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Acupuncture for gastrointestinal diseases.

Xiang Li¹, Shan Liu², Hao Liu³

¹Clinical Research Institute, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China.

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Summary

Acupuncture offers benefits for various gastrointestinal disorders by addressing symptoms and underlying mechanisms. This traditional Chinese medicine practice shows promise in improving gut health and motility for patients seeking effective management strategies.

Keywords:

acupuncture gastrointestinal diseases traditional Chinese medicine 针刺; 胃肠道疾病; 中医

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Area of Science:

Integrative Medicine
Gastroenterology
Traditional Chinese Medicine

Background:

Acupuncture, a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is increasingly recognized globally.
Manual and electroacupuncture are frequently employed for managing gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, particularly when conventional treatments are insufficient or symptoms recur.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current evidence and clinical applications of acupuncture for managing a range of gastrointestinal conditions.
To elucidate the underlying mechanisms through which acupuncture exerts its therapeutic effects on the GI system.

Main Methods:

Review of clinical trials and established practices concerning acupuncture for GI disorders.
Identification of commonly used acupoints and their associated meridians (Large Intestine, Stomach, Bladder, Spleen).

Main Results:

Acupuncture demonstrates clinical benefits for functional gastrointestinal disorders, constipation, GERD, IBD, ileus, acute pancreatitis, and gastroparesis.
Key mechanisms include neuromodulation, enhanced GI motility, reduced visceral hypersensitivity, anti-inflammatory effects, gut microbiota modulation, and intestinal barrier repair.

Conclusions:

Growing evidence from well-designed clinical trials supports acupuncture's role in managing GI diseases.
Increased awareness and adoption by clinicians and gastroenterologists are anticipated for acupuncture in GI care.