Ding Chuan Tang in stabilized asthmatic children

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Chan CK, Kuo ML, Shen JJ, See LC, Chang HH, Huang JL. Ding

Chuan Tang, a Chinese herb decoction, could improve airway hyper-

responsiveness in stabilized asthmatic children: a randomized, double-

blind clinical trial*. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2006 Aug;17(5):316-22.

Division of Allergy, Asthma and Rheumatology, Dept of Pediatrics,

Chang Gung Children's Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taoyuan,

Taiwan. TCM has a long history of application in the treatment of

bronchial asthma. Solid scientific evidence, however, is not available

despite its widespread use among patients worldwide and in Taiwan. To

assess the effect of Ding Chuan Tang (DCT) in airway hyper-

responsiveness (AHR) on asthmatic children via randomized, double

blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. This study enrolled children who

were aged 8-15 and diagnosed as mild to moderate persistent asthma

patients. They were randomly allocated to receive 6.0 g DCT or placebo

daily for 12 wk. Self-recorded daily symptom scores, medication scores,

and morning and evening peak expiratory flow rates were returned at

the monthly clinic. Pulmonary function test, methacholine challenge test,

and serum inflammatory mediators were measured before and at the

end of the trial. Fifty-two asthmatic children completed the clinical study.

Twenty-eight patients were assigned to the treatment group and 24 to

the placebo group. At the end of the treatment period, AHR determined

by log PC(20) was significantly improved in the DCT group (0.51 +/-

1.05 mg/ml vs. 0.26 +/- 0.84 mg/ml, p = 0.034). The total clinical and

medication reduced parameters showed improvement in the DCT group

(p = 0.004). The AHR, symptom and medication scores in children with

persistent asthma were significantly improved with DCT treat for 12 wk.

The results suggested more stable airways achieved with such an add-

on complementary therapy. PMID: 16846448 [PubMed - in process]

 

 

http://alternativehealing.org/ding_chuan_tang_for_asthma.htm by Joe

Hing Kwok Chu says: Dingchuan Tang (Source: Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji

Ju Fang): Composition: Baiguoren-S Ginkgo 20g; Sangbaipi-Cx Mori

15g; Kuandonghua-Fl Tussilaginis Farfarae 10g; Suzi-Fr Perillae 10g;

Xingren-S Armeniacae 10g; Banxia-Rz Pinelliae 5g; Huangqin-Rx

Scutellariae 5g; Gancao-Rx Glycerrhizae 4g; Mahuang-Hb Ephedrae 3g

.. Boil in 600ml water. Reduce to 200ml. Strain. Make into 3 parts. Take

1 part each time, tid.

 

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