The Role of Xingnao Kaiqiao Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Remedy in the Treatment of Vascular Dementia: Literature Review
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The purpose of this research was to study the vascular dementia treatment using “Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture”, “ Chinese oral herbal therapy” and “Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture combined with Chinese oral herbal therapy”. The study involved the search and review of clinical research papers on vascular dementia published on the CNKI database of China; the knowledge gained would be applied and used as an alternative way to treat vascular dementia patients in Thailand. The results have shown that “Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture combined with Chinese oral herbal therapy” is the best way to treat vascular dementia as the combined treatment helps improve the balance of organs in the body. In addition, it is the best way to stimulate the recovery of brain cells, and also to nourish the kidneys and bone marrow, which are the basis of restoring brain function.
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