Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San and Migraine
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), when given for symptom
relief, has gained widespread popularity among migraine patients. The aim of
this study is to analyze the utilization of TCM among migraine patients in
Taiwan. The usage, frequency of service, and the Chinese herbal products
prescribed for migraine were evaluated using a representative sample of one
million subjects selected at random from the 22 million beneficiaries of the
National Health Insurance scheme of Taiwan. Overall, 89.3% (N=12,827) migraine
patients utilized TCM and 24.2% of them sought TCM with the intention of
treating their migraine-related symptoms. Migraine patients who are living in
urban area and those with an episodic migraine pattern (<15 days/month)
(aOR=3.18, 95% CI: 2.75-3.67) were more likely to be TCM users than those
living in a rural area and those who suffered from chronic migraine (≥15
days/month) (aOR=1.00). Overall, 81.2% of TCM visits involved the prescription
of a Chinese herbal remedy or remedies and Chuan-Xiong-Cha-Tiao-San,
Jia-Wei-Xiao-Yao-San, Ge-Gen-Tang, Xue-Fu-Zhu-Yu-Tang, Ban-Xia-Bai-Zhu-Tian-Ma-Tang,
Qing-Shang-Juan-Tong-Tang, Xiao-Chai-Hu-Tang, Tian-Ma-Gou-Teng-Yin, Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-Tang,
and Tian-Wang-Bu-Xin-Dan were the ten most frequently prescribed formula for
treating migraine based on syndrome differentiation. Chuan-Xiong-Cha-Tiao-San,
which contains sedative and anti-inflammatory agents, is the most commonly
prescribed Chinese herbal formula for the treatment of migraine-related
phenomena.
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