ReviewEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2019
Traditional Acupuncture Meets Modern Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Perspectives.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Acupoint nanocomposite hydrogel for simulation of acupuncture and targeted delivery of triptolide against rheumatoid arthritis.Journal of nanobiotechnology · 2021Article
- The Meridian Tropism and Classification of Red Yeast Rice Investigated by Monitoring Dermal Electrical Potential.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2021Article
- Acupuncture and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain.Current rheumatology reports · 2020Review
- History of Laser Acupuncture: A Narrative Review of Scientific Literature.Medical acupuncture · 2020Review
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Abstract
Acupuncture is an ancient method in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Usually acupuncture needles are inserted into the body to achieve therapeutic effects. However, there are still some challenges to achieve consensuses. What is the essence or anatomy of acupuncture meridians? How does acupuncture work? How to improve acupuncture clinical therapeutic effect? These questions may be addressed by highlighting recent developments in innovative nanotechnology. The aim of this review is to elucidate the possible applications and future potential of nanotechnology in acupuncture. Nanoparticles are promising for imaging and it may gain a better understanding of the essence of meridian. Nanotechnology enables nanochips/nanosensors providing new solutions in detection reactive molecules
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