52 citations
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review suggests that Chinese herbal medicine may help reduce side effects of chemotherapy in breast cancer patients, but a lack of high-quality trials limits confidence in this finding.
37 citations
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January 2010 in “Internal Medicine” This case report highlights a 53-year-old woman who developed acute hepatitis after taking shou-wu-pian for eight months, suggesting that Chinese herbal preparations can sometimes cause liver damage.
15 citations
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March 2021 in “Rheumatology and Immunology Research” The CSTAR registry, the largest in China for SLE, reports more than 25,000 patients registered since 2009, detailing demographics, clinical characteristics, and providing data for future studies.
10 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this study, participants with psoriasis vulgaris and chronic urticaria chose Chinese herbal medicine due to beliefs about its safety and effectiveness in preventing relapse, although convenience and clinical evidence remain important considerations.
9 citations
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April 2021 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” This study found that Guilu Erxian Glue significantly alleviates various doxorubicin-induced side effects in mice, enhancing exercise capacity and reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.