An Overview of Bee Venom Acupuncture in the Treatment of Arthritis

Bee venom acupuncture (BVA), as a kind of herbal acupuncture, exerts not only pharmacological actions from the bioactive compounds isolated from bee venom but also a mechanical function from acupuncture stimulation. BVA is growing in popularity, especially in Korea, and is used primarily for pain r...

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Main Authors: Jae-Dong Lee, Hi-Joon Park, Younbyoung Chae, Sabina Lim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2005-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ecam/neh070