Dynamic Observation of the Effect of Acupuncture at Hegu (LI 4) and Zusanli (ST 36) on Brain Function
10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2015.05.0475
- VernacularTitle:针刺合谷穴与足三里穴对脑功能的动态观察
- Author:
Shuhui QUE
;
Xing GU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture therapy;
Point,Hegu (LI 4);
Point,Zusanli (ST 36);
Magnetic encephalography
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2015;(5):475-479
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To reveal the real-time effect of puncturing Hegu (LI 4) and Zusanli (ST 36) on the central nervous system. Method Nine healthy volunteers were observed for the dynamic change of magnetic encephalography (MEG) after receiving acupuncture at Hegu (LI 4), Zusanli (ST 36) and non-acupoint.Result Acupuncture at Hegu (LI 4), Zusanli (ST 36) and non-acupoint can produce different effects on MEG.Conclusion MEG can be a specific detection in studying the sensation transmission of Hegu (LI 4) and Zusanli (ST 36), and acupuncture at the two points can affect different regions of brain.
