The effect of Neiguan (PC6) electro-acupuncture (EA) on some blood parameters
- Author:
Hanh My Bui
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Traditional medicine
- MeSH:
Blood;
Electroacupuncture
- From:Journal of Medical Research
2002;18(2):38-45
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
30 healthy male students from 19-24 years of age were selected randomly for studying some blood parameters under the effect of Neiguan EA: before, after 30 minutes and after 8 continuous EAs. 16 out of these subjects also received EA at points other than PC6. The blood parameters, including RBC, HBG, MCV, MCH, MCHC, reticulocytes, WBC, PLT, NEUT/L, LYMPH/L, MXD/L, RDW-SD, PDW, MPV, P-LCR were measured by automated Hematology analyzer K-4500 (made in Japan). Is was found that RBC, HBG, reticulocytes and hematocrit level increased remarkably after eight EAs (p<0.001 and p<0.05, respectively). The number of PLT decreased significantly 30 minutes after PC6 EA, in comparison with baseline (p<0.05). These changes were not observed after EA at points other than PC6
