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DepressionJune 17, 2026

Electroacupuncture for Depression Needs Biomarker-Guided Trials

TL;DR: A 2026 review in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment argued that electroacupuncture (EA), acupuncture delivered with small electrical stimulation, has depression-related mechanism evidence, but clinical trials need biomarker-guided patient groups, st…

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DepressionOctober 10, 2023

Chai-Hu-Jia-Long-Gu-Mu-Li-Tang for Depression Treatment: Untapped Potential of Traditional Chinese Herbs?

Researchers have uncovered new evidence that a traditional Chinese herbal medicine may be a safe, effective option for treating depression. The formula, known as Chaihu-jia-Longgu-Muli-tang (CLM) also phrased “Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang,” outperformed stan…

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Electroacupuncture for Depression Needs Biomarker-Guided Trials

Chai-Hu-Jia-Long-Gu-Mu-Li-Tang for Depression Treatment: Untapped Potential of Traditional Chinese Herbs?

The findings. The context. The caveats.