Cortisol Regulation Effect of Korean Medicine Interventions for Chronic Stress: A Meta-Analysis
Journal · Psychoneuroendocrinology (2024)
Original authors · Oh TY, Min SJ, Park BK, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2024.107048
Summary
A meta-analysis of 10 RCTs (total 780 subjects) evaluating the cortisol regulation effect of Korean medicine interventions (herbal medicine, acupuncture) for chronic stress. Both salivary cortisol and blood cortisol decreased significantly.
Key figures
Included Studies
10 studies
Total Participants
780 subjects
Cortisol Reduction
WMD -0.18
Conclusion
Korean medicine interventions significantly reduce cortisol levels in chronic stress patients.
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