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INTEGRATIVE CHINESISCHE MEDIZIN AM BEISPIEL DER BEHANDLUNG VON ENDOMETRIOSE

Integrative Chinese Medicine Using the Treatment of Endometriosis as an Example

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Zusammenfassung

Endometriose ist eine der häufigsten gynäkologischen Erkrankungen, deren Diagnosestellung oft 8–10 Jahre dauert. Die Integrative Chinesische Medizin (ICM) bringt das Beste aus moderner Phytopharmakologie, Chinesischer Medizin und konventioneller Medizin zusammen. Eine frühzeitige Therapie der Endometriose mit westlichen Arzneipflanzen in der ICM nach Jeremy Ross kann nicht nur Schmerzen behandeln, sondern die Lebensqualität verbessern und einer Chronifizierung vorbeugen.

Summary

Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases, which often takes 8-10 years to diagnose. Integrative Chinese Medicine (ICM) brings together the best of modern phytopharmacology, Chinese Medicine and conventional medicine. Early therapy of endometriosis with western medicinal plants in ICM according to Jeremy Ross can not only treat pain but improve the quality of life and prevent chronification.

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Tan-Bleinroth, L. INTEGRATIVE CHINESISCHE MEDIZIN AM BEISPIEL DER BEHANDLUNG VON ENDOMETRIOSE. Akupunkt Aurikulomed 48, 23–33 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s15009-022-5762-5

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