Electroacupuncture: Mechanisms and clinical application

Author(s): Ulett, G. A., Han, S. P. , Han, J. S.

Journal/Book: biol Psychiatry. 1998; 44(2): 129-138.

Abstract: Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese method to treat diseases and relieve pain. We have conducted a series of studies to examine the mechanisms of this ancient method far pain relief This article reviews some of our major findings. Our studies showed that acupuncture produces analgesic effect and that electroacupuncture (EA) is more effective than manual acupuncture. Furthermore, electrical stimulation via skin patch electrodes is as effective as EA. The indu . Clinical studies suggesting its effectiveness for the treatment of various types of pain, depression, anxiety, spinally induced muscle spasm, stroke, gastrointestinal disorders, and drug addiction were also discussed.

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