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Accidents in acupuncture treatment: History and current state
Ren Zhang
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2004, 2 (4): 306-313.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20040424
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Acupuncture is widely used as an alternative therapy with few side effects because of its simple manipulation and low cost. However, accidents may occur if the practitioner uses it improperly. Early in the Qin dynastuy, the Canon of Medicine mentioned that improper use of acupuncture could cause injury to the body and even death, and it systematically described the occurrence and prevention of acupuncture accidents. Physicians in the successive dynasties frequently reported it, and nealized that the manipulation skills were significantly important in preventing the occurrence of acupuncture accidents.Since the 1950s, acupuncture accidents had been effectively prevented because of the improving of acupuncture instruments, enhancing of the quality of the practitioners, popularizing of sterilization and disseminating of anatomic knowledge. Nevertherless, with the renovating of acupuncture techniques, new accidents may occur constantly. The prevention of acupuncture accidents still should be an arduors task for acupuncturists. Nowadays, acupuncture therapy is being used in more than 140 countries, and acupuncture accidents due to improper application are incrcasing. Prevention of acupuncture accidents has become a global issue deserving of great attention.

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Clinical and experimental studies on polyherbal formulations for diabetes: Current status and future prospective
Ahmad Ghorbani
Journal of Integrative Medicine    2014, 12 (4): 336-345.   DOI: 10.1016/S2095-4964(14)60031-5
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Diabetes is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the world. There is currently an active search for antidiabetic drugs with greater effectiveness with fewer and less adverse side effects. Although numerous individual herbs have been experimentally or clinically reported to possess antidiabetic effects, considerably less research has been conducted on polyherbal compounds. It is believed that herbal compounds containing multiple plant products have synergistic antidiabetic effects and could enhance the desired actions. Several polyherbal formulations have been studied as therapeutic agents in diabetes management. To describe the current state of research on polyherbal compounds in the treatment of diabetes, an extensive review of literature was undertaken on several major databases. This paper presents what is known about the efficacy of these polyherbal formulations and compare their antidiabetic effects with those of current oral hypoglycemic drugs as reference. The percent decrease in blood glucose, lipids and other biochemical parameters achieved by each product in diabetic animals and patients is reported. Also, the possible mechanisms responsible for hypoglycemic action of polyherbal formulations are discussed.

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Three advantages of using traditional Chinese medicine to prevent and treat tumor
Chang-quan Ling​, Xiao-qiang Yue, Chen Ling​
Journal of Integrative Medicine    2014, 12 (4): 331-335.   DOI: 10.1016/S2095-4964(14)60038-8
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), an important component of complementary and alternative medicine, has evolved over thousands of years with its own unique system of theories, diagnostics and therapies. TCM has been increasingly used in the last decades and become well known for its significant role in preventing and treating cancer. We believe that TCM possesses advantages over Western medicine in specific aspects at a certain stage of cancer treatment. Here we summarize the advantages of TCM from three aspects: preventing tumorigenesis; attenuating toxicity and enhancing the treatment effect; and reducing tumor recurrence and metastasis.

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Progress in research on pharmaceutics for intranasal medication
Tong Zhang, Lian-ying Xu
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2004, 2 (3): 223-225.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20040324
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Progress in research on Chinese herbs with estrogen-like effects
Xiao-xiao Zhang, Sheng Liu, Xiao-hong Xue
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2005, 3 (2): 149-153.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20050219
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Gross conception of anatomical structure of zang-fu viscera in Huangdi Neijing
Ye-tao Gao, Hui-wei Pan​, Sheng-bing Wu​
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2006, 4 (4): 339-342.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20060404
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The scientificalness of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is often doubted and criticized for the record in Huangdi Neijing that the liver is located in the left of the human body. The most popular explanation of this criticism is that the conception of zang-fu viscera in TCM is quite different from which defined in Western medicine. It means that the zang-fu viscera in TCM are not exactly the corresponding anatomical organs in modern human anatomy but reflect the functions of some systems in human body. According to the classical theories of TCM in Huangdi Neijing, we consider that the record of liver located in the left of the human body is based on the Ba Gua (Eight Diagrams) of traditional Chinese philosophy, not the human anatomy. In brief, the conception of zang-fu viscera is initially a gross anatomical conception, and in a sense the anatomic sites and functions of which are mostly similar to those described in Western medicine.

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Prevention and treatment of pulmonary-fibrosis by traditional Chinese medicine
Chu-fang Yao, Shu-long Jiang
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2003, 1 (3): 234-238.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20030327
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Pulmonary-fibrosis (PF) is the result of interstitial lung disease which has different causes and it is one of the most intractable diseases in respiratory system. The PF is characterized by progressive difficulty of breath and dying of respiratory failure, seriously threatening the health of people. Immunosuppressive drugs and glucocorticoids have been widely adopted as the main methods in treatment, but the results are not satisfactory and the side effects are obvious. Many specialists have tried traditional Chinese medicine in recent years with satisfactory effect, indicating that the prospect of using traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of PF is optimistic. This article outlines the researches about using traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of PF.

