Preeclampsia

Tianma Gouteng Decoction Exerts Pregnancy-Protective Effects Against Preeclampsia via Regulation of Oxidative Stress and NO Signaling

2022 Mar 21   Frontiers in Pharmacology   Jin M, Cao B, Lin C, Li J, Xu Q, Ren Q, et al.

TGD administration not only increased the weight gain during pregnancy and revealed a hypotensive effect, but also improved the placental weight gain and attenuated fetal growth restriction in an NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME)-induced mouse PE-like model. Our results thereby provide new insights into the role of TGD as a potentially novel treatment for PE.

Exploring the Mechanism of Action of Banxia Baizhu Tianma Decoction against Preeclampsia by a Network Pharmacology Approach

2021 Mar 12   Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine   Shuqing Cheng, Xijuan Liu, Aner Chen, Haibo Li, Lulu Yan

The study indicated the improvement of pre-eclampsia with BXBZTMD by inhibiting the EGFR-JAK/STAT signaling pathway and promoting the proliferation and invasion and reduced the apoptosis of trophoblast cells. Thus lowering blood pressure in pregnant women.

Integrating Acupuncture for Preeclampsia with Severe Features and HELLP Syndrome in a High-Risk Antepartum Care Setting

2019 Dec   Medical Acupuncture   Kocher Z, Hobbs V

This case study showed that acupuncture was effective in improving the viability of the baby. This can be done by reducing the patient's BP, increasing her uterine blood flow, and providing renal protection.

Effects of Acupuncture on Preeclampsia in Chinese Women: A Pilot Prospective Cohort Study

2018 Dec 12   Acupuncture in Medicine   Zeng Y, Liu B, Luo T, Chen Y, Chen G, Chen D.

Acupuncture plus usual care was associated with a greater reduction in BP than usual care alone.

Prevention of Preeclampsia by Acupuncture

2018 Aug 4   Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies   A.Pelletier-Lambert