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Article: Herbal medicine for IBS.
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- Bandolier
- Article date:
- February 1, 1999
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As many as 20% of the population may suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) at some time or another. It is characterised by recurrent or chronic abdominal pain, with distension and disturbed defecation. Many people just live with it, but for some it has a large impact on their lives.
It is a condition for which many people seek alternative therapy, often without any clear evidence. For the use of Chinese herbal medicine, a new, high-quality randomised trial [1] provides good evidence for effectiveness.
Design
This trial randomised people with IBS to receive a placebo, or standard or individualised Chinese herbal medicine. The trialists went ...