Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Chang-Kang-Fang formula (CKF), a multi-herb
traditional Chinese medicinal formula, has been clinically used for treatment of irritable …

Background: Acupuncture has been extensively applied to manage irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS) in clinical practice in China. Some randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have …

Complimentary alternative treatment regimens are widely used in irritable bowel syndrome
(IBS), but the evidence supporting their use varies. For psychological treatment options …

BACKGROUND Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional constipation (FC) are two
commonly encountered functional gastrointestinal disorders in clinical practice and are …

What is known and Objective: The complexity and diversity of irritable bowel syndrome's
(IBS) presentation make treatment difficult. Although there are reviews and guidelines for …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic disease that adversely effects quality of
life and is associated with substantial direct and indirect health care costs. It is defined by a …

Background. Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) and constipation‐predominant irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS‐C) are common functional lower gastrointestinal disorders that impair …

METHODS: The abdominal symptom data were pooled from 3 randomized controlled trials
(NCT01923428, T3MPO-1 [NCT02621892], and T3MPO-2 [NCT02686138]). Weekly scores …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a highly prevalent functional disorder that reduces patients'
quality of life. It is a chronic disorder characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort …

AIM: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder and many patients fail to find
adequate relief from conventional therapies for their symptoms. This study tests the claim …