Shmalberg Justin, Xie Huisheng
University of Florida, USA.
Compend Contin Educ Vet. 2011 May;33(5):E1-11.
Acupuncture exerts diffuse analgesic effects through the release of endogenous opioids and other locally and centrally acting mediators. Successful therapeutic interventions for various musculoskeletal conditions in horses are well documented, and acupuncture may significantly enhance performance. The use of acupuncture is specifically supported in treating nonsurgical gastrointestinal disorders, in which specific techniques can alter motility and contribute to visceral analgesia. This article describes the use of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for equine reproductive management and for treating respiratory disease. A careful review of available data and ongoing efforts to enhance unbiased research should continue to guide practitioners of evidence-based medicine in refining the most useful applications of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.
针灸通过释放内源性阿片类物质以及其他局部和中枢作用的介质发挥广泛的镇痛作用。针灸对马匹各种肌肉骨骼疾病的成功治疗干预已有充分记录，并且可能显著提高运动表现。针灸在治疗非手术性胃肠疾病方面得到了特别支持，其中特定技术可改变胃肠蠕动并有助于内脏镇痛。本文介绍了针灸和中药在马繁殖管理及呼吸道疾病治疗中的应用。对现有数据进行仔细审查以及不断努力加强无偏倚研究，应继续指导循证医学从业者完善针灸和中药最有效的应用。
