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Na Zhao1, Qianqian Wang1, Lutong Li1

  • 1Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, People's Republic of China.

Nature and Science of Sleep
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PubMed
Summary

The Sancai acupoint matching method effectively treats primary insomnia, improving sleep quality and emotional well-being. This acupuncture approach also enhances objective sleep and increases key biochemical markers like serotonin and BDNF.

Keywords:
5-HTBDNFSancai acupoint matching methodacupunctureprimary insomniarandomized controlled trial

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