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Dr. Miriam Lee: A heroine for the start of acupuncture as a profession in the State of California
Arthur Yin Fan, Ziyi Fan​
Journal of Integrative Medicine    2014, 12 (3): 182-186.   DOI: 10.1016/S2095-4964(14)60016-9
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Development of international standardization of traditional Chinese medical terminologies: A review of WHO’s second conference on International Classification of Traditional Medicine held in Tokyo
Zhao-guo Li
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2011, 9 (1): 113-115.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20110119
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Discussion of time and space differentiation of three-yin and three-yang in Shanghan Lun
Wen-hui Ma, Xiao-hong Sun
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2005, 3 (4): 257-259.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20050402
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The concept of "three-yin and three-yang" in Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Pathogenic Diseases), a classic written by Zhang Zhongjing in Han Dynasty, has been always the focus of dispute in successive dynasties. The essence of "three-yin and three-yang" has not been fully revealed up till now. Through studying the six divisions of day and night, the six diseases, the combination of syndromes, the complicated diseases, the complete recovery time and the space division of "three-yin and three-yang", the authors draw a conclusion that the "three-yin and three-yang" in Shanghan Lun is a concept of time-sequence, which is associated with the location of disease in space. So it is suggested that the "six diseases" in Shanghan Lun is a categorization for exogenous febrile diseases, and this categorization reveals a sort of inner relationship between the emergence, development, transformation of the febrile diseases and the time.

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Puzzle of hormone replacement therapy and prospect of the role of traditional Chinese medicine in treating postmenopausal syndrome
Ming-dao Chen, Ying Yang
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2003, 1 (1): 9-11.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20030105
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In July 2002, the Women's Heath Initiative (WHI) clinical trial, designed to clarify the risks and benefits of combination hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to the postmenopausal women declared that interim safety review after an average follow-up of 5.2 years found that a combination of estrogen and progestin frequently prescribed to postmenopausal women in USA increased the risk of invasive breast cancer, heart disease, stroke, and pulmonary embolism while reduced bone fractures and colorectal cancer. The overall risks of HRT outweigh the benefits, which provides an opportunity for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) going abroad. A variety of clinical and experimental evidences have showed that TCM exerts quite satisfactory effect on relieving postmenopausal symptoms with little adverse effect, hence a potential role to replace or to improve HRT or to reduce the side effect induced by HRT.

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Facts about standardization of herbal medicine: A review
Vandana Garg, Vir Ji Dhar, Anupam Sharma, Rohit Dutt
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2012, 10 (10): 1077-1083.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20121002
Online available: 15 October 2018

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Natural products, either as pure compounds or as standardized plant extracts, provide extensive opportunities for new drug leads because of the unmatched availability of chemical diversity. In contrast to modern medicines, herbal medicines are frequently used to treat chronic diseases. Standardization guarantees the content of one or more active constituents and marker compounds. The plant environment and genetic factors could significantly affect the biochemical components of the plant extract, in which plants are still the most abundant and cost-effective resource for drug innovation. Production of botanical drugs requires genetically uniform monocultures of the source plant in fully standardized conditions, to assure the biochemical consistency and to optimize the safety and efficacy of every crop. The present review article illustrates about the methods for standardization of herbal medicine and how the goal of preparing herbal medicines of consistent quality and effects can be achieved.

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Progress in research on Ganoderma lucidium spore
Wei Zhang, Yuan-shan Zeng
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2004, 2 (6): 463-465.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20040620
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Application of Bayesian network in syndrome differentiation system of traditional Chinese medicine
Wen-feng Zhu, Jun-feng Yan, Bi-qun Huang
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2006, 4 (6): 567-571.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20060604
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The concept of syndrome in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a nonlinear, open and complicated huge system. Syndrome differentiation in TCM belongs to cognitive and noetic science. To establish a new syndrome differentiation system based on the key elements of the syndrome is necessary for TCM practitioners to promote differentiation ability and reach consensus on differentiation method. With combination of experience and computation models, the Bayesian network was used in the study of the relationship between the key elements of syndrome and the symptoms, and the relationship among different key elements, in which the computing diagnosis result was identical to the result from an experienced TCM doctor. The study showed that Bayesian network is a good method to deal with the information of symptoms and signs for syndrome differentiation, but it is also not to reflect comprehensively the thinking ability of TCM doctors in doing syndrome differentiation.

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Pharmacological effects and active phytoconstituents of Swietenia mahagoni: A review
Yelaware Puttaswamy Naveen, Gunashekar Divya Rupini, Faiyaz Ahmed, Asna Urooj
Journal of Integrative Medicine    2014, 12 (2): 86-93.   DOI: 10.1016/S2095-4964(14)60018-2
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The usage of Swietenia mahagoni, a popular medicinal plant in India and some African countries, dates back to ancient times for its curative properties in diseases like malaria, diabetes, and diarrhea. It is also used as an anti-pyretic, bitter tonic and astringent. Its pharmacological activities are being widely explored. Although many important groups of phytochemicals have been identified and isolated from various parts of the plant, most of these researches have been focused on seeds. Toxicological studies have established the safety of many of these plant extracts, and found insignificant side effects. Here we present a comprehensive review of all the pharmacological effects and constituent phytochemicals of the plant.

