biostudies-literatureUnknown16Wu X<h4>Background</h4>Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a critical condition with high ICU mortality. Despite treatments such as mechanical ventilation, outcomes remain poor, with in-hospital mortality reaching 40% and various complications negatively affecting patient prognosis. Chinese Herbal Medicines (CHM) offers a promising, safe, and reliable alternative therapy. When combined with Western symptomatic treatments, CHM can produce synergistic effects, enhancing the overall intervention and improving patient outcomes.<h4>Objective</h4>This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of four CHMs - Xuanbai Chengqi Decoction (XBCQD), Dachengqi Decoction (DCQD), Liangge Powder (LGP), and Fusu Agent (FSA) - in managing ARDS. Using a network meta-analysis (NMA), the study ranks these formulFrontiers in pharmacology1671930https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12678923biostudies-literatureEfficacy comparison of four different Chinese herbal mediciness in intervening acute respiratory distress syndrome: a bayesian network meta-analysis.PMC12678923Liu ZWang FLuo YFeng SWu XDai XfalseEfficacy comparison of four different Chinese herbal mediciness in intervening acute respiratory distress syndrome: a bayesian network meta-analysis.<h4>Background</h4>Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a critical condition with high ICU mortality. Despite treatments such as mechanical ventilation, outcomes remain poor, with in-hospital mortality reaching 40% and various complications negatively affecting patient prognosis. Chinese Herbal Medicines (CHM) offers a promising, safe, and reliable alternative therapy. When combined with Western symptomatic treatments, CHM can produce synergistic effects, enhancing the overall intervention and improving patient outcomes.<h4>Objective</h4>This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of four CHMs - Xuanbai Chengqi Decoction (XBCQD), Dachengqi Decoction (DCQD), Liangge Powder (LGP), and Fusu Agent (FSA) - in managing ARDS. Using a network meta-analysis (NMA), the study ranks these formul2025-01-01T00:00:00Z20252026-06-05T23:28:04.555Z2026-05-23T03:13:21.083ZS-EPMC126789234135789710.3389/fphar.2025.1671930