Clinical Applications of Bee Venom Acupoint Injection

Autor: Ching Liang Hsieh, Ting-Yen Lin
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Toxins
Toxins, Vol 12, Iss 618, p 618 (2020)
ISSN: 2072-6651
Popis: Bee venom is a complex natural mixture with various pharmaceutical properties. Among these properties, its peptides and enzymes have potential medical therapy for pain relief and inflammation. In clinical settings, this therapy has been used widely to treat diseases by injecting into acupoints. In this article, we have conducted various research from PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Clinical Key from inception of July 2020. The results revealed that bee venom therapy has been reported effective in anti-inflammatory, antiapoptosis, and analgesic effects. Moreover, bee venom acupuncture has been commonly used for clinical disorders such as Parkinson disease, neuropathic pain, Alzheimer disease, intervertebral disc disease, spinal cord injury, musculoskeletal pain, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, skin disease and cancer.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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