Acupuncture therapy: Mechanism of action, efficacy, and safety: A potential intervention for psychogenic disorders?

Abstract

Scientific bases for the mechanism of action of acupuncture in the treatment of pain and the pathogenic mechanism of acupuncture points are briefly summarized. The efficacy and safety of acupuncture therapy is discussed based on the results of German clinical trials. A conclusion on the role for acupuncture in the treatment of psychogenic disorders could not be reached. © 2014 Kawakita and Okada; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.