Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Research Article

Application of the Delphi Method in the Construction of an Evaluating and Grading Scale for Evidence of Disease Prevention and Treatment in Ancient Books of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Table 5

Evaluation results of 10 “pre-evaluation” prescriptions.
Prescriptions nameAncient booksQuantity of versionQuantity of being citedAre they extensively studied in other ancient medical books of knowledge?Is it widely used in medical cases and notes?Is it widely used in modern literature?
Gualou Xiebai Banxia decoctionJin Gui Yao Lve31187885618220
Shengmai powderNei Wai Shang Bian Huo Lun132812562519320
Shenfu decoctionShi Yi De Xiao Fang6130482555720
Xuefu Zhuyu decoctionYi Lin Gai Cuo5112837237400
Baoyuan decoctionBo Ai Xin Jian6371266901720
Suhexiang pillTaiping Huimin Hejiju Fang30191110395743
Dangui Sini decoctionShang Han Lun2753046645219700
Danshen yinShi Fang Ge Kuo33281256160
Zhishi Xiebai Guizhi decoctionJin Gui Yao Lve3118789662580
Zhigancao decoctionShang Han Lun275304532745820
Mean25.51490.6553.363.610738.3
Median28.516050753.55990