Traditional medicine

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health challenge, with early and accurate diagnosis being critical for effective disease control. Traditional acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear microscopy has limited sensitivity, particularly in smear-negative cases. The advent of molecular techniques, such as the GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay and real-time PCR, has significantly improved the rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and rifampicin resistance.

6p vihizuzen 26-05-2025 1 1   Download

To evaluate the effects of auriculotherapy on treating insomnia at Department of Traditional Medicine and Physical Therapy, Tan Phu District Hospital, Ho Chi Minh city. Methods: Includes 64 patients were treated with auriculotherapy, according to the research methodology, clinical trial, assess the results before and after treatment.

5p vijiraiya 19-05-2025 1 1   Download

Cerebral infarction can lead to severe consequences. According to traditional medicine theory, electro-acupuncture and ear acupuncture are some of the successful treatments for rehabilitating the motor functions of paralyzed limbs. The goal of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of combining ear acupuncture (AT4) with traditional electro-acupuncture to aid in the recovery of individuals experiencing limb paralysis due to a brain infarction.

7p vijiraiya 19-05-2025 1 1   Download

Glycyrrhiza glabra L. has a long-standing history in traditional medicine across both Eastern and Western areas. The plant's phytochemials, such as glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhetic acid, and various flavonoids, offer significant therapeutic potential.

9p visarada 28-04-2025 3 1   Download

To investigate the clinical characteristics of Excess and Deficiency patterns according to Traditional Medicine and explore associated factors in patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 206 patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis and/or lumbar spondylosis and/or rheumatoid arthritis and/or periarthritis humeroscapularis who came for treatment at Hue Traditional Medicine Hospital.

10p vijiraiya 26-04-2025 1 1   Download

In everyday life, nature has given us countless useful medicinal plants. Among the common plants in Vietnam, the custard apple (Annona squamosa L.) has not been mainly used as a fruit but also traditionally as a medicine. However,studies on morphological characteristics remain limited in Vietnam as well as around the world. Determine the morphological and microscopic characteristics, and physicochemical features of A. squamosa leaves.

6p viling 11-10-2024 4 1   Download

Gout is one of arthritis diseases resulting from high levels of plasma uric acid. Screening of medicinal plants for analgesic and an-hyperuricemic effects is necessary to prevent and treat gout disease. Homalomena has been widely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of bone diseases. Homalomena pierreana is a newly discovered rare species found in Vietnam.

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Flavonoids, a diverse group of secondary metabolites, are known for their health-promoting properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities. Phyllanthus amarus is a medicinal plant with extensive traditional use and it is a rich source of flavonoids. This study aimed to elucidate the gene expression in flavonoid biosynthesis in P. amarus.

7p vifilm 11-10-2024 5 1   Download

Blood lipid metabolism disorder is related to the excess of fat in the blood, mainly caused by an uncontrolled diet and a sedentary lifestyle, causing atherosclerosis and embolism. The hard capsule to help prevent lipid metabolism disorder is prepared from the traditional medicine remedy Ban ha Bach truat Thien ma thang including 7 medicinal herbs Pinellia ternata, Gastrodia elata, Citrus reticulatai, Atractylodes macrocephala, Glycyrrhizae uralensis, Poria cocos and Crataegus pinnatifida.

11p viaburame 14-03-2025 3 1   Download

Topical medications derived from traditional medicines play a crucial role in dermatological treatment, often serving as the primary therapeutic approach. The underlying causes of dermatological conditions may include external factors such as wind, cold, dampness, heat, parasites, or internal imbalances such as stagnation of qi, blood stasis or deficiencies in liver and kidney function. Treatment methods in traditional medicine may incorporate remedies, surgical interventions, or a combination of both.

6p tuongmotranh 18-03-2025 4 1   Download

To develop the Bio-pharmacology major at the university level, a comprehensive survey of invertebrate arthropods (Arthropoda) and annelids (Annelida) utilized as Vietnamese traditional medicines was conducted. The survey was organized according to six criteria: (1) Vietnamese and medicinal name, (2) classification and scientific name, (3) distribution and habitat, (4) medicinal properties, (5) pharmaceutical effects, (6) discussion and comments.

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Red yeast rice is produced from rice using Monascus purpureus fungus, which results in the red colour of the fermented rice. Red yeast rice has been used for a thousand years as a food preservative and in traditional medicine to support vascular and digestive health. This study used Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to concurrently analyse citrinin and monacolin K produced by M. purpureus strain.

11p viaburame 14-03-2025 1 1   Download

Agastache rugosa (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Kuntze, a medicinal and ornamental plant in the Lamiaceae family, is mostly found in East Asian countries such as Vietnam, Korea, China, and Japan. All parts of this plant are used as traditional medicines to treat abdominal pain, congestion, chills, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, and dispel dampness.

7p viling 11-10-2024 5 1   Download

The growing trend of pursuing advanced education, particularly within the medical field, reflects a global shift towards higher academic and research aspirations. Taiwan stands out as a premier destination for international students, especially those from Asia, due to its robust economy, high-ranking educational institutions, and cultural affinity with neighboring countries.

4p viyamanaka 06-02-2025 2 1   Download

To investigate the characteristics of heart patterns according to traditional medicine and to examine the relationship between pro-BNP, EF indices, and the occurrence of these syndromes in patients with cardiovascular disease.

9p viyamanaka 06-02-2025 3 1   Download

The primary objective of this study was to investigate the connection between temperature variations and the range of motion (ROM) in the neck and shoulder regions following specific joint movements based on Traditional Medicine practices. To accomplish this, a novel infrared measurement method was employed to enhance the accuracy of assessments.

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Traditional medicine used the fruits of Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss to treat male hypogonadism and male infertility. This study was carried out to investigate the potential androgenic properties of the alcoholic extract of Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss fruits (CFE) in peripubertal castrated male rats.

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Solanum procumbens Lour. is a traditional medicinal plant known for its rich glycoalkaloid content. This research aimed to determine the suitable types and application rates of microbial organic fertilizers to enhance yield and glycoalkaloid content in Solanum procumbens Lour. A two-factor experiment was conducted using a Split-Plot Design (SPD) with three replications.

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Anxiety disorder is one of the issue that affects the patient's physical and mental health and reduces the effectiveness of treatment. At the moment, patients with underlying conditions, particularly those with hypertension, are more likely to experience anxiety problems. This lessens quality of life, accelerates disease progression, exacerbates illness symptoms, and decreases treatment compliance rates.

7p vinara 11-01-2025 3 1   Download

Zingiber Mill. is one of the most diverse genera in Vietnam with 36 recorded species, many of which have been used as traditional medicine to treat several ailments. Reports of studies on Z. nudicarpum D. Fang are relatively scarce. This study aimed to determine the microscopic characteristics, total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of Z. nudicarpum.

7p vihatake 06-01-2025 9 2   Download