ReviewCurrent allergy and asthma reports2020
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Allergic Diseases.
Review in Current allergy and asthma reports, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 63 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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63 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 114 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine on nasal itching in children with allergic rhinitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2023Pooled it
- Clinical Efficacy of Sanfeng Tongqiao Diwan in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Disease markers · 2022Trial
- Traditional Chinese medicine ingredients integrated microneedles: A promising strategy for transdermal treatment.Asian journal of pharmaceutical sciences · 2026Review
- Therapeutic Effects of Active Compounds fromACS omega · 2026Article
- International Evidence-Based Guidelines for Traditional Chinese Medicine Management of Allergic Rhinitis.Allergy · 2026Article
- Adjunctive Use of VGH4 for Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Pilot Trial.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Therapeutic potential of saponins for allergic rhinitis: Molecular mechanisms and clinical perspectives (Review).Molecular medicine reports · 2026Review
- A network pharmacology-based strategy to discover the molecular mechanism of correlation between the treatment of bronchial asthma with Wenyang Huayin decoction and autophagy.Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan · 2026Article
- The scientific basis of synergy in traditional Chinese medicine: physicochemical, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic perspectives.Chinese medicine · 2026Review
- Acupuncture for Persistent Asthma: Protocol for a Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial with Neuroimaging.Journal of asthma and allergy · 2026Article
- Review on biological active metabolites of Astragali radix and its mechanisms in treating allergic respiratory diseases.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Review
- Traditional Chinese medicine-related interventions for allergic conjunctivitis and vernal keratoconjunctivitis: clinical evidence, mechanistic hypotheses, and ocular surface safety considerations.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- Exploring the Efficacy and Mechanism of Astragalus Polysaccharide in Treating Allergic Asthma through Network Pharmacology, Bioinformatics, and Experimental Verification.Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening · 2026Article
- The Role of Traditional Chinese Medicine in COVID-19 Treatment: Integrating Ancient Wisdom with Modern Medicine.Current medicinal chemistry · 2026Review
- Traditional Chinese Medicine for Allergic Rhinitis: Mechanisms, Evidence, and Gut-Immune Axis Targets.Journal of asthma and allergy · 2026Review
- Icariin-mediated structural stabilization of TNF-α triggers a pro-regenerative signaling switch for endothelial recovery after myocardial infarction.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Article
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- Correlation between the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines and the constitutions of traditional Chinese medicine.Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2025Article
- Oral Administration of Trichosanthes Kirilowii Fruit Extract Ameliorates Airway Inflammation and Suppresses Th2 Cell Activities in Ovalbumin-Sensitized Mice.The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences · 2025Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewThis paper purports to review recent relevant publications on the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in treating allergic diseases, to illustrate the pertinent mechanisms of action of TCM, and to explore the possible role of TCM in the management of allergic diseases in the foreseeable future. As TCM embodies multiple treatment modalities, only the most popular two, namely CHM (Chinese herbal medicine) and acupuncture, were discussed. Publications, especially reviews involving randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the use of TCM on allergic diseases, published up to June 2019 were reviewed and analyzed. Papers reporting the mechanisms of action of TCM in allergic diseases were also included. Other publications in Chinese were also discussed. RECENT
findingsA startling escalation in the incidence of allergic diseases in the last several decades has posed tremendous social and financial burdens on the community. Failing to locate a cure for these chronic diseases, patients have resorted to using alternative medications of which traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a popular one. Thus CHM has been extensively employed for treating allergic diseases. Some investigations have been conducted to ascertain the therapeutic efficacy of CHM for allergic diseases. Although CHM has been widely deployed for treating allergic diseases, it appears from the published data that there is a dearth of conclusive evidence to establish the effectiveness of CHM for allergic diseases. It is recommended that more large- scale RCTs with prolonged durations be carried out to corroborate the efficacy of CHM for allergic diseases. On the other hand, there is ample evidence indicating that acupuncture is useful when administered alone in allergic rhinitis and asthma or when applied as an adjunct to conventional western therapy. Evidence of its utility in atopic eczema and urticaria is not definitive. It is recommended that acupuncture be integrated into the therapy of allergic rhinitis and asthma, and that CHM be used as an adjunct in the treatment of allergic diseases on an individual basis.
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