Placebo-controlled trials of Chinese Herbal Medicine and conventional medicine: Comparative

study (Aijing Shang et al.)

Appendix 1 – List of included trials of Chinese herbal medicine

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(2) Bei SY. [Chinese]. Zhong Yi Za Zhi 1984; 25(8):43-44.

(3) Bensoussan A, Talley NJ, Hing M, Menzies R, Guo A, Ngu M. Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome With [Chinese] Herbal Medicine: A Randomized Controlled Trial. JAMA 1998; 280(18):1585-1589.

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(5) Cai BQ. [Chinese]. Yi Xue Yan Jiu Tong Xun 2002; 31(4):14-18.

(6) Cai YD. [Chinese]. Jiangsu Zhong Yi 1995; 16(8):44-45.

(7) Cao XP. [Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1999; 19(10):619.

(8) Chen HK. [Chinese]. Zhong Cheng Yao 1996; 18(12):21-22.

(9) Chen K. [Chinese]. Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1986; 6(2):87-89.

(10) Chen KT, Su CH, Hsin LH, Su YC, Su YP, Lin JG. Reducing fatigue of athletes following oral administration of Huangqi Jianzhong Tang. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2002; 23(8):757-761.

(11) Chen WF. [Chinese]. Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1991; 11(2):100-101.

(12) Chen WW. [Chinese]. Zhong Yao Xin Yao Yu Lin Chuang Yao Li 1999; 10(5):268-271.

(13) Chen Z. [Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1994; 14(2):83-85.

(14) Chen ZS. Clinical Study in Treating Intractable Ulcerative Colitis with Traditional [Chinese] Medicine. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1994; 14(7):400-402.

(15) Cheng WL. Effect of Huoxue Tablet on the Rheology of erythrocyte in Primary Hypertension. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1997; 17(12):718-720.

(16) Cui KL. Effective study of Dachengqi decoction on multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Ji Jiu Za Zhi 2003; 10(1):12-15.

(17) Davis SR, Briganti eM, Chen RQ, Dalais FS, Bailey M, Burger HG. The effects of [Chinese] medicinal herbs on postmenopausal vasomotor symptoms of Australian women. A randomised controlled trial. MJA 2001; 174(2):68-71.

(18) Deng Y. [Chinese]. Beijing Zhong Yi Yao Da Xue Xue Bao 2000; 23(3):59-61.

(19) Deng YZ. [Chinese]. Guangzhou Zhong Yi Yao Da Xue Xue Bao 1998; 15(3):180-183.

(20) Dong QT. [Chinese]. Shanxi Zhong Yi 1998; 14(1):21-22.

(21) Drew S, Davies E. Effectiveness of Ginkgo biloba in treating tinnitus: double blind, placebo controlled trial. BMJ 2001; 322(7278):1-5.

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(23) Gao J. [Chinese]. Zhong CaoYao 2002; 33(9):831-832.

(24) Guo QH. [Chinese]. Zhong Yi Za Zhi 1987; 28(6):35-37.

(25) Guo Y. [Chinese]. He Bei Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1998; 7(10):1598.

(26) Han HY. [Chinese]. Shizhen Guo Yao Yan Jiu 1995; 6(2):7-8.

(27) Han JQ. Clinical Study of Combined Herbal Medicine with Move Stripe Field Radiation in Treating Primary Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1997; 17(8):465-466.

(28) Hirata JD, Swiersz LM, Zell B, Small R, Ettinger B. Does dong quai have estrogenic effects in postmenopausal women? A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Feritility and Sterility 1997; 68(6):981-986.

(29) Hsieh KH. Evaluation of efficacy of traditional [Chinese] medicines in the treatment of childhood bronchial asthma: clinical trial, immunological tests and animal study. Pediatr Allergy Immunol 1996; 7(3):130-140.

(30) Hu GR, Walls RS, Bass D, Bullock R, Grayson D, Jones M et al. The [Chinese] herbal formulation Biminne in management of perennial allergic rhinitis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 12-week clinical trial. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 2002; 88(5):478-487.

(31) Hu YB. [Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1988; 8(10):599-600.

