Title:Electroacupuncture in Regulating Gastrointestinal Symptoms of COVID-19: A
Mini-review
Volume: 29
Issue: 15
Author(s): Xianqiang Yu*Yingjie Wang
Affiliation:
- School of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Department of Cardiology, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Keywords:
COVID-19, electroacupuncture, gastrointestinal symptoms, traditional Chinese medicine, gastrointestinal, pandemic.
Abstract: Nearly three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, there is still no effective treatment. In the meantime,
more and more evidence indicate that gastrointestinal symptoms are important manifestations of
COVID-19. Therefore, the involvement of multiple system symptoms brings a lot of burden and harm to patients.
To our knowledge, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a remarkable effect on improving gastrointestinal
function. In particular, a considerable number of clinical practices during the pandemic have demonstrated
the significant value of electroacupuncture (EA) in regulating the gastrointestinal function of COVID-19.
In summary, EA can regulate the gastrointestinal function of COVID-19. As more is learned about EA, its potential
value in COVID-19 deserves further consideration. In this review, we will elucidate the potential efficacy
and mechanism of EA in the treatment of gastrointestinal symptoms of COVID-19.
