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What is the origin of acupoint [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, 2012
Acupoints originated from the ancient belief that diseases were caused by ghosts and evil spirits haunting the body. Acupoints were believed to be where the ghost and evil spirits hid, and thus, the rationale for healing was to expel the ghost and evil spirits directly from the diseased body part.
Yau, T, Li, L, Yau, C
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Simulation Study on Parameter Optimization of Laser Acupuncture Based on a Human Acupoint Skin Model

open access: yesPhotonics
To achieve precise and safe laser acupuncture treatment, a computational model of the skin acupoint was constructed utilizing COMSOL Multiphysics (Version 6.1). This model incorporates its multilayer anatomical structure: the epidermis, papillary dermis,
Zhike Zhao   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cosmetic Acupuncture for Facial Aging: Anatomy, Mechanobiology, and Clinical Evidence—A Narrative Review

open access: yesJournal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 25, Issue 10, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Cosmetic acupuncture is increasingly used for facial rejuvenation, but many proposed mechanisms are extrapolated from general acupuncture research, skin mechanobiology, wound‐healing models, or related percutaneous procedures. Direct evidence linking facial needling to structural remodeling of human skin remains limited.
Magdalena Grzonkowska   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of acupuncture Baihui acupoint-Yintang acupoint-Neiguan acupoint combined with conventional Western medicine treatment on cerebral blood flow in insomnia patients: a 3D-ASL functional magnetic resonance imaging study

open access: yesFrontiers in Neurology
AimTo explore the effect of acupuncture Baihui acupoint-Yintang acupoint-Neiguan acupoint combined with conventional Western medicine treatment on insomnia patients by functional magnetic resonance imaging.MethodsThis study adopted a randomized ...
Wei Wang   +4 more
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Acupoints Initiate the Healing Process [PDF]

open access: yesMedical Acupuncture, 2014
Background: As an important modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture has been widely accepted by the Western world in the past 4 decades because of this modality's efficacy and safety. A vast amount of acupuncture research has been done. However, the mechanisms of acupuncture actions are still elusive.
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Acupuncture Attenuates Neuroinflammation Following Acute Cerebral Infarction by Downregulating SPP1 to Ameliorate Immunological Niches

open access: yesBrain and Behavior, Volume 16, Issue 9, September 2026.
The study workflow and key mechanistic findings are illustrated. In cohort 1, serum samples from acute cerebral infarction (ACI) patients and healthy controls were screened using proteomics to identify differentially expressed proteins. In cohort 2, the therapeutic effects of acupuncture on ACI were further validated.
Jiang‐Peng Cao   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Information system of acupoint diagnosis and treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine [PDF]

open access: yesNetwork Biology, 2023
In this study we developed an information system of acupoint diagnosis and treatment for Traditional Chinese Medicine (ISADTTHM). In this system, there are 311 acupoints, about 600 acupoint indications and clinical applications, 12 meridians, 8 extra ...
WenJun Zhang, YanHong Qi
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Comorbidity Mechanism and Management of Chronic Low Back Pain and Major Depressive Disorder: From Neural Circuit Remodeling to Precision Medicine

open access: yesBrain and Behavior, Volume 16, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective This review systematically elaborates multi‐system interactive mechanisms underlying comorbid chronic low back pain (CLBP) and major depressive disorder (MDD), synthesizes recent advances in diagnosis, treatment, and management, and proposes precision medicine directions to address clinical challenges, including missed diagnosis ...
Lin Faqu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Chronic depression treated successfully with novel taping therapy: a new approach to the treatment of depression

open access: yesNeuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 2016
Chang Hyun Han,1,* Hwa Soo Hwang,2,* Young Joon Lee,3 Sang Nam Lee,4 Jane J Abanes,5 Bong Hyo Lee6 1Clinical Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, 2Chims-Saengvit Oriental Medicine Clinic, Seoul, 3Department of Preventive ...
Han CH   +5 more
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Acupuncture for Poststroke Dysphagia: An NTS‐Centered Hypothesis‐Generating Framework Linking the Brainstem Swallowing Network, Neuroimmune Regulation, and Vagal Anti‐Inflammatory Signaling

open access: yesBrain and Behavior, Volume 16, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Poststroke dysphagia (PSD) may reflect not only focal motor pathway injury but also instability of the brainstem swallowing network under neuroimmune, glial, and vascular microenvironmental stress. Methods This mechanism‐oriented narrative review synthesized evidence on swallowing central pattern generator (CPG) organization ...
Wei Li   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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