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Acupuncture at Zusanli (ST36) for Experimental Sepsis: A Systematic Review
Joint Authors
Lai, Fang
Ren, Yang
Lai, Chengzhi
Chen, Rui
Yin, Xuelian
Tan, Caixia
Li, Jiansen
Yang, Chunmei
Liang, Guorong
Li, Jun
Zeng, Ruifeng
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-16, 16 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-03-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Sepsis is a global major health problem with high mortality rates.
More effective therapy is needed for treating sepsis.
Acupuncture has been used for various diseases, including severe infection, in China for more than 2,000 years.
Previous studies reported that acupuncture at Zusanli (ST36) might be effective in treating sepsis, but the efficacy and the quality of evidence remain unclear since there is no systematic review on acupuncture at ST36 for sepsis.
Methods.
Seven databases were searched from the inception of each database up to May 2019.
Ultimately, 54 studies using acupuncture at ST36 for the treatment of experimental sepsis were identified in both English and Chinese literature with systematic review procedures.
Results.
Acupuncture might be useful in reducing injuries induced by sepsis in cardiac, lung, kidney, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and immune system.
Its potential mechanisms for antisepsis might include reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, improving microcirculatory disturbance, and maintaining the immune balance mediated by dopamine.
However, the positive findings should be interpreted with caution due to poor methodological quality and publication bias.
Conclusion.
Acupuncture at ST36 might be a promising complementary strategy for controlling sepsis inflammation, yet further studies are needed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lai, Fang& Ren, Yang& Lai, Chengzhi& Chen, Rui& Yin, Xuelian& Tan, Caixia…[et al.]. 2020. Acupuncture at Zusanli (ST36) for Experimental Sepsis: A Systematic Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155841
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lai, Fang…[et al.]. Acupuncture at Zusanli (ST36) for Experimental Sepsis: A Systematic Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155841
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lai, Fang& Ren, Yang& Lai, Chengzhi& Chen, Rui& Yin, Xuelian& Tan, Caixia…[et al.]. Acupuncture at Zusanli (ST36) for Experimental Sepsis: A Systematic Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155841
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1155841