Research Progress on Traditional Chinese Medicine External Treatments for Obesity
刊名 Medicinal Plant
作者 Xinyi YUAN, Xiaochao GANG, Mingjun LIU, Yuge ZENG, Rong ZHENG
作者单位 Changchun University of Chinese Medicine
DOI 10.19601/j.cnki.issn2152-3924.2025.02.015
年份 2025
刊期 2
页码 68-70
关键词 TCM external treatments, Obesity, Review
摘要 Obesity is a common chronic metabolic disease affecting populations in multiple countries and regions worldwide. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) external treatments have garnered increasing attention due to their unique therapeutic advantages, such as simplicity of operation, proven efficacy, and minimal side effects. In recent years, research on the application of TCM external treatments in obesity treatment has deepened, involving various methods such as acupuncture, tuina (massage), acupoint catgut embedding, and acupoint herbal patching. This article reviews relevant studies to provide new insights for enhancing clinical efficacy and safety.