Analysis of clinical application patterns in acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of Alzheimer disease

ConclusionIn the acupuncture-moxibustion prescriptions for AD, the main points are Baihui (GV 20), Sishencong (EX-HN 1), Neiguan (PC 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6) and Taixi (KI 3). Monotherapy of acupuncture has the highest frequency amongst the treatment methods, but its effective rate is lower than that of acupuncture plus medication and monotherapy of electroacupuncture.
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research