Studies on the effectiveness of TCM healing methods
TCM Studies
Acupuncture, Qi Gong, acupressure & Co: Get a scientifically sound insight into various healing methods from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
TCM methods put to the test: an overview of the research situation
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a healing art that is thousands of years old and is recognized worldwide. With its holistic approach, it combines methods such as acupuncture, acupressure, Qi Gong and herbal remedies to promote physical and mental health in equal measure.
The scientific studies we have compiled for you for easy reference confirm the effectiveness of numerous TCM methods. For example, studies show that acupuncture can effectively alleviate anxiety and depression and specifically regulate migraine pain. Acupuncture has also achieved significant improvements in physical complaints such as neck and back pain or obesity. In addition, studies have shown that Qi Gong not only alleviates the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, but can also improve sleep quality.
The results of the research underline the fact that TCM is a valuable addition to conventional medicine and cansupport the treatment of various complaints.
Back pain
Back treatment
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Qi-ling Yuan et al.
February 2015
Study shows that TCM methods such as acupuncture, acupressure and cupping effectively relieve neck and back pain.
Lose weight
Other fasting
Overweight / obesity
Junfeng He et al.
April 2015
Study shows that acupuncture and acupuncture combined with massage reduce BMI and body weight in overweight patients.
Migraine
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Ling Zhao et al.
June 2014
Study shows that AA acupuncture shows stronger brain activity and regulates migraine pain more effectively than IA acupuncture.
Burn-out prevention / prophylaxis
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Julia Afrasiabi et al.
November 2021
The study shows that auricular acupressure significantly reduces burnout and secondary traumatic stress.
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Women's health / Menopause
Jing Gao et al.
September 2015
The study shows that moxibustion effectively relieves menstrual pain and dysmenorrhea symptoms.
Sleep therapy
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Zahra Abedian et al.
July 2015
Study shows that acupressure improves the sleep quality of postmenopausal women by 22% and can effectively alleviate sleep disorders.
Overweight / obesity
Psoriasis / Eczema
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Nan-Nan Zhang et al.
July 2023
The study shows: Moxibation in combination with a Coptis chinensis ointment reduces obesity and effectively relieves psoriasis.
Diabetes
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Linong Ji et al.
February 2013
Study shows that the Xiaoke pill reduces the risk of hypoglycemia and effectively improves blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes.
Overweight / obesity
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Liang Dai et al.
October 2022
The study shows: Lingguizhugan decoction improves insulin resistance in overweight people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Women's health / Menopause
C. L. Wong et al.
May 2010
The study shows: SP6 acupressure immediately relieves menstrual pain and reduces the symptoms of dysmenorrhea over three months.
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Yujie Jia et al.
December 2017
Study shows that acupuncture for Alzheimer's improves cognitive function and everyday skills more effectively than Western therapies.
Mental health
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Tina Arvidsdotter et al.
November 2013
Acupuncture and integrative treatment reduce anxiety and depression more effectively than conventional therapy, according to a Swedish study
Men's health / Urology
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Women's health / Menopause
Zongshi Qin et al.
May 2018
Acupuncture showed better long-term results for chronic prostatitis/pelvic pain syndrome than sham acupuncture.
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Women's health / Menopause
Pei Shuang Li et al.
January 2023
The study shows: Acupuncture can temporarily relieve endometriosis-related pain and dysmenorrhea.
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Women's health / Menopause
Geetha B. Shetty et al.
April 2018
The study shows: Acupuncture significantly reduces menstrual pain and accompanying symptoms in primary dysmenorrhea.
Neurology
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Fang-Pey Chen et al.
May 2015
Study shows that acupuncture improves Parkinson's symptoms in the short term, but the effect diminishes in the long term.
Cancer rehabilitation
Neurology
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Eran Ben-Arye et al.
August 2022
The study shows: Acupuncture relieves numbness, tingling and pain in peripheral neuropathy and improves quality of life.
Cancer rehabilitation
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Young-Joo Kim et al.
June 2015
Study shows cardamonin inhibits cell proliferation and promotes autophagy in cancer cells, making it useful for cancer therapy.
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Bijan Shafiei et al.
January 2015
Study shows that laser acupuncture stabilizes and strengthens the effect of speech therapy for stuttering.
Sleep therapy
Stress / Exhaustion
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Jessie S M Chan et al.
December 2014
Study shows that Qi Gong improves fatigue, sleep quality and psychological symptoms in CFS.
Heart / Circulatory system
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Taixiang Wu et al.
October 2006
Study shows that Tongxinluo can reduce angina attacks and improve symptoms.