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- Recent studies show that acupuncture and moxibustion are effective treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), providing reliable clinical benefits.
- The mechanisms behind their efficacy involve complex factors including gastrointestinal motility, visceral sensitivity, and interactions between the gut and brain that require more investigation.
- Future research should focus on the gut-brain axis, the diversity of intestinal flora, and improved animal models to better understand and optimize these treatments.
Article Abstract
The current clinical evidence and underlying mechanisms of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) were summarized, so as to better optimize clinical treatment. The relevant articles of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of IBS in recent years were retrieved and summarized. We found that the clinical efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of IBS was relatively reliable. However, the mutual relationships among various mechanisms of action such as abnormal gastrointestinal motility, high visceral sensitivity, intestinal microenvironment disorders, and abnormal intestinal-brain interactions need to be further explored. The authors believe that in-depth explorations of the bidirectional regulation of "gut-brain axis", the law of changes in the abundance and diversity of intestinal flora, and the establishment of a more ideal animal model of TCM syndrome differentiation are useful ideas for subsequent research.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210131-0003 | DOI Listing |
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