Qi-ling Yuan et al.
February 2015
Back pain
Back treatment
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
A collaboration between Jiaotong University Xi'an and Xianyang Central Hospital in Xianyang examined the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for neck pain and lower back pain. For this purpose, 75 randomized controlled trials were compared, the majority of which dealt with corresponding chronic pain. The study showed that acupuncture, acupressure and cupping can be used effectively in the treatment of chronic neck or back pain. Gua Sha, Tai Chi or Qi Gong were effective, but no firm conclusions could be drawn. There is not yet sufficient data on the effectiveness of tuina and moxibustion.
As no serious side effects were found, it can be assumed that TCM is a safe treatment method. Thus, a supportive effect of TCM on neck pain and lower back pain could be proven.
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.
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.
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.