Clinical Observation in 86 Cases of Acne Vulgaris Treated with Compound Oldenlandis Mixture

86 cases of acne vulgaris were treated with Fu Fang She She Cao He Ji (复方蛇舌草合剂 CompoundPrepared from Chinese Angelica and Flavescent Sophora Root) as the controls, to observe the therapeuticeffect of the former. The results showed that the cure plus markedly effective rate was 73.26% in thetreatment group, and 47.06% in the control group, with a significant difference in the cure plus markedlyeffective rate between the two groups (P＜0.01), and also in the total effective rate between the two groupssignificant (P＜0.05). It may be concluded that the Compound Oldenlandis Mixture is a better agent for theillness.     

TCM Treatment of Bronchial Asthma

Xuan Fei Ding Chuan Wan(宣肺定喘丸 pills for facilitating the flow of the lung-qi to relieve asthma)and Xiao Chuan Gu Ben Wan (哮喘固本丸 pills for treating asthma by consolidating the origin)wereused for treatment of bronchial asthma.The cure rate in the treated group(n=600)was 81.33%,significantly higher(P<0.01)than that in the control group(n=164,with a cure rate of 9.76%).     

Clinical Observation in 31 Cases of Chronic Bronchitis at Remission Stage Treated with Bufei Keli

To observe the therapeutic effects of a Chinese drug Bufei Keli (补肺颗粒 granules for invigorating thelung) in the treatment of chronic bronchitis at remission stage, 62 cases were randomly divided into aThe results turned out to be that the short-term clinically controlled and markedly effective rate was77.42% and the long-term relapse-resisting markedly effective rate was 74.2% in the treatment group,which were obviously higher than 45.16% and 38.71% respectively in the control group (P＜0.05). And theincrease in contents of SOD and CD3 and the decrease in LPO content in the treatment group were alsobigger than that in the control group (P＜0.01). It is therefore concluded that Bufei Keli can improve qideficiency syndrome and raise the immunity of patients with chronic bronchitis, hence its effect ofresisting relapse of chronic bronchitis.     

Treatment of the Localized Neurodermatitis by Plum-blossom Needle Tapping and with the Modified Yangxue Dingfeng Tang——A Clinical Observation of 47 Cases

Since 1993, the authors have successfully treated 47 cases of the localized neurodermatitis by plum-blossom needle tapping and with the modified Yangxue Dingfeng Tang, with quite good therapeutic results reported as follows. Clinical Data The 141 patients…     

Treatment of nonspecific chronic prostatitis with Qian Lie Xian Yan Suppository suppository in 104 cases.

Qian Lie Xian Yan Suppository ([symbol: see text]) was rectally applied to treat 104 patients with nonspecific chronic prostatitis (damp-heat syndrome with blood stasis) in contrast to 30 patients treated with traditional Chinese drug Ye Ju Hua Shuan ([symbol: see text] Suppository of Flos Chrysanthemi Indici). The results show that chronic prostatitis is markedly improved by using Qian Lie Xian Yan suppository, with a short-term cure rate of 23.1% and a total effective rate of 84.6%, superior to that of the control group. The animal experiment indicates that Qian Lie Xian Yan suppository has better anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, with an action of promoting blood circulation.     

Clinical Observation on the Method of Supplementing Qi, Clearing away Heat and Promoting Blood Circulation for Treating 53 Cases of Gastritis Related to Pyrolic Helicobacterium

According to the clinical experience of professor Shan Zhaowei (单兆伟), the author has successfully developed Qingyou Yangwei Capsule (清幽养胃胶囊capsules for eliminating pyrolic Helicobacterium and nourishing the stomach) for treating the gastritis. Clinical research has shown that the capsule has a good curative effect on chronic gastritis related to pyrolic Helicobacterium. Among the 53 cases in the treatment group, clinical observation showed cure in 6 cases, obvious effect in 18 cases, effect in 24 cases, no effect on 5 cases, with a total effective rate of 90.5%. Of the 50 cases in the control group, cure was found in 5 cases, obvious effect in 13 cases, effect in 20 cases, no effect in 12 cases, the total effective rate being 76%. The total effective rate in the treatment group was higher than that in the control group. The rate of eliminating pyrolic Helicobacterium in the treatment group was 66.04%, similar to that in the control group. In a follow-up visit 6 months later, the recurrence rate in the treatment group was 13.33%, obviously lower than that of 41.66% in the control group.     