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Tongue conditions and constitution
Tiao-yuan Kuang
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2004, 2 (4): 264-264.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20040407
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The study of intoxication and toxicity of Fructus Xanthii
Xue-mei Zhang, Zhong-hua Zhang
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2003, 1 (1): 71-74.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20030129
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Fructus Xanthii is commonly used in rhinology, especially used in treatment of chronic rhinitis and sinusitis. But Fructus Xanthii is toxicant, and it maybe result in poisoning when used excessively, without preparation or in inappropriate preparation. This article reviewed all poisoning cases from 1960 to 2000, its toxicology and methods for detoxification.

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Effect of Kangxianling Decoction on expression of hepatocyte growth factor mRNA and phosphorylations of extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase 1/2 and p38 in renal tissue of rats with unilateral ureteral obstruction
Yue Zhang, Yu-min Liu, Hai-ying Lu, Ke-jian Liu, Jing Li, Li-qun He, Min Lin, Li Zhou
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2007, 5 (6): 656-660.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20070611
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Objective: To study the effect of Kangxianling Decoction (KXLD), a compound traditional Chinese herbal medicine, on expression of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) mRNA and phosphorylations of extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase 1/2 (ERK 1/2) and p38 in renal tissue of rats with unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO).Methods: Eighteen male SD rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: sham-operated group, untreated group and KXLD-treated group. A rat model of renal interstitial fibrosis was established by UUO. Rats with UUO were sacrificed after intragastric administration of KXLD for 14 days, and the parameters such as serum creatinine (SCr), blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and hydroxyproline in the kidney of rats in 3 groups were analyzed. The expression of HGF mRNA in kidney tissue was determined by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. The expressions of c-Met protein, ERK1/2 protein, p38 protein and the phosphorylations of ERK1/2 and p38 were determined by Western blotting method.Results: The levels of SCr, BUN and hydroxyproline in the untreated group were significantly increased as compared with those in the sham-operated group (P<0.05). The expression of HGF mRNA in the untreated group was significantly down-regulated. The expression of c-Met protein and the phosphorylations of ERK1/2 and p38 in the kidney tissue of rats with UUO in the untreated group were significantly up-regulated. After intervention with KXLD, the phosphorylations of ERK1/2 and p38 were all significantly inhibited except for c-Met expression. The HGF mRNA was increased in KXLD-treated group.Conclusion: KXLD can decrease the level of collagen in the obstructed kidney of rats with UUO and alleviate the renal interstitial fibrosis in rats with UUO through enhancing the HGF mRNA expression and inhibiting the phosphorylations of ERK1/2 and p38.

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Professor TANG Han-Jun's thinking in syndrome differentiation and experience in treating breast cancer
Hai-guang Qin
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2004, 2 (4): 297-298.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20040420
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Traditional Chinese medicine in prevention and treatment of liver cancer: function, status and existed problems
Meng-chao Wu
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2003, 1 (3): 163-164.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20030302
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Treatment of temporomandibular joint disorder by traditional Chinese medicine
Guo-heng Li
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2003, 1 (4): 258-258.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20030407
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Treatment of diabetes through liver syndrome differentiation
Li Zhao
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2004, 2 (4): 303-305.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20040423
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Analysis on acupuncture treatment characteristics for tumor in ancient medical literature
Li-gong Liu, Jie Gu, Dong-xing Fang
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2003, 1 (4): 319-320.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20030428
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Discussion on necessity of introduction of qualitative research into clinical research of tradictional Chinese medicine
Ya-nan Han, Dong-bo Fu
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2004, 2 (5): 330-332.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20040504
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Currently, the model of the research evaluation system of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is set up through imitating that of western medicine. The application of quantitative research to TCM does promote the advance of modernization of TCM, which explore the part of TCM that can be measured in quantitative method. However, TCM has a background of profound philosophy and culture. The priority of TCM can not be expressed through quantitative research alone. On the contrary, qualitative research is more suitable to most research area of TCM. In TCM clinical research, the priority of TCM should be fully explored. It is very significant to set up the effectiveness evaluation system of TCM, especially by applying qualitative research to the diagnosis and the evaluation of treatment results and combining quantitative research.

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Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses:The PRISMA statement (Chinese edition)
David Moher, Alessandro Liberati, Jennifer Tetzlaff, Douglas G. Altman, The PRISMA Group
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2009, 7 (9): 889-896.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20090918
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Medicinal potential of Passiflora foetida L. plant extracts: Biological and pharmacological activities
Md. Asadujjaman, Ahmed Ullah Mishuk, Md. Aslam Hossain, Utpal Kumar Karmakar
Journal of Integrative Medicine    2014, 12 (2): 121-126.   DOI: 10.1016/S2095-4964(14)60017-0
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Objective

To investigate analgesic, antidiarrhoeal and cytotoxic activities of the ethanol extract of Passiflora foetida L. (Passifloraceae) by three experimental methods. 

