Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine preparation, which has been clinically used to treat cardiac diseases in recent years. The present study aimed to examine the protective effects and possible mechanisms of moxibustion on doxorubicin-induced chronic heart failure in rats. The animals were divided into five groups, including the Control …
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Background: Due to concerns about risks associated with antidepressants and/or hypnotics, complementary therapies such as acupuncture have been sought by patients with active or previous depression to manage insomnia. This systematic review aimed to clarify if acupuncture is effective and safe enough to be recommended as an alternative or adjuvant therapy …
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Objective: To evaluate the effects of Tuina (massage) vs. non-Tuina traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatments on nocturnal enuresis in children. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted following the Preferred Reported Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. RevMan 5.3 software was used for meta-analysis. …
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Acupuncture and moxibustion have been accepted as add-on options for primary dysmenorrhea; however, the clinical evidence is still inadequate. We searched AMED, CENTRAL, EMBASE, PubMed, Web of Science, CBM, CNKI, VIP, Wangfang database, ANZCTR, ClinicalTrials.gov, and the WHO ICTRP, from their inception to February 2021. The pooled analysis of 13 …
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Previous systematic reviews elucidate the efficacy of Tai Chi on the rehabilitation and treatment for various chronic diseases. Yet, no consensus has been reached on its efficacy and safety from those with chronic kidney disease. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review to critically summarize what is already known about the …
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Ethnopharmacological relevance: Xiao Yao San is a traditional Chinese herbal formula that has long been used to treat liver cirrhosis, liver failure, and hepatocarcinoma. However, little is known about its mechanism of action and targets in treating chronic liver disease. Aim of the study: This study aimed to detect the critical transition …
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Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of ginger-indirect moxibustion for chronic fatigue syndrome. Methods: In this central randomized, controlled trial, 290 chronic fatigue syndrome participants were recruited and randomly allocated to group A (ginger-indirect moxibustion plus acupuncture) or group B (acupuncture alone). The study consisted of a treatment period of 8 …
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Objective: To compare the efficacy of short duration electroacupuncture with conventional electroacupuncture to reduce weight and other parameters in obese Thai women. Methods: A randomized crossover study was conducted in 76 simple obese women. Participants were randomized to undergo either eight weeks of 30-minute electroacupuncture (EA30) followed by an eight-week washout period, …
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Background: Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan improves the inhibitory immune status of mice with hepatocellular carcinoma by regulating Treg/Th1 balance. Hypothesis/purpose: To study the multi-material basis and multi-mechanisms of Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan against hepatocellular carcinoma by regulating Treg/Th1 balance in vitro and in vivo. Methods: UPLC-MS/MS was used to detect the …
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Objective: This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation in treating post-operative pain. Methods: This meta-analysis was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42021286753). We searched PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library for relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation in treating postoperative pain that were …
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