Immunological Effect of Placental Extract Pharmacopuncture for Allergic Rhinitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
Journal · Allergy (2024)
Original authors · Pyo JH, Shin SY, Lee EM, et al.
DOI · 10.1111/all.2024.79.080
Summary
Eighty-six patients with allergic rhinitis received placental extract pharmacopuncture at Yingxiang (LI20) and Shangxing (GV23) twice weekly for 8 weeks, with serum immune markers analyzed. Total IgE decreased by an average of 31%, with significantly increased Treg cell proportions confirming immune tolerance promotion. TNSS also improved by 49%.
Key figures
IgE Reduction Rate
31%
TNSS Improvement
49%
Participants
86 subjects
Conclusion
Placental extract pharmacopuncture demonstrates simultaneous effects on immunological modulation and clinical symptom improvement in allergic rhinitis.
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