Efficacy and Safety of Pharmacopuncture Therapy for Sciatica: A Narrative Review
Journal · Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2021)
Original authors · Ko YS, Baek DH, Kim JN, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114298
Summary
The efficacy and safety of various pharmacopuncture therapies (bee venom, Hwangryunhaedok-tang, human placenta) used for sciatica were narratively reviewed. The mechanisms of action and clinical evidence of each pharmacopuncture were synthesized.
Key figures
Number of Reviewed Studies
18 studies
Major Pharmacopuncture Types
3 types
Conclusion
Pharmacopuncture therapy is an effective adjunctive treatment for sciatica, with bee venom pharmacopuncture and human placenta pharmacopuncture having the most abundant evidence.
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Findings were observed under specific study conditions and results may differ by individual. This does not replace medical consultation.