Review of action mechanisms of acupuncture on post-traumatic stress disorder

ABSTRACT

Post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD) is a kind of mental disorder caused by severe traumatic events. It has a high incidence, a serious of impacts on the physical and mental health of patients. Especially in the current situation of COVID-19, the researches on PTSD are particularly important, but the choice of drugs available for PTSD is limited and it is often accompanied by adverse reactions. In the field of acupuncture, there are many clinical research evidences suggested that PTSD is a predominant disease of acupuncture. However, its action mechanisms have not been fully elucidated, so the possible mechanisms of acupuncture in treating PTSD were discussed.