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Na Changsu - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the effect of li4 st36 li4 st36 acupuncture on rat jaw opening reflex by upper incisor pulp stimulation
Korean Journal of Acupuncture, 2003Co-Authors: Oh Changrock, Cho Myungrae, Chae Wooseok, Na ChangsuAbstract:Objectives : The pain was induced on upper and lower incisor of the rat based on the theory of 'connections of upper incisor pain with stomach Meridian and lower incisor pain with Large Intestine Meridian'. Such acupoints as LI4 and ST36 were used for alleviation of upper and lower incisor pain. Methods : The digastric myogram (dEMG) was utilized for the pain measurement. Results : The ST36 acupuncture after induction of upper incisor pain was gradually decreased or increased the dEMG. The LI4 acupuncture after induction of upper incisor pain was gradually decreased the dEMG. The ST36+LI4 acupuncture after induction of upper incisor pain was gradually decreased the dEMG. We knew this thing which the ST36+LI4 acupuncture decreased the dEMG most greatly and kept long compared to ST36 acupuncture, LI4 acupuncture. Conclusions : Acupuncture treatment at the loci of not only ST36 acupuncture but LI4 acupuncture were relieved the upper incisor pain. It was well suitable to the theory 'connections of upper incisor pain with stomach Meridian' that ST36 acupuncture decreased the upper incisor pain. But there was not to decrease the dEMG for the ST36 acupuncture. We are considered as tracing study continuously about ST36 acupuncture. It was not suitable to the theory 'connections of upper incisor pain with stomach Meridian' that LI4 acupuncture decreased the upper incisor pain. These results was considered as the function by the characteristic of the LI4 acupoint.
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the effect of st36 li4 acupuncture on rat jaw opening reflex by upper and lower incisor pulp stimulation
Korean Journal of Acupuncture, 2001Co-Authors: Choi Donghee, Kim Wonjae, Na ChangsuAbstract:The pain was induced on upper and lower incisor of the rat based on the theory of 'connections of upper incisor pain with stomach Meridian and lower incisor pain with Large Intestine Meridian'. Such acupoints as ST36 and LI4 were used for alleviation of upper and lower incisor pain. The digastric myogram (dEMG) was utilized for the pain measurement. The upper incisor pain was gradually decreased during ST36 stimulation and significant differences were observed at 20 and 25 minute point during 60 minutes study. The upper incisor pain was gradually decreased during LI4 acupuncture and 20 minute was the only point that showed a significant difference. The alleviation of lower incisor pain was not obvious during the ST36 acupuncture. The lower incisor pain was gradually decreased during LI4 stimulation with significant differences at 15, 20 and 40 minute point. In conclusion, the upper incisor pain was relieved with ST36 and LI4 acupuncture while LI4 was effective on the lower incisor pain alleviation based on the theory of 'connections of upper incisor pain with stomach Meridian and lower incisor pain with Large Intestine Meridian'.
Dominik Irnich - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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a single point acupuncture treatment at Large Intestine Meridian a randomized controlled trial in acute tonsillitis and pharyngitis
The Clinical Journal of Pain, 2009Co-Authors: Johannes Fleckenstein, Christian Lill, Rainer Ludtke, Jochen Gleditsch, G Rasp, Dominik IrnichAbstract:ObjectivesOne out of 4 patients visiting a general practitioner reports of a sore throat associated with pain on swallowing. This study was established to examine the immediate pain alleviating effect of a single point acupuncture treatment applied to the Large Intestine Meridian of patients with so
Langevin Helene M. - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Electrical Impedance of Acupuncture Meridians: The Relevance of Subcutaneous Collagenous Bands
'Public Library of Science (PLoS)', 2011Co-Authors: Shaw Jessica R., Park Min, Mcmanus Claire A., Langevin Helene M., Orgel, Joseph P. R. O., Ahn, Andrew Cei, Kaptchuk, Ted JackAbstract:Background: The scientific basis for acupuncture Meridians is unknown. Past studies have suggested that acupuncture Meridians are physiologically characterized by low electrical impedance and anatomically associated with connective tissue planes. We are interested in seeing whether acupuncture Meridians are associated with lower electrical impedance and whether ultrasound-derived measures – specifically echogenic collagenous bands - can account for these impedance differences. Methods/Results: In 28 healthy subjects, we assessed electrical impedance of skin and underlying subcutaneous connective tissue using a four needle-electrode approach. The impedances were obtained at 10 kHz and 100 kHz frequencies and at three body sites - upper arm (Large Intestine Meridian), thigh (Liver), and lower leg (Bladder). Meridian locations were determined by acupuncturists. Ultrasound images were obtained to characterize the anatomical features at each measured site. We found significantly reduced electrical impedance at the Large Intestine Meridian compared to adjacent control for both