Effects of the Zusanli or Sanyinjiao point electroacupuncture of obese rats on fat metabolism

VernacularTitle:电针肥胖大鼠后三里或三阴交穴对脂肪代谢指标的影响
Author: Hongyang LI ; Yanqun TAN ; Guizhi LIANG ; Yushan FAN ; Yong PANG ; Zhou FANG ; Lifan LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Zusanli; Sanyinjiao; Obesity; Lipid metabolism
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2010;16(4):263-265
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To study the electroacupuncture effects of the single point Zusanli or Sanyinjiao on simple obese rats and to observe the regulation of fat metabolism.M[ethods Before and after the treatment,the body weights and lengths of rats in each group were measured tO calculate the Lee's index;besides,total cholesteriol (TC) and triglycerides (TG) in the rat blood were also determined.Finally,the rats were treated and observed for tWO courses,and SPSS11.5 statistical software was employed to conduct statistical analysis of the experimental data.Results A significant difference was observed about the effects on the height,weight,Lee's index,TC and TG between treatment group and the model group or normal control group (P<0.05 or P<0.01),but no significant difference between treatment group and normal control group (P>0.05).Conclusion Electroacupuncture of Zusanli and Sanyinjiao points has effects on simple-obesity rats,which can make weight loss and decrease Lee's index,TC and TG levels.The underlying mechanism may relate to the improvements of fat metabolism.