Challenges in integrating traditional Chinese medicine and gut microbiota research for insomnia treatment

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World Journal of Clinical Cases

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World J Clin Cases. Oct 16, 2024; 12(29): 6271-6274
Published online Oct 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i29.6271

Challenges in integrating traditional Chinese medicine and gut microbiota research for insomnia treatment

Maham Bilal, Abdulqadir J Nashwan

Maham Bilal, Department of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi 74200, Pakistan

Abdulqadir J Nashwan, Department of Nursing and Midwifery Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha 3050, Qatar

Author contributions: Bilal M and Nashwan AJ contributed to manuscript conceptualization, writing, editing, and literature review; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.

Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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Corresponding author: Abdulqadir J Nashwan, MSc, Research Scientist, Department of Nursing and Midwifery Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Rayyan Road, Doha 3050, Qatar. anashwan@hamad.qa

Received: June 4, 2024
Revised: June 25, 2024
Accepted: July 4, 2024
Published online: October 16, 2024
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Core Tip: This editorial outlines the limitations of the application of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in treating insomnia. The paucity of research on human models decreases the reliability of scientific reasoning which backs the efficacy of combined microbial gut-brain axis and TCM treatment for insomnia. This editorial also emphasizes the cultural sensitivity surrounding TCM use. We also discourage excessive fund allocation to TCM research as it could harm the research potential of Western medicine which is more effective against insomnia.