Research areas

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The Centre’s research focuses on 29 conditions commonly treated by Chinese herbal medicine and/or acupuncture.

Cancer

Cancer pain

Colorectal cancer

 

Cardiovascular conditions

Chronic heart failure

 

Infection

Herpes zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia

 

Inflammatory and immune conditions

Allergic rhinitis

Rheumatoid arthritis

 

Mental health conditions

Unipolar depression

 

Metabolic and endocrine conditions

Overweight and obesity

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

 

Neurological conditions

Alzheimer's disease

Cervical radiculopathy

Insomnia

Migraine

Vascular dementia

Oral and gastrointestinal conditions

Irritable bowel syndrome

 

Renal and urogenital conditions

Diabetic kidney disease

Urinary tract infection

 

Reproductive health conditions

Endometriosis

Menopause

 

Respiratory conditions

Adult asthma

Chronic cough

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Rhinosinusitis

 

Skin conditions

Acne vulgaris

Atopic dermatitis

Chronic urticaria

Psoriasis vulgaris

 

Stroke

Post-stroke shoulder complications

Post-stroke spasticity

 

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Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine Book Series

The Centre has produced clinical monographs on a variety of health conditions, to support and inform Chinese medicine practitioners, students and teachers. These monographs form the Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine Book Series.

Publications

Centre researchers have also published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles on these conditions in high-impact journals. You can read more about these articles on the Centre's publications page.

Get in touch

To find out more about the China-Australia International Research Centre for Chinese Medicine (CAIRCCM), please email cairccm.rmit@rmit.edu.au.

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torres strait flag

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.