International Research in Chinese Medicine

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Zhang Zhenshu, a master of traditional Chinese medicine, in the treatment of depression with the Qiaoyu Decoction. Methods A randomized controlled design was adopted. 72 patients were randomly divided into an observation group of 36 cases (Shujiang Zhongyu Decoction group) and a control group of 36 cases (escitalilam oxalate). After 6 weeks of treatment for both groups, the scores of the Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD-24 items), the Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality before and after treatment were observed and compared between the two groups Quantitative Index (PSQI) score and TCM Syndrome score. Results The total effective rate was 94.4% in the treatment group and 77.7% in the control group. There was a statistically significant difference in the total effective rate between the two groups (P<0.05). Both groups of patients showed significant improvement after treatment with the TCM concomitant symptom score compared with that before treatment. The improvement in the treatment group was significantly better than that in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion The National Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhang Zhenshu, has a remarkable therapeutic effect on depression and is worthy of clinical promotion and application.

Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine Zhang Zhen; Shu Tiao Jie Yu Tang; Depression