Electroacupuncture in Regulating Gastrointestinal Symptoms of COVID-19: A Mini-review-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Electroacupuncture in Regulating Gastrointestinal Symptoms of COVID-19: A Mini-review

Published:2023-04 Issue:15 Volume:29 Page:1163-1165
ISSN:1381-6128
Container-title:Current Pharmaceutical Design
language:en
Short-container-title:CPD

Author:

Yu Xianqiang¹²^ORCID,Wang Yingjie³

Affiliation:

1. School of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China

2. Department of Cardiology, University of California, Los Angeles, USA

3. Department of Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University (Qingdao), Qingdao, China

Abstract

Abstract: Nearly three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, there is still no effective treatment. In the meantime, more and more evidence indicate that gastrointestinal symptoms are important manifestations of COVID-19. Therefore, the involvement of multiple system symptoms brings a lot of burden and harm to patients. To our knowledge, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a remarkable effect on improving gastrointestinal function. In particular, a considerable number of clinical practices during the pandemic have demonstrated the significant value of electroacupuncture (EA) in regulating the gastrointestinal function of COVID-19. In summary, EA can regulate the gastrointestinal function of COVID-19. As more is learned about EA, its potential value in COVID-19 deserves further consideration. In this review, we will elucidate the potential efficacy and mechanism of EA in the treatment of gastrointestinal symptoms of COVID-19.

Publisher

Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.

Subject

Drug Discovery,Pharmacology

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