(32) Huang ZH. [Chinese]. Liaoning Zhong Yi Za Zhi 1996; 23(6):260-261.

(33) Huang Q. [Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 2002; 22(10):780-781.

(34) Huang YS. [Chinese]. Zhong Yao Xin Yao Yu Lin Chuang Yao Li 2000; 11(5):261-265.

(35) Huang YS. Clinical Study of Yangxinkang on congestive heart failure. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Jie Jiu Za Zhi 2000; 7(2):71-74.

(36) Jiang HS. [Chinese]. Beijing Zhong Yi Yao Da Xue Xue Bao 1995; 18(6):49-50.

(37) Jiang HS. [Chinese]. Zhong Yi Za Zhi 1996; 37(2):98-99.

(38) Jiang S. [Chinese]. Xian Dai Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 2003; 12(2):130-132.

(39) Jiang ZM. [Chinese]. Shandong Zhong Yi Yao Da Xue Xue Bao 2001; 25(4):276-277.

(40) Jung YB, Roh KJ, Jung JA, Jung K, Yoo H, Cho YB et al. Effect of SKI 306X, a New Herbal Anti-Arthitic Agent, in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee: a Double-Blind Placebo Controlled Study. American Journal of [Chinese] Medicine 2001; 29(3-4):485-491.

(41) Keating A, Chez RA. Ginger syrup as an antiemetic in early pregnancy. Alternative Therapies 2002; 8(5):89-91.

(42) Kessels AGH, Cardynaals RLLM, Borger RLL, Go MJTH, Lambers JCCA, Knottnerus JA et al. The effectiveness of the hair-restorer "Dabao" in males with alopecia androgenetica. A clinical experiment. J Clin Epidemiol 1991; 44(4/5):439-447.

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(45) Li DY. [Chinese]. Zhongguo Yi Yao Xue Bao 1998; 13(6):27-30.

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(47) Li HC. [Chinese]. Zhong Yi Za Zhi 2000; 41(2):87-89.

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(49) Li JB. [Chinese]. Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1987; 7(3):151-153.

(50) Li JY. [Chinese]. Tianjin Yao Xue 2001; 13(2):39-40.

(51) Li MH. Effects of Ginkgo Leave Concentrated Oral Liquor in Treating Asthma. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1997; 17(4):216-218.

(52) Li ST. [Chinese]. Chengdu Zhong Yi Yao Da Xue Xue Bao 2002; 25(4):16-18.

(53) Liang L. [Chinese]. Xin Zhong Yi 2001; 33(4):31-32.

(54) Liao JZ, Chen JJ, Wu ZM, Guo WQ, Zhao LY, Qin LM et al. Clinical and experimental studies of coronary heart disease treated with YI-QI HUO-XUE injection. Journal of Traditional [Chinese] Medicine 1989; 9(3):193-198.

(55) Lin HS. Clinical and Experimental Studies on Treatment of Arrest of Bone Marrow Caused by Chemotherapy with Herbal Medicine "Yi Xie Ling". Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Wai Ke Za Zhi 1995; 1(5):260-265.

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(57) Lin PZ. [Chinese]. zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao 1998; 20(6):413-418.

(58) Lin SQ. [Chinese]. Sichuan Zhong Yi 2002; 20(5):57-58.

(59) Lin ZX. [Chinese]. Shanghai Zhong Yi Xue Yuon Shanghai Shi Zhong Yi Yao Yan Jin Yuan Xue Bao 1992; 6(1):14-16.

(60) Liu JH. Clinical and experimental studies on the intervenient effect of Tiangu granule on deafness caused by the Aminoglycoside Antibiotics. Zhongguo Zhong Yi Yao Ke Ji 2002; 9(3):131-132.

(61) Liu WL. [Chinese]. Zhong Yi Za Zhi 1987; 28(5):42-44.

(62) Liu ZJ. Preliminary Clinical Observation on Treatment of Chronic Rhinitis with Rhinitis Spray. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 2000; 20(5):330-331.

(63) Luo HC. Therapeutic Effect of Shuxuening Combining Neuroleptics for the Treatment of Chronic Schizophrenia - A Double Blind Study. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1997; 17(3):139-141.

