The effects of banha-sasim-tang on dyspeptic symptoms and gastric motility in cases of functional dyspepsia: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, and two-center trial

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Introduction. Functional dyspepsia (FD) is highly prevalent, and no standard treatments exist for this condition. Herbal prescriptions are widely used to treat FD. In traditional Korean medicine, Banha-sasim-tang (BST) is a famous herbal prescription for dyspepsia. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of BST and to examine the relationship between gastric slow waves and dyspeptic symptoms. Materials and Methods. In total, 100 FD patients were recruited; BST or placebo was administered for 6 weeks. The gastrointestinal symptom scale, FD-related quality of life scale, and frequency or power variables regarding gastric slow waves were measured at 0, 6, and 14 weeks. Results. There were no significant differences in the overall dyspeptic symptoms or quality of life between the BST and placebo groups. However, early satiety was significantly improved in the BST group (P=0.009, at 6 weeks by intention-to-treat analysis). Abnormal gastric dysrhythmias and power ratios were also significantly improved by BST. Conclusion. BST had no significant effects on FD. However, early satiety appeared to improve after BST administration. Electrogastrography may be a useful technique for assessing changes in gastric motility dysfunction after interventions for FD. Further investigation focused on specific symptoms or subtypes of FD is required. © 2013 Jae-Woo Park et al.

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Park, J. W., Ko, S. J., Han, G., Yeo, I., Ryu, B., & Kim, J. (2013). The effects of banha-sasim-tang on dyspeptic symptoms and gastric motility in cases of functional dyspepsia: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, and two-center trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/265035

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