A Case with Distinct Propagated Sensation along the Meridian(PSM). IV. The Variation of PSM according to Stimulation Methods, the Propagating Speed of PSM, and the Blocking Effect of Mechanical Pressure.

VernacularTitle:明瞭な経絡現象を呈する一症例について　（第４報）　刺激方法の違いによるＰＳＭの変化，ＰＳＭの感伝速度，ＰＳＭの機械的圧迫による遮断効果について
Author: Hideaki JINNO ; Toshikatsu KITADE ; Sumie TOYOTA ; Akira KAWACHI ; Tsai-Yuan WANG ; Masayoshi HYODO
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: PSM
From:Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 1991;41(3):353-357
CountryJapan
Language:Japanese
Abstract: Various acupuncture stimulations were given to a 60 year-old housewife with a distinct meridian phenomenon to observe subsequent PSM. Clear PSM was induced either by finger pressure, press needle or low frequency press needle stimulation of Guanchong (terminal point). Scarless moxibustion applied to a source point induced clearer PSM than that to a terminal point. Comparing the propagating speeds of the PSM induced by press needle stimulations of the terminal points of the twelve meridians, those of liver, kidney and spleeen were the fastest (about 70cm/sec) and those of heart and large intestine were the slowest (1cm/sec). The propagation of PSM was blocked by 50-60mmHg of manchette pressure or by about 400g/cm local pressure using a pressure meter.