(64) Luo S. A clinical study of Yangxueqingnaokeli in preventive treatment of migraine. Zhonghua Shen Jing Ke Za Zhi 2001; 34(5):291-294.

(65) Luo SP. [Chinese]. Xin Zhong Yi 1996; 8:46-48.

(66) Luo YK. [Chinese]. Zhongguo Yi Yao Xue Bao 1990; 5(2):23-25.

(67) Ma BS. [Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1986; 6(3):139-141.

3 (68) Ma YX. [Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1989; 9(6):335-337.

(69) Min XZ. [Chinese]. Zhong Yi Zheng Gu 2001; 13(11):13-14.

(70) Mo TW. [Chinese]. Zhong Yi Za Zhi 1998; 39(11):672-673.

(71) Ning X. [Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1988; 8(7):409.

(72) Pan MQ. Clinical and Experimental Studies of Aifukang on Reducing Toxic Reaction of Chemotherapy. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Wai Ke Za Zhi 1999; 5(4):226-230.

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(74) Qiu MH. [Chinese]. Zhonghua Shi Yong Zhong Xi Yi Za Zhi 2001; 1(14):1139-1140.

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(77) Shebek J, Rindone JP. A Pilot Study Exploring The Effect of Kudzu Root on the Drinking Habits of Patients with Chronic Alcoholism. The Journal of the Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2000; 6(1):45-48.

(78) Sheng P. [Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Wai Ke Za Zhi 1999; 5(6):360-361.

(79) Song WY. A Clinical Observation on Mixture Portulacae Co.in Decreasing the Recurrence Rate of Condyloma Acuminata. Guangzhou Zhong Yi Yao Da Xue Xue Bao 1999; 16(2):105- 107.

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(81) Su J. [Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1995; 15(11):681-682.

(82) Sun F. Clinical Effects of Seven-Gem Cinnabar on Promoting Intestinal Tract Function Recovery after Cesarean Section. Zhong Cheng Yao 2001; 23(7):540-541.

(83) Sun ZJ. Observation on curative effects of houttuynia cordata injection given by alveolar lavage in treating 20 patients bronchiectasis complicating infection. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Ji Jiu Za Zhi 1999; 6(11):514-515.

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(85) Tang ZM. Therapy of Cantharides Extract for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis and Its Effect on Total IgE in Serum. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1995; 15(6):334-336.

(86) Tatsuta M, Iishi H. Effect of treatment with Liu-Jun-Zi-Tang (TJ-43) on gastric emptying and gastrointestinal symptoms in dyspeptic patients. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 1993; 7(4):459-462.

(87) Tong SY. [Chinese]. Zhong Yi Za Zhi 1985; 26(4):29-32.

(88) Wang AM. Treatment of psoriasis vulgaris with lacquer made of camptotheca acuminata nuts. Linchuang Pi Fu Ke Za Zhi 1998; 27(4):243-244.

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(90) Wang DZ. Clinical and Experimental Studies on Treatment of Menopausal Syndrome with Geng Nian Shu. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1994; 14(7):396-399.

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(121) Yu RC. Studies of Guben Quyu No 1 Combined with Chemotherapy in Treating Cancer. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1994; 14(7):392-395.

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(124) Zeng SP. Results of phase III clinical trial of Zeng Sheng-ping in the treatment of patients with esophageal epithelial hyperplasia. Zhonghua Zhongliu Za Zhi 2000; 22(6):510-512.

(125) Zhang BL. Clinical Randomized Double-Blinded Study on Treatment of Vascular Dementia by Jiannao Yizhi Granule. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 2002; 22(8):577-579.

(126) Zhang F, Zhang ZF, Shen Q, Ni LQ. Clinical Observation of "Zaocys Hydrolytic Liquid" in 120 Cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Shanghai Zhong Yi Yao Da Xue Xue Bao 2001; 15(2):22-24.

(127) Zhang FR. Treatment of active psoriasis vulgaris with Tripterygium wilfordii- double blind controlled trial. Lin Chuang Pi Fu Ke Za Zhi 1999; 28(1):32-33.

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