TLDR The treatment improved prostate health in mice.
The study investigates the therapeutic effects of Brain Awakening and Mind Opening (BAMO) acupuncture combined with Simiao pill on mice with benign prostatic hyperplasia. The treatment was found to restore normal prostate tissue structure through several mechanisms, including reducing dihydrotestosterone (DHT) production, promoting apoptosis, and reducing inflammatory responses. The study suggests that future research could explore the hormonal regulation and apoptosis effects of BAMO acupuncture in mice.
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