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Sixty students aged 18-25 years were randomly allocated into acupuncture group (AG) (n=30) and control group (CG) (n=30). The AG underwent 20 min of acupuncture/day, while the CG underwent their normal routine for 10 days. Assessments were performed before and after the intervention. Results: Between-group analysis showed a significant increase in …
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- 30 September
The Chinese herb Qing Yang Shen (Auricledleaf Swallowwort Root) relieves Alzheimer’s disease
The present study aims to assess the neuroprotective effects of Qing yang shen, a Chinese herbal medicine, in Alzheimer’s disease cellular and animal models and to determine its underlying mechanisms involving ALP regulation. Methods: Qing yang shen extract was prepared and its chemical components were characterized by LC/MS. Then the pharmacokinetics …
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The Chinese herbal formula Ge Gen Qin Lian Tang relieves diabetic kidney disease
This study explored the in vivo effects and mechanisms of the modern classical prescription Supplemented Gegen Qinlian Decoction Tang against diabetic kidney disease. Sixty rats were randomly divided into the normal group, model group, Gegen Qinlian Decoction Tang group, and rosiglitazone(ROS) group. The modified diabetic kidney disease rat model was …
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Electroacupuncture and the Chinese herbal formula Gui Zhi Ge Gen Tang is effective for vertigo
Cervical vertigo is a common clinical disease. In this study, we investigated the clinical efficacy of adding the treatment protocol of Gui Zhi Ge Gen Tang and electroacupuncture to the Western medical treatment in cervical vertigo. The results showed that the total effective rate of the study group was higher …
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Electroacupuncture reduces stress
We used an established preclinical social defeat stress mouse model to study whether EA treatment modulates PTSD-like symptoms and understand its underlying mechanisms. To this end, male C57BL/6 mice were subjected to repeated social defeat stress (RSDS) for 6 consecutive days to induce symptoms of PTSD and treated with EA …
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Ginseng helps reduce diabetes
For the purpose of this review, the following databases were consulted: the PubMed Database (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov), Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (http://www.cnki.net), National Science and Technology Library (http://www.nstl.gov.cn/), Wanfang Data (http://www.wanfangdata.com.cn/) and the Web of Science Database (http://apps.webofknowledge.com/). Results: Ginseng exhibits glucose-lowering effects in different diabetic animal models. In addition, Ginseng may prevent …
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Acupuncture reduces cytokine storm and improves survival rate in those infected
team of researchers led by neuroscientists at Harvard Medical School has successfully used acupuncture to tame systemic inflammation in mice. In the study, published Aug. 12 in Neuron, acupuncture activated different signaling pathways that triggered either a pro-inflammatory or an anti-inflammatory response in animals with bacterially induced systemic inflammation. Further, the …
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Acupuncture and moxibustion improves chronic sinusitis
Sixty male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into 6 groups, namely normal control, sham operation, CRS model, medication, acupuncture plus smokeless moxibustion (Acu+smokeless Moxi) and acupuncture plus smoky moxibustion (Acu+smoky Moxi) groups, with 20 mice in each group. The CRS model was established by inserting a piece of polyporous sponge …
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Chinese herbs and moxibustion boosts the immune system and improves allergic acne
A total of 60 patients with allergic acne were rando-mized into an observation group (30 cases) and a control group (30 cases).Thirty healthy employees were in the healthy group. In the control group, Guifu Yuhe decoction was prescribed for oral administration, while in the observation group, on the base of …
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Electroacupuncture improves cognitive function in chronic fatigue syndrome
Forty-eight SD rats were randomly divided into control, model, EA and inhibitor groups (n=12 in each group). The CFS model was established by multi-factor compound stress stimulation method. Rats of the EA group received EA (50 Hz, 1 mA) at “Baihui” (GV20), Emotional Area I and bilateral Sensory Area for …
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