Effect of Herbal Medicine Administration for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review
Journal · Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2022)
Original authors · Chung WS, Bae KJ, Hong SU, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115912
Summary
Nine studies administering herbal medicine for carpal tunnel syndrome were systematically reviewed. Blood-activating stasis-resolving and swelling-reducing pain-relieving prescriptions were mainly used, effective for symptom improvement and nerve conduction enhancement.
Key figures
Symptom improvement rate
76%
Analyzed studies
9 studies
Conclusion
Herbal medicine administration is a useful adjunctive method for conservative treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.
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