Methods

Analgesic activity of the ethanol extract of Passiflora foetida L. (EEPF) was carried out using acetic acid-induced writhing inhibition in mice. The method of castor oil-induced diarrhoea in mice was utilized to evaluate antidiarrhoeal activity. The cytotoxic activity of EEPF was explored with a brine shrimp lethality bioassay. 

Results

The extract showed 68.75% and 30.00% inhibition of writhe at the doses of 500 and 250 mg/kg body weight, respectively. The extract increased the mean latent period prior to diarrhoeal onset to about 1.55 h and 1.17 h, and decreased the mean number of stools to 4.4 and 5.6 at the doses of 500 and 250 mg/kg body weight. The extract also demonstrated cytotoxic activity in the brine shrimp lethality assay, and the median lethal concentration for brine shrimp nauplii was 80 μg/mL. 

Conclusion

The results suggest that the plant extract has analgesic and antidiarrhoeal activities, supporting its uses in traditional medicine. The results also demonstrate that the plant extract possesses cytotoxic activities.

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Effects of language and translation on spreading of traditional Chinese medicine to the West
Chuan-yue Niu
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2004, 2 (1): 78-80.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20040129
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An overview of medicinal plant resource for decreasing blood glucose
Yun Zhu, Jin-rong Liu, Wei Zhang
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2004, 2 (1): 67-68.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20040125
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An updated review on medicinal herb genus Spilanthes
Kishan Lal Tiwari, Shailesh Kumar Jadhav, Veenu Joshi
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2011, 9 (11): 1170-1178.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20111103
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Herbal medicine has been used in medical practice for thousands of years and recognized especially as a valuable and readily available resource for healthcare in Asian nations. India is a vast repository of medicinal plants that can be developed as a safe and economical system of medicine for the treatment of various ailments. Unfortunately, most of the traditionally used medicinal plants are yet unexplored or have not been fully examined by modern medical science. Therefore, exploring traditionally reported medicinal plants to leverage their potential for the betterment of human health is of great importance. The present review examines a promising medicinal plant genus Spilanthes. In recent years, many new compounds and activities of this plant genus have been established. The present review therefore, aims to compile up-to-date and comprehensive information of genus Spilanthes with special emphasis on phytochemical and ethnomedical uses, scientifically documented pharmacological activities and tissue culture methods for conservation.

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Clinical application of eight-magic-turtle acupuncture technique elucidated through diagrams
Zun-hui Guan, Li-ling Ding, Cui-ping Guo, Jian Ye, Rong Yi
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2004, 2 (2): 141-143.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20040221
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Progress of study on the regulation of endothelin and nitrix oxide with Chinese medical herbs
Xu-hui Ma, Jie Zhang
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2004, 2 (2): 152-153.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20040226
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Characteristics of English translation of traditional Chinese medicine
Chuan-yue Niu
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2004, 2 (2): 159-160.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20040228
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Establishment of Caco-2 cell monolayer model and standard operation procedure for assessing intestinal absorption of chemical components of traditional Chinese medicine
Xiu-wei Yang, Xiao-da Yang, Ying Wang, Lian Ma, Yue Zhang, Xiao-gai Yang, Kui Wang
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2007, 5 (6): 634-641.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20070607
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Objective: To establish Caco-2 (a human colon adenocarcinoma cell line) cell monolayer model and the standard operation procedure for studying and assessing intestinal absorption of chemical components of traditional Chinese medicine.Methods: Caco-2 cell monolayer model was established and evaluated by morphology feature using scanning electron microscope, inverted microscope and transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) assay. Additionally, the model was further tested for the activity of alkaline phosphatase and the apparent permeability (Papp) of standard compounds, i.e. propranolol and atenolol, which were the control substances for high and poor transcellular transport marker, respectively.Results: The integrality of cell monolayer, cell differentiation (reflected by expression of alkaline phosphatase and cell monolayer morphology), and the Papp value of standard compounds in the established Caco-2 cell model were satisfactory. All parameters tested were in good agreement with those reported in the literature.Conclusion: The established Caco-2 cell model can be used to study the intestinal absorption of orally administrated chemical components of traditional Chinese medicine and their absorption mechanism.