frequencies. No significant decrease in impedance was found at the Liver or Bladder Meridian. Greater subcutaneous echogenic densities were significantly associated with reduced impedances in both within-site (Meridian vs. adjacent control) and between-site (arm vs. thigh vs. lower leg) analyses. This relationship remained significant in multivariable analyses which also accounted for gender, needle penetration depth, subcutaneous layer thickness, and other ultrasound-derived measures. Conclusion/Significance: Collagenous bands, represented by increased ultrasound echogenicity, are significantly associated with lower electrical impedance and may account for reduced impedances previously reported at acupuncture Meridians. This finding may provide important insights into the nature of acupuncture Meridians and the relevance of collagen in bioelectrical measurements
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Electrical Impedance of Acupuncture Meridians: The Relevance of Subcutaneous Collagenous Bands
Public Library of Science, 2010Co-Authors: Ahn Andrew C., Park Min, Shaw Jessica R., Mcmanus Claire A., Kaptchuk Ted J., Langevin Helene M.Abstract:associated with connective tissue planes. We are interested in seeing whether acupuncture Meridians are associated with lower electrical impedance and whether ultrasound-derived measures – specifically echogenic collagenous bands - can account for these impedance differences.In 28 healthy subjects, we assessed electrical impedance of skin and underlying subcutaneous connective tissue using a four needle-electrode approach. The impedances were obtained at 10 kHz and 100 kHz frequencies and at three body sites - upper arm (Large Intestine Meridian), thigh (Liver), and lower leg (Bladder). Meridian locations were determined by acupuncturists. Ultrasound images were obtained to characterize the anatomical features at each measured site. We found significantly reduced electrical impedance at the Large Intestine Meridian compared to adjacent control for both frequencies. No significant decrease in impedance was found at the Liver or Bladder Meridian. Greater subcutaneous echogenic densities were significantly associated with reduced impedances in both within-site (Meridian vs. adjacent control) and between-site (arm vs. thigh vs. lower leg) analyses. This relationship remained significant in multivariable analyses which also accounted for gender, needle penetration depth, subcutaneous layer thickness, and other ultrasound-derived measures.Collagenous bands, represented by increased ultrasound echogenicity, are significantly associated with lower electrical impedance and may account for reduced impedances previously reported at acupuncture Meridians. This finding may provide important insights into the nature of acupuncture Meridians and the relevance of collagen in bioelectrical measurements
Johannes Fleckenstein - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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a single point acupuncture treatment at Large Intestine Meridian a randomized controlled trial in acute tonsillitis and pharyngitis
The Clinical Journal of Pain, 2009Co-Authors: Johannes Fleckenstein, Christian Lill, Rainer Ludtke, Jochen Gleditsch, G Rasp, Dominik IrnichAbstract:ObjectivesOne out of 4 patients visiting a general practitioner reports of a sore throat associated with pain on swallowing. This study was established to examine the immediate pain alleviating effect of a single point acupuncture treatment applied to the Large Intestine Meridian of patients with so
Ming Chen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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observation on changes of oxygen partial pressure in the deep tissues along the Large Intestine Meridian during acupuncture in healthy subjects
Acupuncture Research, 2010Co-Authors: Ming ChenAbstract:Objective To observe changes of the partial oxygen pressure in the deep tissues along the Large Intestine Meridian (LIM) during acupuncture stimulation,so as to reveal the characteristics of energy metabolism in the tissues along the LIM. Methods Thirty-one healthy volunteer subjects were enlisted in the present study. Partial oxygen pressure (POP) in the tissues (at a depth of about 1.5 cm) of acupoints Binao (LI 14),Shouwuli (LI 13),Shousanli (LI 10),2 non-acupoints [the midpoints between Quchi (LI 11) and LI 14,and between Yangxi (LI 5) and LI 11) of the LIM,and 10 non-Meridian points,1.5-2.0 cm lateral and medial to each of the tested points of the LIM was detected before,during and after electroacupuncture (EA) stimulation of Hegu (LI 4) by using a tissue oxygen tension needle-like sensor. Results In normal condition,the POP values in the deep tissues along the LIM were significantly higher than those of the non-Meridian control points on its bilateral sides. During and after EA of Hegu (LI 4),the POP levels decreased significantly in the deep tissues along the LIM in comparison with pre-EA (P0.01),and had no apparent changes in the non-Meridian control points (P0.05). Conclusion POP is significantly higher in the deep tissues along the LIM of healthy subjects under normal conditions,which can be downregulated by EA of Hegu (LI 4),suggesting an increase of both the utilization rate of oxygen and energy metabolism after EA.
