TREATING GYNAECOLOGICAL DISORDERS WITH TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE: A REVIEW

Authors

  • Jue Zhou
  • Fan Qu

Keywords:

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM), acupuncture, gynaecological disorders, review.

Abstract

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has significant advantages in treating gynaecological disorders. The paper has provided a brief introduction on the current progress of treating some gynaecological disorders including endometriosis, infertility, dysmenorrhea, abnormal uterine bleeding, premenstrual syndrome, menopausal syndrome, uterine fibroids, chronic pelvic inflammation, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), cervicitis and vaginitis with Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) and acupuncture. The use of TCM in the field of assisted reproductive techniques (ART) has also been included in the review. In addition, thirty-two commonly used Chinese medicinal formulas in treating gynaecological disorders have been introduced.

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Published

2009-05-23

How to Cite

Zhou, J., & Qu, F. (2009). TREATING GYNAECOLOGICAL DISORDERS WITH TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE: A REVIEW. African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 6(4), 494–517. Retrieved from https://journals.athmsi.org/index.php/ajtcam/article/view/519

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 4 (2009)

Section

Review

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