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Successful use of Zhengwu Decoction in treating eye diseases: Case report
Ya-qin Ru
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2005, 3 (1): 61-62.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20050119
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Traditional Chinese medicine for treatment of liver diseases: Progress, challenges and opportunities
Chang-qing Zhao, Yang Zhou, Jian Ping, Lie-ming Xu
Journal of Integrative Medicine    2014, 12 (5): 401-408.   DOI: 10.1016/S2095-4964(14)60039-X
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is commonly used in treating liver diseases worldwide, especially in China. The advantages of using TCM for treatment of liver diseases include: protecting hepatocytes, inhibiting hepatic inflammation and antifibrosis in the liver. In this article, we introduce TCM herbal preparations from the Chinese materia medica (such as Fuzheng Huayu) that are typically used for the treatment of liver diseases. Literature surrounding the mechanisms of TCM therapy for treatment of liver diseases is presented and discussed. We propose that side effects of herbal compounds are often under-appreciated, and that more care should be taken in the prescription of potentially hepatotoxic medicines. Further, to deepen the understanding of TCM mechanisms, new techniques and methodologies must be developed. Future studies will lead to the enhancement of clinical outcomes of TCM. As complementary and alternative therapies, TCMs will play an expanding role in the future of liver disease treatment.

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Protective effect of ginger volatile oil against acetic acid-induced colitis in rats: A light microscopic evaluation
Amir Rashidian​, Saeed Mehrzadi, Ali Reza Ghannadi, Parvin Mahzooni, Samira Sadr, Mohsen Minaiyan​
Journal of Integrative Medicine    2014, 12 (2): 115-120.   DOI: 10.1016/S2095-4964(14)60011-X
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Objective

Ulcerative colitis is a chronically recurrent inflammatory bowel disease of unknown origin. In the present study, the effect of ginger (rhizome of Zingiber officinale Roscoe) volatile oil on a rat model of colitis was evaluated. 

Methods

Volatile oil of ginger with doses of 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg, prednisolone (4 mg/kg), or vehicle were administered orally to groups of male Wistar rats (n = 6) for 5 d. Animals were randomly divided into 6 groups, each group consisting of 6 rats. Colitis was induced by intracolonic instillation of 2 mL of 4% (v/v) acetic acid solution. All rats were sacrificed 24 h later and the tissue injuries were assessed macroscopically and histopathologically. 

Results

Ginger volatile oil with all doses reduced colon weight/length ratio (P < 0.01) and the effects were similar to the reference drugs. Higher oral doses of volatile oil (200 and 400 mg/kg) reduced ulcer severity (P < 0.05 and P < 0.01), ulcer area (P < 0.01) and ulcer index (P < 0.01). On the other hand, evaluation of microscopic scores showed that the dose of 400 mg/kg of volatile oil was effective to reduce inflammation severity (P < 0.01) and inflammation extent (P < 0.05) compared to the control group. 

Conclusion

It is concluded that ginger volatile oil could effectively reduce symptoms of experimental colitis in a dose-dependent manner.



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In-house preparation and characterization of an Ayurvedic bhasma: Praval bhasma
Amrita Mishra, Arun K. Mishra, Om Prakash Tiwari, Shivesh Jha
Journal of Integrative Medicine    2014, 12 (1): 52-58.   DOI: 10.1016/S2095-4964(14)60005-4
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Objective

To prepare the Praval bhasma (PB) and to perform its characterization. 

Methods

The preparation was performed strictly as per method prescribed in Ayurvedic formulary of India followed by preliminary tests including Nischandratva, Rekhapurnatvam, Varitaramtavm, Nisvadutvam and Amla pariksha. The physicochemical characterization was done with the use of instrumental techniques such as Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X ray diffraction (XRD), and energy dispersive X-ray (EDAX). 

Results

The FTIR bands appearing in final product spectra showed a significant shift in infrared vibration frequency as well as intensity when compared with the raw material, which was indicative of formulation of bhasma. The XRD analysis revealed that raw material contained CaCO3 whereas in case of final product of bhasma, CaO was identified. SEM analysis revealed the difference in particles size of bhasma (10-15 μm) and raw material (100-150 μm). The EDAX analysis showed presence of different concentration of carbon in both the samples. 

Conclusion

It may be concluded that modern analytical techniques may be involved to evaluate the quality aspects of PB. The findings of the present research work may be helpful for further formulation and standardization of PB in routine analysis.

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Correlations of clinical symptoms and treatment efficacy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with Chinese herbal drugs or Western medicine
Ai-ping Lv, Yi-ting He, Qing-lin Zha, Xiao-ping Yan, Li Su, Yue-jin Song, Sheng-ping Zeng, Wei Liu, Xing-hua Feng, Xian Qian, Wan-hua Zhu
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2005, 3 (6): 432-437.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20050604
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Objective

To evaluate the correlations between clinical symptoms and treatment efficacy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Methods

Four hundred and thirteen patients were included in the clinical trial from 9 clinical centers. They were randomly divided into Western medicine-treated group with 204 cases and Chinese herbal drug-treated group with 209 cases. Eighteen clinical symptoms were evaluated before and after treatment. The Western medicine therapy included voltaren extended release tablets, methotrexate and sulfasalazine. The Chinese herbal drug therapy included glucosidorum Tripterygii totorum tablets and Yishen Juanbi Tablets combined with treatment based on syndrome differentiation. The American college of rheumatology 20 (ACR20) was used as efficacy evaluation criteria.

