Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Evidence-Based TAM Classic Herbal Formula: From Myth to Science


Publishing date
06 May 2016
Status
Published
Submission deadline
18 Dec 2015

Lead Editor

1China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China

2University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, USA

3University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy

4University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA

5San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Roma, Italy


Evidence-Based TAM Classic Herbal Formula: From Myth to Science

Description

Traditional Asian medicine (TAM)—a system of ancient medical practice including traditional Chinese medicine, Kampo, traditional Korean medicine, and Ayurveda—is widely used in Asian countries and is gaining popularity in western countries. TAM classic herbal formula, one of the important therapeutic modalities of TAM, has both unique theories and rich experience in the past 2000 years. From the past to the present, it has made countless contribution to well-being and public illness (cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, etc.).

However, quite a number of classic herbal formulas are still recognized as a “mystery” to the science world. Currently, more and more evidences showing the efficacy from clinic provide us further understanding of the biological functions and potential mechanisms of TAM formula, for example, maxingshigan-yinqiaosan for H1N1 influenza virus. Additionally, due to the limitations of ‘more investments, less drugs’ challenge in drug discovery, and development, scientists have turned their attention to the natural herbal medicines. It is a current trend that TAM formula has provided new promising drugs and candidates recently. Accordingly, we hope that more evidence-based approaches on studying TAM classic herbal formula will be provided to lifting the mysterious veil.

Therefore, we encourage investigators to contribute original research articles as well as comprehensive review articles on TAM classic herbal formula. We are particularly interested in active ingredients extracted from TAM classic herbal formula with evidence-based practice through scientific experiments to assess their roles.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Randomized clinical trials about TAM classic herbal formula
  • Systematic review and/or meta-analysis about TAM classic herbal formula
  • In vivo or in vitro study to explore the mechanism of TAM classic herbal formula
  • Perspective or commentary article of TAM classic herbal formula

Articles

  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2017
  • - Article ID 9493076
  • - Editorial

Evidence-Based TAM Classic Herbal Formula: From Myth to Science

Xingjiang Xiong | Chun-Tao Che | ... | Giuseppe Caminiti
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2016
  • - Article ID 7503726
  • - Research Article

Antitumor Effect of Zhihuang Fuzheng Soft Capsules on Tumor-Bearing Mice

Yanyan Bao | Xin Pan | ... | Xiaolan Cui
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2016
  • - Article ID 1327251
  • - Review Article

Herbal Medicine for Hot Flushes Induced by Endocrine Therapy in Women with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Yuanqing Li | Xiaoshu Zhu | ... | Luke McPherson
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2016
  • - Article ID 1592731
  • - Research Article

Jiang Tang Xiao Ke Granule, a Classic Chinese Herbal Formula, Improves the Effect of Metformin on Lipid and Glucose Metabolism in Diabetic Mice

Yi Zhang | Hong An | ... | Si-Hua Gao
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2016
  • - Article ID 3532159
  • - Research Article

Effect of Catnip Charcoal on the In Vivo Pharmacokinetics of the Main Alkaloids of Rhizoma Coptidis

Yanfei He | Siyu Chen | ... | Cuiyan Liu
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2016
  • - Article ID 3281968
  • - Review Article

Chinese Herbal Medicine as Adjunctive Therapy to Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Xu Sun | Xing Zhang | ... | Jin-Ping Li
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2016
  • - Article ID 2696480
  • - Research Article

Effect of Yi Gong San Decoction on Iron Homeostasis in a Mouse Model of Acute Inflammation

Qin Zheng | Yu Guan | ... | Meihong Luo
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2016
  • - Article ID 4682786
  • - Research Article

Protective Effects of Sheng-Mai-San on Right Ventricular Dysfunction during Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia in Mice

Cheng-Zhi Chai | Wei-Lan Mo | ... | Bo-Yang Yu
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2016
  • - Article ID 6075679
  • - Review Article

The Role of Nigella sativa and Its Active Constituents in Learning and Memory

Mohamad Khairul Azali Sahak | Nurul Kabir | ... | Durriyyah Sharifah Hasan Adli
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2016
  • - Article ID 3159617
  • - Research Article

The Difference between the Two Representative Kampo Formulas for Treating Dysmenorrhea: An Observational Study

Tetsuhiro Yoshino | Kotoe Katayama | ... | Masaru Mimura
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