Treatment of Interstitial Peumopathy by Fei Tong Oral Liquid in the Malignant Tumor Patients after Radio-and/or Chemotherapy

Fei Tong Kou Fu Ye ([symbol: see text]) Fei Tong Oral Liquid) was used to treat 30 cases of interstitial pneumopathy after radio- and/or chemotherapy. In comparison with the control group (15 cases) treated with hormones, the therapeutic effects in improving dyspnea, cough, respiratory rate, cyanosis, findings in X-films and CT examination, partial pressure of oxygen in artery, FVC and VC were found significantly better (P < 0.05). The total effective rate obtained was 83.33%.     

Treatment of Cough and Dyspnea due to Acute Bronchitis by Plaster for Cough and Dyspnea-A Report of 735 Cases

In the light of the theory of treating the internal disease externally, an externally used plaster for treating cough and dyspnea due to acute bronchitis (Ke Chuan Yi Tie Kang [symbol: see text]-[symbol: see text]) was successfully applied to 735 cases of acute bronchitis (the treatment group), with the other 423 cases treated with routine western drugs as controls. The results showed that the cure rate in the treatment group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P < 0.01); and that in the treatment group, the cure rate for the wind-cold type of acute bronchitis was significantly higher than that for the wind-heat type of acute bronchitis (P < 0.01).     

One hundred and seven middle-aged and senile cases of coronary heart disease with ventricular premature beat treated by qing xin an shen fang.

The therapeutic principle of clearing away the heart-heat to induce tranquilization was adopted in 107 middle-aged and senile patients with ventricular premature beat of coronary heart disease on the basis of pathogenic features of phlegm, heat, blood stasis and deficiency in this condition. Qing Xin An Shen Fang ([symbol: see text] a formula for clearing away the heart-heat to induce tranquilization) was used in the treatment group and compared with mexiletine and Fu Fang Dan Shen Tablets ([symbol: see text] Compound Salvia Tablets) used in the control group. The results turned to be that the markedly effective rate was 85.1% and the total effective rate 96.3% in the treated group, better than that in the control group, with the former having a good antihypertensive and antihyperlipemic effect and an effect of improving microcirculation and clinical symptoms.     

Effects of Da Ding Feng Zhu Decoction in 30 Cases of Liver Fibrosis

To study the clinical effects of Da Ding Feng Zhu (大定风珠) Decoction on liver fibrosis. 56 patients withliver fibrosis due to chronic hepatitis B were randomly divided into a treatment group (30 cases treatedwith Da Ding Feng Zhu Decoction) and a control group (26 cases treated with colchicine). The serumlevels of hyaluronic acid (HA), procollagen Ⅲ (PC-Ⅲ), Ⅳ collagen (Ⅳ-C) and Laminin (LN) of thepatients were determined, compared and analyzed before treatment and after 3-month treatment in the twogroups. The results showed that in the treatment group, the levels of HA, PC-Ⅲ, Ⅳ-C and LN after3-month treatment were significantly lowered as compared to that before treatment (P＜0.01). In thecontrol group, only the HA level was obviously lowered (P＜0.05). There was an significant difference(P＜0.05) in PC-Ⅲ and Ⅳ-C and a very significant difference (P＜0.01) in HA after treatment between thetwo groups. It is therefore concluded that Da Ding Feng Zhu Decoction can lower serum indexes of liverfibrosis.     

Effects of Huang Qi Wu Wu Decoction on Plasma Proteins in 70 Cases of Chronic Pulmonary Heart Disease

Simple immune agar diffusion test was used to assay the contents of 12 plasma proteins in 70 cases ofchronic pulmonary heart disease treated by Huang Qi Wu Wu Decoction(黄芪五物汤),with theother 70 cases who were not given Huang Qi Wu Wu Decoction as the control group.The totalclinical effective rate in the treatment group was 90.0%,while that in the control group was 75.7%,with a statistically significant difference between the two groups(P<0.05).In the treatment group,thelevels of prealbumin,transferrin and fibronectin elevated obviously after treatment,and the contentsof C-reactive protein,ceruloplasmin,haptoglobin,α_1-antitrypsin and oh-acid glycoprotein decreasedmarkedly(P<0.01).In the control group,only the levels of ceruloplasmin and C-reactive proteindecreased significantly(P<0.05).It is shown that Huang Qi Wu Wu Decoction may enhance thetherapeutic effects for pulmonary heart disease,regulate the metabolism of plasma proteins,andimprove the life quality of the patients.     

