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 »Electroacupuncture improves premature ovarian failure
Premature ovarian failure is the leading cause of female infertility, and there is no optimal treatment or medication available currently. For premature ovarian failure, electroacupuncture has been considered a promising therapeutic approach, but the mechanism for this is not clear. In this study, we explored the effects of electroacupuncture (CV4, …
Read More »Acupuncture reduces oxidative stress
Introduction: Oxidative stress is involved in the occurrence and development of multiple diseases. Acupuncture shows an excellent clinical efficacy in practical application but its mechanism remains unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis was aimed at assessing the effect of acupuncture on oxidative stress in animal models. Methods: PubMed, Embase, and Web of …
Read More »Commonly used Chinese herbs in the treatment of cancer
Cancer has emerged as one of the world’s most concerning health problems. The progression and metastasis mechanisms of cancer are complex, including metabolic disorders, oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and intestinal microflora disorders. These pose significant challenges to our efforts to prevent and treat cancer and its metastasis. Natural drugs have …
Read More »The Chinese herbal formula Yi Jing Tang improves sperm quality
Objective: To explore the mechanism of Yi Jing Tang improving sperm quality in oligozoospermia patients. Methods: Mouse Leydig cells were divided into five groups: normal control, acrolein-induced oxidative stress (ACR) model control, and low-, medium- and high-dose YJP. The ACR model was established in the latter four groups with 100 μmol/L acrolein, …
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