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Unlocking the Bioactivity of Cyperi Rhizoma as a Functional Food: Insights From Culinary Processing and Herb Combinations

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
Potential pharmacological activities of Cyperus rotundus L. (CR) when paired with six medicinal and edible herbs, exhibiting beneficial effects in anti‑inflammation, anti‑depression, pain relief, and so on. ABSTRACT Cyperi Rhizoma (CR), a globally invasive weed threatening major crops, paradoxically represents an underutilized resource for sustainable ...
Yuehan Liu, Liyuan Xu, Liting Lin, Maoyuan Jiang, Wan Liao, Tianhui Gao   +5 more
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation as an Alternative Therapy for Death Anxiety and Sleep Quality in End‐Stage Cancer Patients: An Experimental Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a complementary therapy to reduce tension. The present research was conducted to assess the effect of the Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) on death anxiety and sleep quality of cancer patients. Methods This was an experimental study with pre‐test and post‐test design.
Hadi Hasani, Majid Kazemi, Seyed‐Mohammad‐Ebrahim Pourhosseini   +2 more
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Effectiveness of applying auricular acupressure to treat insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Sleep
BackgroundInsomnia affects the quality of life of a significant number of individuals worldwide. Despite the fact that pharmaceutical sleep treatments have shown brief enhancements in sleep quality, these are still not recommended for the long-term ...
Li Jun, Li Xiong, Yu Wen, Wang Yongxiang
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The effect of acupressure on pain, menstrual symptoms, and comfort in adolescents with primary dysmenorrhea: a single-blind randomized controlled trial

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Background Integrative therapies, such as acupressure, may be employed for the management of primary dysmenorrhea (PD), which is a prevalent condition with a particularly high prevalence among adolescents.
Ahu Aksoy-Can, Aysu Buldum, Arzu Abiç, Duygu Vefikuluçay-Yilmaz   +3 more
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On Acupressure [PDF]

BMJ
J E Tierney, Aitchison, J Y, Simpson
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Clinical Observation of Auricular Acupressure Combined with Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Nicotine Dependence

康复学报, 2021
ObjectiveTo observe the clinical effect of auricular acupressure combined with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for nicotine dependence.MethodsA total of 90 patients with nicotine dependence were divided into three groups (combination group,
KUANG Hongjun, FU Shanshan, HUANG Qian, YANG Layuan, YUAN Yangyang, YUAN Nan, LIU Minquan, TANG Jian, FANG Chuang, ZHONG Feng   +9 more
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The effect of self-administered acupressure on pain severity and sleep quality of patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Background Pain in the knee joint area and reduced sleep quality are prevalent symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. This study examines the impact of self-administered acupressure on pain severity and sleep quality in patients with knee osteoarthritis ...
Elaheh Shourabi, Seyyed Abolfazl Vagharseyyedin, Hamidreza Bahrami Taghanaki, Zeinab Saremi   +3 more
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The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of acupressure for the control and management of chemotherapy-related acute and delayed nausea: Assessment of Nausea in Chemotherapy Research (ANCHoR), a randomised controlled trial

Health Technology Assessment, 2013
Background: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting remain difficult symptoms to manage in clinical practice. As standard antiemetic drugs do not fully eliminate these symptoms, it is important to explore the adjuvant role of non-pharmacological and ...
A Molassiotis, W Russell, J Hughes, M Breckons, M Lloyd-Williams, J Richardson, C Hulme, S Brearley, M Campbell, A Garrow, WD Ryder   +10 more
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Comparing the Effect of Acupressure and Reflexology on Sleep Condition Following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2020
Background and purpose: Sleep disorders after heart surgery lead to increased heart rate, increased myocardial oxygen demand, and cause dysrhythmia that worsen heart ischemia.
Seyed Milad Hoseini, Masoumeh Bagheri-Nesami, Hedayat Jafari, Seyed Noureddin Mousavinasab, Mohamad Abasi Teshnizi, Farhad Farid Hoseini, Kiarash Saatchi   +6 more
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The Role of Acupressure in Labor Pain Management: A Comprehensive Analysis of Efficacy and Maternal Outcomes

Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objectives: Labor pain management is a critical aspect of maternal care, with methods broadly classified as pharmacological and non-pharmacological.
Meng Zhang, Yu Wang, Huixian Zhou, Siyuan Song, Jie Mu   +4 more
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