Acupuncture Treatment of Chronic Superficial Gastritis by the Eight Methods of Intelligent Turtle

With the clinical manifestations and the point electric conduction volume as the indexes, the authors observed the immediate effects of the acupuncture treatment on chronic superficial gastritis with the points selected according to the date and time set by Ling Gui Ba Fa ([symbol: see text] Eight Methods of Intelligent Turtle), which was compared with the effects in the control group treated with the points selected according to syndrome-differentiation. A higher symptom improvement rate (P < 0.01) and a higher channel's balance-inverting rate were noticed in the former (P < 0.01), indicating that Ling Gui Ba Fa can give a better therapeutic results.     

Observation on the Therapeutic Effect of Shu Feng Huo Luo Pian for Treatment of Osseous Arthritis

Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Chinese patent drug Shu Feng Huo Luo Pian (疏风活络片 Pill for Dispelling Wind and Activating Collaterals) for the treatment of osseous arthritis. Method: 50 cases of osseous arthritis were divided randomly into two groups, the Shu Feng Huo Luo Pian group (the experimental group), including 30 cases (aged 63.5±4 years), treated with 2 such pills, po, bid; and the control group, including 19 cases (aged 63±5 years), treated with Sulindac 0.2g, po, bid. The two groups were all supplemented by medication of calcium Caltrate D 0.6g, po, qd. The above-mentioned medications were administered for 2 courses, 2 weeks constituting a course. Result: The total effective rate of the experimental group evaluated by the doctors was 83.3%, and that evaluated by the patients was 90%, with mild side effects. Conclusion: Shu Feng Huo Luo Pian is an effective Chinese patent drug for treating osseous arthritis, with less and mild side effects. Osseous arthritis is characterized mainly by chronic arthralgia, ankylosis, and arthroncus accompanied with dysfunction of the joint. It affects predominantly the movable joints of the human body, such as the joint of the hip, knee, ankle, elbow, and finger. It is a commonly seen disease, which mostly affects the life activities of the aged people. Its morbidity rises along with age. X-ray mass survey has shown that the morbidity of this disease among people aged 15-24 years is about 10%, while that among people aged 55 years is about 80%1. As China is entering an aged society, due attention should be paid to this kind of disease. This article offers a clinical observation on the therapeutic effect of Shu Feng Huo Luo Pian (疏风活络片 Pill for Dispelling Wind and Activating Collaterals) for 50 cases of osseous arthritis as reported below.     

Effects of San Qi on Gastric Secretion and Protective Factors of Gastric Mucosa in the Rat with Precancerous Lesion of Stomach

In the model rat with precancerous lesion of stomach induced by the combined method of insertion of a spring into the pylorus and high salt hot paste, effects of San Qi ([symbol: see text] Radix Notoginseng) on gastric secretion and protective factors of stomach were investigated. The results indicated that gastric secretion, gastric mucosal blood flow (GMBF) and aminohexose content lowered significantly, and malondialdehyde (MDA) increased significantly (P < 0.01) in the model group as compared with the normal group; after treatment with San Qi Powder for 12 weeks, both gastric secresion and GMBF increased, and MDA content decreased as compared with the negative control group (P < 0.01), with no significant increase of aminohexose content. It is suggested that San Qi ([symbol: see text] Radix Notoginseng) may improve gastric secretion, and that increase of GMBF and antagonism against the lesion of oxygen free radicals are possibly one of its mechanisms.     

Clinical observation of Chinese drugs in prevention of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.

Observation of the preventive and curative effects of Herba Artemisiae Scopariae [symbol: see text], Fructus Gardeniae [symbol: see text], Radix Scutellariae [symbol: see text] and Radix et Rhizoma Rhei Preparata [symbol: see text] in 30 cases of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia showed that both the peak value of serum total bilirubin and the incidence of hyperbilirubinemia were obviously lower than that in the control group.     

Seventy-two Cases of Antidiabetic-Induced Hepatopathy Treated by Huatan Yigan Decoction

In order to observe the therapeutic effects of Huatan Yigan Decoction (化痰益肝汤 Decoction for resolving phlegm and replenishing the liver) on antidiabetic-induced hepatopathy, 129 cases were divided into two groups, 72 cases in the treatment group were administrated with Huatan Yigan Decoction and 57 cases in the control group with the liver-protecting drugs. Their liver function, plasma prothrombin time (PT), blood urea nitrogen and symptoms of the patients before and after treatment were observed during the three therapeutic courses. Results: The total effective rate and cured rate of the treatment group manifested an obvious difference in comparison with those of the control group (P＜0.05 or P＜0.01). Even though the liver function, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and symptoms in both groups were improved markedly, these indicators in the treatment group were improved more markedly than those in control group (P＜0.01). No adverse effect was found during the treatment. Conclusion: Huatan Yigan Decoction shows a repair action on hepatic injury.