Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
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J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. · Apr 2020
Review Meta AnalysisHerbal medicine in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders: A systematic review with meta-analysis.
The efficacy of herbal medicines (HMs) for functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional dyspepsia (FD) and functional constipation (FC) is controversial. A systematic review with meta-analysis was conducted to determine their effectiveness for FGIDs. ⋯ Our findings provide a positive signal for HMs as a potentially well-tolerated and effective treatment for FGIDs, deserving further examination in high-quality trials.