Effect of Meditation Combined with Herbal Medicine on Chronic Anxiety: A Meta-Analysis
Journal · Journal of Psychosomatic Research (2023)
Original authors · Kim CH, Baek YH, Jeon SW, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2023.075
Summary
Fourteen RCTs evaluating the combined effects of meditation and herbal medicine on chronic anxiety were meta-analyzed. The combination group showed additional BAI score reduction (MD: -4.21) compared to monotherapy.
Key figures
Analyzed RCTs
14 RCTs
BAI MD
-4.21
Combination benefit
Synergistic effect
Conclusion
The combination of meditation and herbal medicine provides synergistic effects for chronic anxiety.
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