Pan LM, Hong ZB, Guan RQ. Research progress on insomnia treated by traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture based on microbial-gut-brain axis theory. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(18): 3314-3320 [PMID: 38983433 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i18.3314]
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Rui-Qian Guan, MM, Doctor, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, No. 33 Min Yi Street, Nangang District, Haerbin 150010, Heilongjiang Province, China. 196224917@qq.com
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World J Clin Cases. Jun 26, 2024; 12(18): 3314-3320 Published online Jun 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i18.3314
Research progress on insomnia treated by traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture based on microbial-gut-brain axis theory
Li-Min Pan, Zhi-Bo Hong, Rui-Qian Guan
Li-Min Pan, Department of Outpatient Deputy Chief Physician, The First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Haerbin 150010, Heilongjiang Province, China
Zhi-Bo Hong, School of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine Graduate, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Haerbin 150000, Heilongjiang Province, China
Rui-Qian Guan, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Haerbin 150010, Heilongjiang Province, China
Co-first authors: Li-Min Pan and Zhi-Bo Hong.
Author contributions: Pan LM and Guan RQ designed this study; Hong ZB conducted research and wrote manuscripts. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: This article has no interest and academic conflicts with any institutions and individuals.
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Corresponding author: Rui-Qian Guan, MM, Doctor, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, No. 33 Min Yi Street, Nangang District, Haerbin 150010, Heilongjiang Province, China. 196224917@qq.com
Received: March 3, 2024 Revised: April 11, 2024 Accepted: May 10, 2024 Published online: June 26, 2024 Processing time: 106 Days and 22.3 Hours
Abstract
Insomnia, as one of the emotional diseases, has been increasing in recent years, which has a great impact on people's life and work. Therefore, researchers are eager to find a more perfect treatment. The microbiome-gut-brain axis is a new theory that has gradually become popular abroad in recent years and has a profound impact in the field of insomnia. In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has played an increasingly important role in the treatment of insomnia, especially acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. It is the main method of TCM in the treatment of insomnia. This paper mainly reviews the combination degree of "microorganism-gut-brain axis" theory with TCM and acupuncture under the system of TCM. To explore the mechanism of TCM and acupuncture in the treatment of insomnia under the guidance of "microorganism-gut-brain axis" theory, in order to provide a new idea for the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia.
Core Tip: In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has played an increasingly important role in the treatment of insomnia, especially acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. It is the main method of TCM in the treatment of insomnia. This paper mainly reviews the combination degree of "microorganism-gut-brain axis" theory with TCM and acupuncture under the system of TCM. To explore the mechanism of TCM and acupuncture in the treatment of insomnia under the guidance of "microorganism-gut-brain axis" theory, in order to provide a new idea for the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia.
