Clinical Effectiveness of Bee Venom Acupuncture for Bone Fractures and Potential Mechanisms: A Narrative Overview
Jung-Hyun Kim,
Byung-Kwan Seo
Abstract:Bee venom acupuncture, a type of herbal acupuncture, combines the pharmacological actions of bioactive compounds from bee venom with the mechanical stimulation of meridian points. Bee venom acupuncture is gaining popularity, particularly in the Republic of Korea, primarily for pain relief of various conditions. This study aimed to summarize and evaluate the available evidence on the use of bee venom acupuncture for recovery after bone fractures. Electronic literature searches for experimental studies and clini… Show more
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