Role of Hypothalamus in Acupuncture’s Effects

Role of Hypothalamus in Acupuncture’s Effects

The significant correlation between ancient medicinal practices and brain function marks a revolutionary frontier in the field of neuroscience. Acupuncture, a traditional oriental medicine, can affect brain regions, such as the hypothalamus, anterior cingulate, posterior cingulate, and hippocampus,...

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Main Authors:	Ryan Bae, Hyung Kyu Kim, Baoji Lu, Jing Ma, Juping Xing, Hee Young Kim
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:	Brain Sciences
Subjects:	acupuncture lateral hypothalamic area nucleus accumbens dopamine orexin hypocretin
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/15/1/72
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