Effects of Acupuncture on the Constipation in Rats Model
- VernacularTitle:Effects of Acupuncture on the Constipation in Rats Model
- Author:
Xingke YAN
;
Guangquan ZHANG
;
Yongqing YANG
;
Bo YANG
;
Yang GAO
;
Fuchun WANG
;
Jie HONG
;
Xuejun CUI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Constipation;
Defecation function;
Acupuncture Therapy
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2007;5(5):270-273
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To investigate the effects of acupuncture on constipation in rats. Method:Compound diphenoxylate was used to set up rat model of constipation. After needling Heguand Housanli, the time to first bowel movement, and stool grains quantity and weight in 12 rats were observed. Results: The time to first bowel movement was delayed, and the stool grains quantity and weight were reduced in the model rats. Acupuncture could significantly shorten the time to first bowel movement, and increase stool grains quantity and weight.Conclusion: Acupuncture can improve the defecating abilities in rats model of constipation.
