allopathic vs. bian-zheng formulation

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I, too, would be interested in knowing where these conclusions came from.

About a year ago, I posted a request on this list for any references to

controlled clinical research that compared the results of allopathic-style

use of Chinese herbal formulas to individually tailored formulas based on

the bian-zheng patterns. No one could give me any references at that time.

 

If such conclusions came from Chinese research, I would want to examine the

experimental design, as most Chinese research is very poorly done and

allows a high degree of subjectivity to creep in.

 

Roger

 

 

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>RE: Re: learning styles and self-study

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>> 2. research shows both allopathic and standardized formulas for patterns

>> to work at least

>> as well as completely individualized ones. There is evidence to support

>> all three methods

>> as equally effective.

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>Can you back this up? I cannot think of that many studies that have

>compared all three... hhmm IBS study... well the individualized style won

>(long-term)... I want to hear more before I except such generalized

>statements...

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>And should your word 'patterns' be 'diseases'?

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---Roger Wicke, PhD, TCM Clinical Herbalist

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Rocky Mountain Herbal Institute, Hot Springs, Montana USA

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