Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional disease of intestinal tract associated with dysfunction of bowel motility. As its cause and pathogenesis is still unknown, there is no specific remedy so far. New approach of classification of IBS is under exploration to illustrate its essential pathogenetic features and improve its treatment.
Chinese medicine (includes Chinese herbs, acupuncture, etc.), which bases its diagnostic and treatment approach on the differentiation...