Ancient herbal recipe put to the test for PCOS
NCT ID NCT04120597
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a traditional Chinese herbal mixture (Zishen Qingre Lishi Huayu) can help women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) ovulate more regularly. The trial involved 126 women aged 20 to 40 and used a double-blind, placebo-controlled design to measure ovulation rates and metabolic improvements. The goal was to gather strong evidence for a treatment that may help manage PCOS symptoms.
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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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