Effects of Needles with Different Diameters on the Gastrointestinal Emptying in Mice
- Author:
Haolin ZHANG
;
Yun ZHOU
;
Shengfeng LU
;
Ye HUA
;
Yong TANG
;
Xuejun CUI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture;
Acupuncture Apparatus;
Gastrointestinal Motility;
Points,Zusanli(ST 36);
Mice
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2008;6(4):201-203
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To observe the effects of needles with different diameters on the gastrointestinal function in mice. Methods: Eighteen Kunming mice were randomly divided into group of 0.25 mm needle, group of 0.35 mm needle, and control group. The acupoint of Zusanli (ST 36) was needled once a day for 5 days. The effects of needles with different diameters were observed by measuring the distance of the carbon moved in the intestine. Results: The distance of the carbon moved in the intestine was longer in the acupuncture group than in the control group (P<0.05), and it was longer in the group of 0.35 mm needle than in the group of 0.30 mm needle, there was no significant difference (P>0.05). Conclusion: Acupuncture treatment can enhance the peristalsis function of stomach and intestine in mice. The diameter of needle has no effect on the gastrointestinal function.
