Research summary (Electroacupuncture): A systematic review and meta-analysis of acupuncture for intestinal protection and underlying mechanisms in animal models of ulcerative coli - Medicine, 2026.
Read More »Acupuncture and Non-Invasive Neuromodulation Show Antidepressant-Like Effects via Brain, Immune, and Hormone Systems in Animal Studies
Research summary (Electroacupuncture): Acupuncture and non-invasive neuromodulation-induced neuro-endocrine-immune changes associated with the amelioration of depression-like beha - Current opinion in pharmacology, 2026.
Read More »Ginseng Extract Shows Consistent Bone-Protective Effects in Animal Models of Osteoporosis
Research summary (Traditional Chinese Medicine): Nutritional supplementation with extract and bone health in osteoporotic animal models: a systematic review and meta-analysis. - Frontiers in nutrition, 2026.
Read More »Network Meta-Analysis Finds Several Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies, Including Electroacupuncture, May Improve Fatigue-Related Markers in Animal Models
Research summary (Electroacupuncture): Effectiveness of non-pharmacological therapies in complementary and alternative medicine on improving fatigue levels, oxidative stress, infl - Frontiers in physiology, 2026.
Read More »Acupuncture can treat depression
Background: Despite the increasing global prevalence of depression, existing treatment methods have limitations. Acupuncture has been recognized for its potential to alleviate various diseases by regulating inflammatory cytokines. However, a comprehensive systematic analysis of the effects of acupuncture on depression through inflammatory cytokines is currently lacking. This review aims to evaluate …
Read More »The Chinese herbal formula Xiao Yao San relieves depression
Ethnopharmacological relevance: Clinical research and basic scientific experiments have shown that modified Xiao Yao San (MXYS) has antidepressant effects, whose system mechanism however has not been thoroughly characterised. Aim of the study: This research was aimed at evaluating the treatment effects of Xiao Yao San on chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS)-induced depressive …
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