The effect of moxibustion on the endocrinosis elicited by disorders of the autonomic nervous system was investigated in hypophysectomized rat.
Natural gain of body weight was stopped, adrenals and testis became atrophied, urinary output increased, and the rectal temperature slightly dropped after hypophysectomy.
Applying moxibustion did not correct these synptoms.
Furthermore, in spite of electrolyte and amino acid metabolism, significant decrease of Na, K, Cl, Ca and a slight decrease of urea nitrogen and creatinine in urine was recognized. But these were not modify by moxibustion.
With respect to the adrenal cortical study, there were a slight increase of 17-OHCS and a mild decrease of 17-KS in urine. Moxibustion did not effect either 17-OHCS or 17-KS.