.; Bu, H.; Zhao, Y.; Yu, C.
Ligustrazine for the treatment of unstable angina
A meta-analysis of 16 randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 8617062, (1-11)
Ear-nose-throat disorders, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Quinsy, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chuanxiong Chadiao
485 Liu, X.-Y.; Gao, J.; Yin, B.-X.; Yang, X.-Y.; Bai, D.-X.
Efficacy of Ba Duan Jin in improving balance
A study in Chinese community-dwelling older adults
J Gerontol Nurs, 2016, 42(5), 38-46
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Frailty-Syndrom, Baduanjin
486 Wang, P.; Xiong, X.; Li, S.
Efficacy and safety of a traditional Chinese herbal formula Xuefu Zhuyu decoction for hypertension
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Medicine, 2015, 94(42), e1850; (1-18)
High blood pressure, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Xuefu Zhuyu
487 Kong, L.J.; Lauche, R.; Klose, P.; Bu, J.H.; Yang, X.C.; Guo, C.Q.; Dobos, G.; Cheng, Y.W.
Tai Chi for chronic pain conditions
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Sci Reports, 2016, 6, 25325; (1-9)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Pain, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
488 Zhu, L.; Li, L.; Li, Y.; Wang, J.; Wang, Q.
Chinese herbal medicine as an adjunctive therapy for breast cancer
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 9469276, (1-17)
Breast cancer, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
489 Song, T.; Hou, X.; Yu, X.; Wang, Z.; Wang, R.; Li, Y.; Hu, D.; Wang, X.; Xiao, Z.; Sui, Y.; Zhu, C.; Wang, J.
Adjuvant treatment with Yupingfeng formula for recurrent respiratory tract infections in children
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Phytother Res, 2016, 30(7), 1095-1103
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Pediatrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yupingfeng
490 Chen, H.; Shen, Z.; Chen, J.; Zhang, H.; Chen, X.
Chinese herbal medicine for Aspirin resistance
A systematic review and meta-analysis
PLoS ONE, 2016, 11(5), e0154897; (1-24)
Blood/Lymphatic system, Blood coagulation, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
491 Zhao, K.; Tian, J.F.; Zhao, C.; Yuan, F.; Gao, Z.Y.; Li, L.Z.; Liu, H.X.; Wang, X.; Ge, C.J.; Lu, S.Z.
Effectiveness of integrative medicine therapy on coronary artery disease prognosis
A real-world study
Chin J Integr Med, 2019, 25(1), 9-15
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
492 Chang, Y.-T.; Huang, C.-F.; Chang, J.-H.
The effect of Tai Chi Chuan on obstacle crossing strategy in older adults
Res Sports Med, 2015, 23(3), 315-329
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
493 Chen, B.-L.; Guo, J.-B.; Liu, M.-S.; Li, X.; Zou, J.; Chen, X.; Zhang, L.-L.; Yue, Y.-S.; Wang, X.-Q.
Effect of traditional Chinese exercise on gait and balance for stroke
A systematic review and meta-analysis
PLoS ONE, 2015, 10(8), e0135932; (1-14)
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Qi Gong, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Baduanjin
494 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
495 Thirthalli, J.; Zhou, L.; Kumar, K.; Gao, J.; Vaid, H.; Liu, H.; Hankey, A.; Wang, G.; Gangadhar, B.N.; Nie, J.-B.; Nichter, M.
Traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine approaches to mental health care and psychological wellbeing in India and China
Lancet Psychiatry, 2016, 3(7), 660-672
Ayurveda, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Systems comparison, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine
496 Chen, B.; Zhan, H.; Marszalek, J.; Chung, M.; Lin, X.; Zhang, M.; Pang, J.; Wang, C.
Traditional Chinese medications for knee osteoarthritis pain
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Am J Chin Med, 2016, 44(4), 677-703
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
497 Wang, Y.T.; Li, Z.; Yang, Y.; Zhong, Y.; Lee, S.Y.; Chen, S.; Chen, Y.P.
Effects of wheelchair Tai Chi on physical and mental health among elderly with disability
Res Sports Med, 2016, 24(3), 157-170
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
498 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
499 Chen, Y.J.; Chen, Y.Y.; Wu, C.Y.; Chi, C.C.
Oral Chinese herbal medicine in combination with phototherapy for vitiligo
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Complement Ther Med, 2016, 26, 21-27
Skin diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vitiligo
500 Ċwiękala-Lewis, K.J.; Gallek, M.; Taylor-Piliae, R.E.
The effects of Tai Chi on physical function and well-being among persons with Parkinson's disease
A systematic review
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2017, 21(2), 414-421
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine