Zhang-Jin Zhang
University of Hong Kong, China
Title: Herbal medicine and acupuncture for psychiatric disorders: From empiricism to evidence
Biography
Biography: Zhang-Jin Zhang
Abstract
Over the past decade, herbal medicine and acupuncture have been increasingly used to treat psychiatric diseases. Numerous herbal preparations, products and natural compounds have been tested for psychotropic potentials in laboratory and clinical settings. At the same time, acupuncture is well demonstrated to have benefits in treating anxiety, depression, insomnia, dementia and schizophrenia. In this symposium, several scientists will present their findings, including novel acupuncture therapy for depression and insomnia, and the use of herbal medicine for depression and sleep disturbance. This symposium also provides a platform with multidisciplinary professionals and research fields to share their respective knowledge and experiences and to develop new ideas in the use of herbal medicine and acupuncture to prevent and manage mental disease.