Efficacy and Safety of Scalp Acupuncture for Insomnia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Fu-gui Liu, Ai-hua Tan, Chao-qun Peng, Yun-xia Tan, Ming-chao Yao · Frontiers in Pharmacology · 2021 May 24
DOI https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/6621993
Objective
To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of scalp acupuncture in the treatment of insomnia.
Conclusions
Scalp acupuncture is effective and safe in the treatment of insomnia, which is worthy of clinical application.
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