Acupuncture therapy: mechanism of action, efficacy, and safety: a potential intervention for psychogenic disorders?

Author: Kawakita K, Okada K.
Conference/Journal: Biopsychosoc Med.
Date published: 2014 Jan 20
Other: Volume ID: 8 , Issue ID: 1 , Pages: 4 , Word Count: 59


Scientific bases for the mechanism of action of acupuncture in the treatment of pain and the pathogenic mechanism of acupuncture points are briefly summarized. The efficacy and safety of acupuncture therapy is discussed based on the results of German clinical trials. A conclusion on the role for acupuncture in the treatment of psychogenic disorders could not be reached.
PMID: 24444292

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