Chinese Herbal Bath for Eczema: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of 39 Randomised Controlled Trials

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q2 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Journal of Herbal Medicine Pub Date : 2024-10-23 DOI:10.1016/j.hermed.2024.100959

Yiran Chen , Xiaoxuan Ma , Xiaoya Fei , Ying Luo , Yue Luo , Xin Ma , Le Kuai , Bin Li , Bin Fan , Xiaojie Ding

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Abstract

Introduction

Chinese herbal bath (CHB) shows promise in treating eczema, but high-grade clinical evidence is lacking. This review aims to systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of CHB in the treatment of eczema.

Methods

PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, China Network Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP Chinese Journal Service Platform, and Wan Fang Database were searched for Randomised controlled trials comparing CHB with non-CHB interventions for eczema. RevMan5.4 software was used to calculate the 95% confidence interval (CI) risk ratio (RR) and perform meta-analysis.

Results

Our meta-analysis incorporated data from 39 randomised controlled trials, demonstrating CHB's enhanced efficacy over conventional therapy (RR, 1.15; 95% CI, 1.11–1.20; P < 0.00001) and improved outcomes when used in conjunction with conventional therapy (RR, 1.14; 95% CI, 1.09–1.19; P < 0.00001). Significant improvements were observed in Eczema Area Severity Index scores (mean difference [MD], −1.04; 95% CI, −1.50 to −0.59; P < 0.00001), visual analogue scale scores (MD, −0.61; 95% CI, −0.64 to −0.58; P < 0.00001), and Dermatology Life Quality Index scores (MD, −1.15; 95% CI, −1.68 to −0.61; P < 0.00001), alongside a lower recurrence rate (RR, 0.24; 95% CI, 0.14–0.41; P < 0.00001) without an increased risk of adverse events. Additionally, immunological marker analysis revealed significant modulatory effects on the immune response.

Conclusions

Chinese herbal bath represents a safe and effective alternative for eczema treatment, offering significant clinical improvements and potential immunological benefits. Future research should focus on larger, high-quality randomised controlled trials and detailed biochemical analyses of CHB formulations to further validate these findings and explore the mechanisms of action.

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Journal of Herbal Medicine INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Herbal Medicine, the official journal of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, is a peer reviewed journal which aims to serve its readers as an authoritative resource on the profession and practice of herbal medicine. The content areas of the journal reflect the interests of Medical Herbalists and other health professionals interested in the clinical and professional application of botanical medicines. The objective is to strengthen the research and educational base of herbal medicine with research papers in the form of case studies, original research articles and reviews, monographs, clinical trials and relevant in vitro studies. It also publishes policy statements, opinion pieces, book reviews, conference proceedings and profession related information such as pharmacovigilance reports providing an information source for not only the Herbal Practitioner but any Health professional with an interest in phytotherapy.