Efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal medicine for metabolic conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Observational studies indicate a high prevalence of dampness syndrome in metabolic diseases from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine theory. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) for metabolic conditions via the therapeutic approach of eliminating dampness.

Materials and methods

Six medical databases were searched up to August 2024 to identify randomised controlled trials (RCTs) involving individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hypertension, dyslipidaemia, or obesity, where the intervention included oral CHM targeting dampness. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration's tool. Meta-analyses and forest plots were generated using Review Mana

SUBMITTER: Liang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12808482 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature