Acupuncture for benign prostatic hyperplasia in the elderly: A systematic review of acupoints
Acupuncture for BPH primarily targets CV4, CV3, SP6, CV6, BL23, ST28, BL28, SP9, CV2, and BL32, reflecting their strong therapeutic relevance. These findings highlight meridians and acupoints potentially critical for symptom alleviation. However, rigorous clinical trials are warranted to validate efficacy and optimize protocols. This review provides a foundation for advancing evidence-based acupuncture interventions in BPH management.
Authors
- Lifeng An (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5076-8910)
- Jingwen Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6449-5362)
- Chen Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1190-2061)
- Geling Lu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2315-1691)
Institutions
- Jiamusi University (CN)
- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2025-08-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000043802
- Primary Topic
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00