Efficacy and dispensing patterns of TCM-acupuncture combinations in vascular dementia treatment: a meta-analysis and data mining analysis

TCM drugs combined with acupuncture demonstrated considerable clinical efficacy for VD treatment. The TCM-based treatment of VD mostly starts from the liver meridian and the Du meridian, with the use of more sweet and warm herbs and crossing acupoints. The general principles of treatment include smoothening the flow of qi and blood, tonifying the liver and kidneys in TCM, and enhancing the patient's mood and cognitive function.