Research progress on mechanism of acupuncture and moxibustion in treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210131-0003
- Author:
Ling-Yu QI
1
;
Hong-Ping LI
1
;
Na-Na YANG
1
;
Yue-Jie LI
1
;
Chun-Xia TAN
1
;
Jing-Wen YANG
2
;
Cun-Zhi LIU
2
Author Information
1. School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of CM, Beijing 102401, China.
2. School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of CM, Beijing 102401, China; International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, Beijing
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acupuncture and moxibustion;
clinical evidence;
irritable bowel syndrome;
mechanism progress
- MeSH:
Acupuncture;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Animals;
Gastrointestinal Microbiome;
Irritable Bowel Syndrome/therapy*;
Moxibustion
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2022;42(2):231-236
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
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.
