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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 14, 2014; 20(2): 561-568
Published online Jan 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i2.561
Xiangshaliujunzi Decoction for the treatment of diabetic gastroparesis: A systematic review
Jia-Xing Tian, Min Li, Jiang-Quan Liao, Wen-Ke Liu, Xiao-Lin Tong
Jia-Xing Tian, Min Li, Wen-Ke Liu, Xiao-Lin Tong, Department of Endocrinology, Guang′anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China
Jia-Xing Tian, Jiang-Quan Liao, Graduate College, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
Author contributions: Tian JX, Li M and Liao JQ conducted the data extraction and analysis; Tian JX and Liu WK wrote manuscript; Tong XL designed study; all authors final approval of the version to be published.
Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81173259; and National Basic Research Program of China, 973 Program, No. 2010CB530600
Correspondence to: Xiao-Lin Tong, Professor of Medicine, Department of Endocrinology, Guang′anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beixiange 5, Xicheng District, Beijing 100053, China. xiaolintong66@sina.com
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Received: July 4, 2013
Revised: October 21, 2013
Accepted: November 12, 2013
Published online: January 14, 2014
Core Tip

Core tip: This article is a systematic review of Xiangshaliujunzi Decoction (XSLJZD), which is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat stomach discomfort and diabetic gastroparesis. This article aims to evaluate the efficacy of XSLJZD for the treatment of diabetic gastroparesis. The incidence of diabetes has increased significantly, and so it is necessary to take active steps to prevent and treat diabetic complications. The clinical manifestations of diabetic gastroparesis are extremely apparent. Traditional Chinese medicine, an alternative approach for improving the symptoms of patients, has specific advantages and so it its efficacy should be carefully assessed. In addition to the improvement of patient symptoms and clinical indications, improved quality of life is of interest of this article.