Effects of electroacupuncture of different frequencies on free radicals in hippocampus of mice with vascular dementia

ConclusionEA can improve the cognitive impairment of mice with ischemia-reperfusion VD. The mechanism may be related to the improvement of cerebral blood circulation, regulation of the central neurotransmitters, fighting lipid peroxidation and promoting nerve cell repair. The therapeutic effects of EA with different frequencies were different, and the intervention effect by EA at 2 Hz/80Hz is the most significant.
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research