Acupuncture for schizophrenia
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Title
Acupuncture for schizophrenia
Description
International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture (2017), Gong, Changzhen;Liu, Wei.
Abstract
This article attempts to review Chinese medical applications of acupuncture and herbal medicine in the treatment of schizophrenia. Compiled clinical evidence on the proposed mechanisms of action underlying the effects of acupuncture is presented, along with practical techniques and applications for Chinese medicine patterns commonly seen in schizophrenic patients. This paper presents classical approaches to schizophrenia from the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine and Sun Simiao's "ghost" prescription and herbal strategies for psychiatric conditions, and it also details relevant clinical evidence.
Alternative Title
International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture
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Date
Date Created
12/1/2018
Language
English
Type
Journal Article
doi
10.3103/S1047197917020028
issn
1074-1979
issue
2
page end
136
page start
118
volume
26