title: Qi-promoting and phlegm-resolving method for treatment of diabetic microvascular complications.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate the effects of qi-promoting and phlegm-resolving approach in treatment of diabetic microvascular complications.
  
  
  METHODS
  Clinical observation of cases given modified Wen Dan Tang ([symbol: see text] Gallbladder-warming Decoction).
  
  
  RESULTS
  Favorable results obtained in cases of diabetic microvascular complications of the type of stagnancy of qi and phlegm (diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy and diabetic foot).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Wen Dan Tang is effective for diabetic microvascular complications of the type of stagnancy of qi and phlegm.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Basic Theories, China Academy of TCM, Beijing.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Gao
mesh_terms: D003925:Diabetic Angiopathies / Q000188:drug therapy*; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal