Abstract
Objectives This study is to review the effect of pharmacopuncture on treatment of osteoporosis in animal models reported in korean domestic journals. Methods The databases (Koreantk, KISS, NDSL) were searched with term as osteoporosis, and animal study reports on osteoporosis with pharmacopuncture were reviewed. Animal model, intervention, and osteoporosis indicator were extracted. Results 22 articles were reviewed. 11 studies used ddy mouse and 9 studies used SD rat. 20 studies used ovariectomy to induce osteoporosis. 21 studies used simple pharmacopuncture. Cervi pantotrichum cornu was most frequently used pharmacopuncture and Umgok (KI10) was most frequently used acupuncture point. Each study shows significant changes of osteoporosis indicators. Conclusions Pharmacopuncture is expected to be a positive effect on osteoporosis. (J Korean Med Rehab 2016;26(2):75-83)
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