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Clinical Effectiveness of Bee Venom Acupuncture for Bone Fractures and Potential Mechanisms: A Narrative Overview.

Toxins
January 1, 1970
Jung-Hyun Kim et al. (2 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to summarize and evaluate the evidence on bee venom acupuncture's effectiveness for recovery after bone fractures.

Results Summary

The study found that bee venom acupuncture can be effective in treating bone fractures, but evidence is limited, and more rigorous trials are needed to confirm its role.

Population

Patients with bone fractures (specific demographics not detailed).

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (2)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
bee venom acupuncture
increase
pain relief
patients with various conditions
-
is gaining popularity
#1
bee venom acupuncture
increase
treating bone fractures
-
-
can be effective
#2
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 clinical trials were conducted using the PubMed, China Academic Journals (CAJ), and OASIS databases. The search revealed 31 studies, of which six met our criteria. These studies demonstrated that bee venom acupuncture can be effective in treating bone fractures, suggesting a promising area for future research. However, evidence supporting its efficacy in this context is limited. Rigorous trials with large sample sizes and robust designs are needed to clarify the role of bee venom acupuncture for these indications. In addition, future studies should explore the optimal dosage and concentration of bee venom acupuncture.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Bee VenomsHumansAcupuncture TherapyFractures, BoneAnimalsTreatment Outcome
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy65/10
Quality70/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations1
Citations/Year1.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.25
Weight Score0.66
Normalized Score0.60
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