Results

In the Chinese herbal drug-treated group, clinical symptoms such as arthralgia and tenderness of joints were positively correlated with the efficacy after 12-week treatment, while frequent urination at night was negatively correlated. In the same group, tenderness of joints and fever were positively correlated with the efficacy after 24-week treatment, while deep-colored and turbid urine was negatively correlated. In the Western medicine-treated group, tenderness of joints and thirst were positively correlated with the efficacy after 12-week treatment, while vertigo was negatively correlated. And in the same group, tenderness of joints was positively correlated with the efficacy after 24-week treatment, while heaviness of limbs was negatively correlated to the efficacy. The statistical results showed that the treatment efficacy was improved when the correlated symptoms were included in the indications.

Conclusion

The treatment efficacy of RA is correlated with some symptoms, so further studies should proceed on these correlations in order to achieve better treatment outcome.

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Antidiabetic and hypolipidemic activities of Dillenia indica extract in diabetic rats
Sunil Kumar, Vipin Kumar, Om Prakash
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2011, 9 (5): 570-574.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20110517
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Objective: The present study was carried out to investigate the antidiabetic and hypolipidemic activities of bioactive fraction (ethyl acetate fraction) of Dillenia indica methanolic extract in experimental diabetic Wistar rats.
Methods: Type-1 diabetes was induced by single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (60 mg/kg body weight), and type-2 diabetes was induced by single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (60 mg/kg body weight), 15 min after the intraperitoneal injection of 120 mg/kg nicotinamide. The rats were treated by administering graded oral doses of isolated ethyl acetate fraction of methanolic extract of D. indica (DIEE), 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight, respectively, for 21 d. The blood glucose level was estimated at weekly intervals by glucometer. Serum cholesterol, triglycerides and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were also evaluated in normal and diabetic rats by an autoanalyzer.
Results: In both experimental models, daily oral treatment with DIEE for 21 d resulted in a significant reduction in blood glucose (P<0.01), serum cholesterol (P<0.05) and triglycerides (P<0.05) levels whereas HDL-C level was found to be increased (P<0.05) as compared with the diabetic control group.
Conclusion: DIEE at 400 mg/kg body weight has prominent antidiabetic effect in experimental type-1 and type-2 diabetes models in rats. It may therefore be used as an alternative remedy for the treatment of diabetes mellitus.

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Effects of kidney-tonifying Chinese herbal medicine on hypothalamic-pituitary gonadotrophic function
Hao Shen, De-pei Cai, Bo-ying Chen
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2004, 2 (1): 53-57.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20040120
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Objective: To observe the effects of kidney-tonifying Chinese herbal medicine on the synthesis and secretion of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) and the related neurotransmitters and neuropeptides, and to explore the mechanism of the regulative effect of Chinese herbal medicine on the hypothalamic-pituitary gonadotrophic function. Methods: Female Sprague-Dawley rats during the period of normal adolescent initiation (160-180 g, 1.5 monthes) were randomly divided into three groups. The control group was fed with normal saline and the two experimental groups were fed with Chinese herbal medicine for nourishing yin to reduce fire (Zi Yin Xie Huo, ZYXH) or nourishing kidney to replenish essence (Yi Shen Tian Jing, YSTJ) respectively. The dosage was 5 ml/d for 30 days by gastric gavage. Integrated optic densities of the GnRH and neuropeptide Y (NPY) in medial preoptic area (MPOA), arcuate nucleus (ARC) and median eminence (ME) of hypothalamus were determined by immunohistochemistry method and image processing. The content of GnRH in homogenate of hypothalamus preoptic area was determined by radioimmunoassay (RIA). The releasing amount of monoamine neurotransmitters from medial basal hypothalamus (MBH) was determined by brain slices incubation and high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC). The releasing amount of GnRH and NPY from POA was determined by push-pull perfusion and RIA, and the releasing amount of monoamine neurotransmitters from this site was determined by HPLC.Results: ZYXH could inhibit the synthesis and secretion of GnRH from periodic and tonic secretory centers of GnRH, while YSTJ could stimulate the synthesis and secretion of GnRH from the both secretory centers of GnRH. ZYXH could inhibit the activity of GnRH neurons via diminishing the releasing of norepinephrine (NE) from tonic secretory center of GnRH, increasing the releasing of dopamine (DA) in periodic secretory center of GnRH and increasing the synthesis and releasing of NPY from the both secretory centers of GnRH, it hence inhibited the hypothalamic-pituitary gonadotrophic function. YSTJ could stimulate the activity of GnRH neurons via diminishing the synthesis and releasing of NPY from tonic secretory center of GnRH, it hence promoted the hypothalamic-pituitary gonadotrophic function.Conclusion: Chinese herbal medicine for tonifying the kidney could modulate hypothalamic-pituitary gonadotrophic function via regulating the synthesis and secretion of GnRH and the related neurotransmitters (NE, DA) and neuropeptides (NPY).

