Herbal medicine, Banxia-xiexin tang, for functional dyspepsia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2023|Frontiers in Pharmacology|Kim KJ, Ko SJ, Cho SH, Kim J, Park JW
Strong

Study Type

systematic review

Human / Animal / In Vitro

human

Sample Size

5525

Evidence Snapshot

Traditional Use
Strong
Human Evidence
Strong
Research Consistency
Insufficient
Safety Evidence
Insufficient

Abstract

This systematic review and meta-analysis of 57 RCTs with 5,525 participants evaluated Banxia-xiexin tang (BXT) for functional dyspepsia. BXT was more efficacious than Western medicine with higher total clinical efficacy rate. Combination therapy improved motilin levels and psychological symptoms measured by SCL-90-R. BXT and combination therapy were associated with fewer adverse events than Western medicine or placebo.

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Published July 2, 2026Reviewed content

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