Fig. 2

Acupuncture method and intervention on stroke. a XingNaoKaiQiao (XNKQ) protocol, an acupuncture method for ischemic stroke treatment, includeing stimulating the main points to induce resuscitation and to tonify the liver and kidney and the supplementary points to dredge the meridians. b Acupuncture intervention may be applied in any stage of stroke with various therapeutic effects that promote the development of collateral circulation and prevent further brain damage at the acute phase and stimulate endogenous neurogenesis at the post-acute phase. BBB blood–brain barrier, MA/EA manual acupuncture/electrical acupuncture