[Analysis of the patterns and characteristics of enhanced efficacy and reduced toxicity of acupuncture-medicine combination therapy].

Authors

Nana Yang, Yiduo Liu, Cunzhi Liu

Published in

Zhen ci yan jiu = Acupuncture research. Volume 51. Issue 10. Pages 1415-1419. Oct 25, 2026.

Abstract

Monotherapy often falls short in treating complex diseases effectively, prompting the emergence of integrated treatment models such as acupuncture-medicine combination therapy, which has gained recognition as a significant strategy to improve clinical efficacy while minimizing adverse effects. This paper systematically examines the necessity of integrating acupuncture with pharmacotherapy. By constructing a theoretical framework centered on supplementation and regulation, it delineates the operational principles of acupuncture-medicine combination therapy. It explores the mechanisms underlying the enhanced efficacy of acupuncture-medicine combination therapy from the perspectives of synergy and complementarity, and analyzes its characteristics in toxicity reduction via counteracting mechanisms. The aim of this paper is to provide a theoretical foundation and future directions for research on acupuncture-medicine combination therapy.

PMID:
42908457
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