Xiangju Capsules Show Higher Effectiveness for Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms

A systematic review and meta-analysis looked at data from 1,968 patients with allergic rhinitis. The researchers compared Xiangju capsules alone or with standard treatment against conventional treatment alone. The study found that adding Xiangju capsules led to a higher overall effective rate. Patients taking the capsules also reported lower scores for runny nose and sneezing. Additionally, the treatment lowered levels of IL-4 and IgE while raising IL-12 levels. These changes suggest a potential impact on the immune response associated with the condition. The evidence indicates that the capsules were generally well tolerated. No significant difference was seen in the rate of adverse events between the groups. However, the study notes that the certainty of the evidence is limited. This means the results should be viewed with caution until more data is available. Further high-quality studies are needed to confirm these findings before changing standard care.