Acupuncture has been proven time and again to be very effective in treating depression. A paper, The Efficacy of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Major Depression in Women published by John J.B. Allen 1 , Rosa N. Schnyer 2 & Sabrina K. Hitt 1 suggests that in clinic trials, relief of symptoms of depression by acupuncture were at a rate comparable to relief gotten through psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy.
From my own clinical experience, I have seen patients suffering from depression helped by acupuncture and herbs. Treatment times vary depending on the syndrome. For a complete overview of how depression is viewed and treated by acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, please link on the following:
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