Lingzhi and Sen Miao San for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Summary

To study the efficacy of TCM as an effective supplement in addition to the traditional treatment in RA.

Timeline

Start

2005-05

Primary completion

2006-12

Completion

2006-12

Publications

• Li EK, Tam LS, Wong CK, Li WC, Lam CW, Wachtel-Galor S, Benzie IF, Bao YX, Leung PC, Tomlinson B. Safety and efficacy of Ganoderma lucidum (lingzhi) and San Miao San supplementation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot trial. Arthritis Rheum. 2007 Oct 15;57(7):1143-50. doi: 10.1002/art.22994.

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