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Research progress in Fagopyrum cymosum for treating cancers
Hong-sheng Lin
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2004, 2 (1): 72-74.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20040127
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Investigations of botanicals on food intake, satiety, weight loss and oxidative stress: Study protocol of a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study
Stephen D. Anton, Jonathan Shuster, Christiaan Leeuwenburgh
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2011, 9 (11): 1190-1198.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20111106
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Background: Botanicals represent an important and underexplored source of potential new therapies that may facilitate caloric restriction and thereby may produce long-term weight loss. In particular, one promising botanical that may reduce food intake and body weight by affecting neuroendocrine pathways related to satiety is hydroxycitric acid (HCA) derived from Garcinia cambogia Desr.
Methods and design: The objective of this article is to describe the protocol of a clinical trial designed to directly test the effects of Garcinia cambogia-derived HCA on food intake, satiety, weight loss and oxidative stress levels, and to serve as a model for similar trials. A total of 48 healthy, overweight or obese individuals (with a body mass index range of 25.0 to 39.9 kg/m2) between the ages of 50 to 70 will participate in this double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study designed to examine the effects of two doses of Garcinia cambogia-derived HCA on food intake, satiety, weight loss, and oxidative stress levels. Food intake represents the primary outcome measure and is calculated based on the total calories consumed at breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals during each test meal day. This study can be completed with far fewer subjects than a parallel design.
Discussion: Of the numerous botanical compounds, the compound Garcinia cambogia-derived HCA is selected for testing in the present study because of its potential to safely reduce food intake, body weight, and oxidative stress levels. We will review potential mechanisms of action and safety parameters throughout this clinical trial.
Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov (Identifier: NCT01238887).

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Progress in research on hirudo
Rong-qing Huang, Xiao-dong Sun, Yang-ling Li, Hong Wang
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2004, 2 (5): 387-389.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20040523
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Antihepatotoxic activity of Euphorbia neriifolia extract against N-nitrosodiethylamine-induced hepatocarcinogenesis in mice
Veena Sharma , Pracheta Janmeda , Ritu Paliwal , Shatruhan Sharma
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2012, 10 (11): 1303-1309.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20121115
Online available: 15 November 2018

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Objective: To scrutinize the protective role of hydroethanolic extract of Euphorbia neriifolia leaves (HEEN) against N-nitrosodiethylamine (DENA)-induced hepatocarcinogenesis in male Swiss albino mice.

Methods: Experimental mice were pretreated with 150 and 400 mg/kg of HEEN, or 0.5% and 1% of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) as a standard for 14 d prior to the administration of a single dose of 50 mg/kg of DENA. Levels of xenobiotic metabolizing enzymes such as cytochrome (Cyt) P450 and Cyt b5, activities of reduced glutathione (GSH), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), aspartate aminotransaminase (AST), alanine aminotransaminase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and total protein and cholesterol content in the liver tissues were measured to determine the hepatotoxicity caused by DENA.

Results: The levels of Cyt P450 and Cyt b5 were significantly increased, and GST and GSH were significantly depleted after DENA treatment (P<0.01). The activities of AST, ALT and ALP, and the total protein content were also significantly dropped off (P<0.01). The total cholesterol level was markedly increased by DENA as compared with the normal group (P<0.01). However, the pre-supplementation of HEEN showed a remarkable amelioration of these abnormalities, and the levels of the antioxidant enzymes in the liver were significantly restored, which exhibited the dose-dependent protective effect against DENA-induced hepatotoxicity.

Conclusion: HEEN exerts its chemopreventive effects by alleviating the xenbiotic enzymes and enhancing the levels of antioxidants and biochemical assays in DENA-induced carcinogenesis by reducing the formation of free radicals.

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An experimental study on distribution of musk into the brain through blood brain barrier
Wen-kai Chen, Yu-fang Huang, Hai-dong Wang
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2004, 2 (4): 288-291.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20040417
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Objective: To study the possible pathway of the effect of musk on brain disorder,distributing into the brain through blood brain barrier.Methods: We used the musk ketone (muscone), a main composition of musk,to inject through the tail vein of the rats into the blood and took the brain and other organs at different times to make samples. Then gas chromatography was used to measure the distribution of muscone in the brain and other organs.Results: Muscone could pass through the normal rat's blood brain barrier into the brain and soon reached the highest peak and remained in higher concentration, and more slowly metabolized as compared with other organs.Conclusion: Musk distributing into the brain through blood brain barrier provides the basis for its effect in treating brain disorders. Chromatography is an effective method to study the active composition of Chinese herbal medicine distributing through the blood brain barrier into the brain.

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The control principle in scientific research
Liang-ping Hu, Xiao-lei Bao, Qi Wang
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2011, 9 (8): 834-.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20110804
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The control principle is one of the four basic principles of research design. Without a control group, the conclusion of research will be unconvincing; furthermore, if the control group is not set properly, the conclusion will be unreliable. Generally, there is more than one control group in a multi-factor design. Problems like incomplete control and excessive control should be avoided. This article introduces the meaning and function of the control principle, common forms of control, common errors that researchers tend to make as well as analysis and differentiation of these errors.

