Network Meta-Analysis of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Degenerative Knee Osteoarthritis
Journal · Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)
Original authors · Woo HS, Kim TH, Kang JW, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116892
Summary
A network meta-analysis of 45 RCTs was conducted to compare the effects of 17 herbal prescriptions used for degenerative knee osteoarthritis. Banggihwanggi-tang and Dokhwalgisaeng-tang showed the highest rankings in pain reduction.
Key figures
Efficacy Ranking
1st-2nd rank
Analyzed Studies
45 studies
Conclusion
Banggihwanggi-tang and Dokhwalgisaeng-tang are the most effective herbal prescriptions for degenerative knee osteoarthritis.
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