Research progress of acupuncture for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease based on the "kidney-governor vessel-brain" axis.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240822-0004
- Author:
Qian TAN
1
;
Yanjun DU
2
;
Min YOU
1
Author Information
1. School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Orthopedics, Hubei University of CM, Wuhan 430065, China.
2. School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Orthopedics, Hubei University of CM, Wuhan 430065, China; Shizhen Laboratory of Hubei Province, Wuhan 430065; Hubei Provincial Hospital of TCM, Wuhan
- Publication Type:English Abstract
- Keywords:
"kidney-governor vessel-brain" axis;
Alzheimer's disease;
acupuncture;
brain disorders
- MeSH:
Humans;
Alzheimer Disease/physiopathology*;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Kidney/blood supply*;
Brain/blood supply*;
Meridians;
Blood Vessels/physiopathology*
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2025;45(5):601-608
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
This paper explores the research progress of acupuncture for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) based on the "kidney-governor vessel-brain" axis. According to the fundamental pathogenesis of AD in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which attributes to kidney deficiency, marrow depletion, and impaired mental faculties, as well as the governor vessel's connection between the kidney and brain, the concept of the "kidney-governor vessel-brain" axis is proposed. The theoretical basis of the "kidney-governor vessel-brain" axis is analyzed based on the meridian pathway and physiological functions of the governor vessel, as well as the interdependent and mutually reinforcing relationships among the kidney, governor vessel, and brain. The relationship between AD and the "kidney-governor vessel-brain" axis is elucidated from both traditional medical theories and modern biological perspectives. Integrating clinical and mechanistic research on AD prevention and treatment based on this axis, it is suggested that the "kidney-governor vessel-brain" axis provides valuable insights and references for future research on AD prevention and treatment.
