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Research progress of acupuncture-moxibustion for insomnia: An analysis of literature in recent 5 years

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By searching and analyzing the literature related to acupuncture-moxibustion in treating insomnia in both Chinese and English databases from 2007 to 2012, this paper systematically elaborated the up-to-date research progress of acupuncture-moxibustion therapy in treating insomnia, i.e. acupuncture, electroacupuncture, auricular point, abdominal acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, acupoint injection, and moxibustion. It also analyzed the existing problems and highlighted the future studies.

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    Chao-jun Fang, Wen-jia Yang & Yun-fei Chen

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Fang, Cj., Yang, Wj. & Chen, Yf. Research progress of acupuncture-moxibustion for insomnia: An analysis of literature in recent 5 years. J. Acupunct. Tuina. Sci. 11, 181–186 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11726-013-0785-z

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