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Comparison of animal models of hyperlipidemia
Xue-mei Liu, Fu-huo Wu
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2004, 2 (2): 132-134.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20040217
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Objective: To select the proper experimental animal model for research on prevention and treatment of hyperlipidemia.Methods: Hyperlipidemia models of mouse, rat, golden hamster, guinea pig, rabbit, pigeon and quail often used in the last ten years were compared.Results: Golden hamster and guinea pig models are similar to human beings in lipid metabolism and have unique superiority in experimental study, while the models of rat, mouse, pigeon and quail have significant difference as compared with human beings. Rabbit is one of the best animal models in studying new drugs for regulating lipid and treating arteriosclerosis.Conclusion: Factors such as the required time, indexes, the duration of making models, and the cost and feeding of animals should be considered in selecting animal models according with the experimental requirements.

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Effectiveness of flavonoid-rich leaf extract of Acalypha indica in reversing experimental myocardial ischemia: biochemical and histopathological evidence
C. Mouli Kalla, Vijaya Tartte, Dattatreya Rao Sirpurkar
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2012, 10 (7): 784-792.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20120709
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OBJECTIVE: In this study, we investigated the antimyocardial ischemic effects of flavonoid-rich methanolic leaf extract of Acalypha indica (AIE).
METHODS: An animal model of myocardial ischemic injury was induced by isoproterenol (ISO) in adult rats. Albino Wistar rats were pretreated with the AIE (100 and 200 mg/kg body weight orally) for 30 d followed by ISO (85 mg/kg subcutaneously) at an interval of 24 h for 2 d. At the end of the experimental period (12 h after the second dose of ISO injection), rats were sacrificed by anaesthetization with an intramuscular injection of ketamine hydrochloride (24 mg/kg). To ensure anti-ischemic potential of AIE, the plasma lipids such as total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C), free fatty acids (FFA), phospholipids (PL), myocardial lipids and hepatic lipids (TC, TG, FFA and PL) were estimated. Histopathology of heart tissue was also examined.
RESULTS: Administration of AIE maintained the levels of plasma lipids in all the treatment groups (100 and 200 mg/kg) when compared with the ISO-injected model rats. Histopathological examination of heart tissue of ISO-administered model rat showed myofiber loss, extensive subendocardial necrosis, infiltration of inflammatory cells, marked myocellular edema and vacuolar degeneration. However, pretreatment with AIE at 200 mg/kg showed predominantly normal myocardium structure with myofibers appeared and no inflammatory cell infiltration, edema and necrosis.
CONCLUSION: The biochemical and histological evidence from this study shows that AIE is protective against ISO-induced myocardial ischemia.

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Discussion on six errors of formulas corresponding to syndromes in using the classic formulas
Bao Yan-ju, Hua Bao-jin
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2012, 10 (12): 1363-1370.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20121205
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The theory of formulas corresponding to syndromes is one of the characteristics of Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases (Shanghan Zabing Lun) and one of the main principles in applying classic prescriptions. It is important to take effect by following the principle of formulas corresponding to syndromes. However, some medical practitioners always feel that the actual clinical effect is far less than expected. Six errors in the use of classic prescriptions as well as the theory of formulas corresponding to syndromes are the most important causes to be considered, i.e. paying attention only to the local syndromes while neglecting the whole, paying attention only to formulas corresponding to syndromes while neglecting the pathogenesis, paying attention only to syndromes while neglecting the pulse diagnosis, paying attention only to unilateral prescription but neglecting the combined prescriptions, paying attention only to classic prescriptions while neglecting the modern formulas, and paying attention only to the formulas but neglecting the drug dosage. Therefore, not only the patients’ clinical syndromes, but also the combination of main syndrome and pathogenesis simultaneously is necessary in the clinical applications of classic prescriptions and the theory of prescription corresponding to syndrome. In addition, comprehensive syndrome differentiation, modern formulas, current prescriptions, combined prescriptions, and drug dosage all contribute to avoid clinical errors and improve clinical effects.

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Introduction of the World Health Organization project of the International Classification of Traditional Medicine
Peng-fei Gao, Kenji Watanabe
Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine    2011, 9 (11): 1161-1164.   DOI: 10.3736/jcim20111101
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The World Health Organization plans to incorporate "traditional medicine" into the next revision of its International Classification of Diseases — Version 11 (ICD-11). If traditional medicine is included in ICD-11, it is definitely an epoch-making issue. The expected result is the International Classification of Traditional Medicine, China, Japan and Korea Version (ICTM-CJK). The intention of the ICTM project is not only beneficial for traditional medical components, but also might be beneficial for Western biomedicine. For this shared purpose, China, Japan and Korea must understand the meaning of this project and collaborate to develop it.

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Changquan Ling, Shanghai, China
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