Wet cupping for hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Wet cupping for hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Clin Exp Hypertens. 2018 Sep 05;:1-7
Authors: Lu S, Du S, Fish A, Tang C, Lou Q, Zhang X
Abstract
To assess the efficacy and safety of wet cupping in adults with hypertension, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis using 13 databases. Wet cupping alone or in combination with antihypertensive medication or acupuncture was used. Seven randomized trials were included, most not of high methodological quality. A few small studies suggested that wet cupping alone versus antihypertensive medication significantly reduced blood pressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine syndrome (hypertension-related symptoms). However based on current evidence, no firm conclusions can be drawn and no clinical recommendations made. Research projects included need validation. Studies indicate that wet cupping is a safe therapy.
PMID: 30183389 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Clinical and Experimental Hypertension - September 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lu S, Du S, Fish A, Tang C, Lou Q, Zhang X Tags: Clin Exp Hypertens Source Type: research