Efficacy and safety of Xiangsha liujunzi decoction for functional dyspepsia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Functional dyspepsia is a highly prevalent digestive disorder. The limited effectiveness of current pharmaceutical interventions necessitates the exploration of alternative therapeutic options for functional dyspepsia. Xiangsha liujunzi decoction, a well-known traditional Chinese medicine formulation, has been widely employed in the treatment of functional dyspepsia in China. Nevertheless, the effectiveness of Xiangsha liujunzi decoction in the treatment of functional dyspepsia remains uncertain.

Objective

To examine the effectiveness and safety of Xiangsha liujunzi decoction for treating functional dyspepsia.

Methods

We retrieved seven databases containing randomized controlled trials on functional dyspepsia published up until 31 July 2023. The quality of

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11200127 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature