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Acupuncture in Medicine : Journal of... Dec 2022To visualize and compare the sensory and autonomic innervation of the local tissues at the sites of different traditional acupuncture points in the rat forehead and face...
OBJECTIVE
To visualize and compare the sensory and autonomic innervation of the local tissues at the sites of different traditional acupuncture points in the rat forehead and face by histochemical examination.
METHODS
GB14 (), ST2 () and ST6 () were selected as the representative traditional acupuncture points in this study, and the local tissues at these sites were dissected in rats after perfusion followed by double or triple fluorescent histochemical staining. Here, calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) and vesicular acetylcholine transporter (VAChT) were used to label the sensory, sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve fibers, respectively.
RESULTS
The CGRP sensory, TH sympathetic and VAChT parasympathetic nerve fibers were simultaneously demonstrated in the local tissues at GB14, ST2 and ST6. Although the three kinds of nerve fibers ran in parallel or intermingled with each other, by the analysis from the view of three-dimensional reconstruction, it was clear that each of them distributed in an independent pattern to their corresponding target tissues including the blood vessels, hair follicles, arrector pili and subcutaneous muscles, as well as sebaceous glands.
CONCLUSION
Our study demonstrated the sensory and autonomic innervation of the local tissues at GB14, ST2 and ST6, providing neurochemical evidence indicating that the CGRP sensory, TH sympathetic and VAChT parasympathetic nerve fibers form a neural network at these point locations that may respond to acupuncture stimulation.
Topics: Animals; Rats; Acupuncture Points; Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide; Tyrosine 3-Monooxygenase; Vesicular Acetylcholine Transport Proteins
PubMed: 35579008
DOI: 10.1177/09645284221085579 -
Journal of Alternative and... Sep 2011
Topics: Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; Adult; Electric Impedance; Humans; Male; Young Adult
PubMed: 21834659
DOI: 10.1089/acm.2011.0489 -
Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine Nov 2021
Topics: Acupuncture Analgesia; Acupuncture Points; Anesthesia; Thyroidectomy
PubMed: 34738207
DOI: 10.1007/s11655-021-3456-9 -
Acupuncture in Medicine : Journal of... Aug 2021This study investigated whether transcutaneous electrical acupuncture point stimulation (TEAS) at PC6 can reduce the proportion of elderly patients experiencing a drop... (Randomized Controlled Trial)
Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of transcutaneous electrical acupuncture point stimulation on peripheral capillary oxygen saturation in elderly patients undergoing colonoscopy with sedation: a prospective randomized controlled trial.
INTRODUCTION
This study investigated whether transcutaneous electrical acupuncture point stimulation (TEAS) at PC6 can reduce the proportion of elderly patients experiencing a drop of ⩾4% in peripheral capillary oxygen saturation (SpO) while undergoing colonoscopy under sedation.
METHODS
A total of 32 elderly patients (aged ⩾ 65 years) scheduled for colonoscopy were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either real or sham TEAS (treatment or control groups, respectively). Each patient received oxygen (2 L/min) delivered routinely via nasal cannula. The treatment group was given TEAS at PC6 for 20 min at 2 Hz frequency and 6 mA intensity; the control group underwent the same procedures but with zero frequency/intensity. SpO and other physiological parameters were measured prior to sedation and colonoscopy (baseline) and at seven other timepoints through departure from recovery. Depth of anesthesia was measured using a Narcotrend monitor.
RESULTS
Significantly fewer patients in the treatment group experienced a ⩾4% decrease from baseline SpO (2/16) than patients in the control group (10/16; p = 0.004). The two groups were comparable with regard to respiratory rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressures, mean arterial pressure, and heart rate.
CONCLUSION
TEAS applied at PC6 with 2 Hz frequency was feasible and may be helpful in reducing the rate of hypoxia in elderly patients during colonoscopy. NCT03775122 (ClinicalTrials.gov).
Topics: Acupuncture Points; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Colonoscopy; Female; Humans; Male; Oxygen; Pain Management; Prospective Studies; Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
PubMed: 33256456
DOI: 10.1177/0964528420960479 -
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu = Chinese Acupuncture... Mar 2022The clinical experience in treatment of somatalgia with "point-zone-strip stimulation technique" of acupuncture of professor - was summarized. Professor integrates the...
The clinical experience in treatment of somatalgia with "point-zone-strip stimulation technique" of acupuncture of professor - was summarized. Professor integrates the theories of the cutaneous region of meridian, , "taking tender point as acupoint" and local holography as a whole in treatment of somatalgia. The "point-stimulation technique" of acupuncture (subcutaneous needling technique) is adopted for the painful site less than 3 cm in diameter, the "zone-stimulation technique" (surrounding needling technique) is for the site larger than 3 cm in diameter and the "strip-stimulation technique" (cubit-tibia needling technique) is for various acute and chronic somatalgia. These three needling techniques are applicable singly or in combination in clinical practice.
Topics: Acupuncture; Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; Meridians; Skin
PubMed: 35272411
DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210121-0003 -
Technology and Health Care : Official... 2024Hypertension has become one of the most pathogenic diseases in the world.
BACKGROUND
Hypertension has become one of the most pathogenic diseases in the world.
OBJECTIVE
This paper summarizes and analyzes the acupuncture point combinations and treatment principles of acupuncture for hypertension in a systematic way by means of big data mining.
METHODS
The literature for this paper was obtained from CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed and PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Ovid databases. Thedata were collected to obtain combinations of acupoints with strong associations through association rule analysis, complex networks for screening to obtain core acupoint nuclei, and cluster analysis to derive treatment principles.
RESULTS
A total of 127 acupuncture prescriptions involving 66 acupoints were included in this study. Tai-chong (LR3), Qu-chi (LI11), Zu-san-li (ST36), Feng-chi (GB20), and He-gu (LI4) were the most commonly used acupoints. The large intestine meridian was the preferred meridian, and most of the extremity acupoints, especially the lower extremities, were selected clinically. The association rule reveals that Qu-chi (LI11) and Zu-san-li (ST36) are the dominant combination acupoints. 3 core association points obtained after complex network analysis, the 1st association, Bai-hui (DU20), Tai-xi (KI3), Gan-shu (BL18), Shen-shu (BL23); The 2nd association, Qu-chi (LI11), He-gu (LI4), San-yin-jiao (SP6), Zu-san-li (ST36), Feng-chi (GB20), Tai-chong (LR3); The 3rd association, Qi-hai (RN6), Guan-yuan (RN4), Zhong-wan (RN12), Zhao-hai (KI6), Tai-yang (EX-HN5), Lie-que (LU7), Yang-ling-quan (GB34), Xing-jian (LR2), Yin-ling-quan (SP9). Cluster analysis yielded the treatment principles of nourishing Yin and submerging Yang, pacifying the liver and submerging Yang, tonifying Qi and Blood, and calming the mind and restoring the pulse, improving clinical outcomes.
CONCLUSION
By means of big data mining, we can provide reference for acupuncture point grouping and selection for clinical acupuncture treatment of hypertension.
Topics: Humans; Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; Meridians; Data Mining; Hypertension
PubMed: 37694322
DOI: 10.3233/THC-230581 -
The American Journal of Chinese Medicine 1993A new method of radionuclide venography, namely SC-RNV, by subcutaneous injection of Tc-99m pertechnetate at acupuncture points was recently developed in our laboratory.... (Comparative Study)
Comparative Study
A new method of radionuclide venography, namely SC-RNV, by subcutaneous injection of Tc-99m pertechnetate at acupuncture points was recently developed in our laboratory. The time-activity curve of SC-RNV can be divided into 3 phases as: the phase of diffusion of radioisotopes through the subcutaneous space, the phase of entrance of radioisotopes into intravascular space to reach a peak concentration and the phase of equilibrium state of radioisotopes in the intravascular space. In this study, we used the 3 phases of SC-RNV to evaluate the absorption of Tc-99m pertechnetate injected subcutaneously in the acupuncture point SP-10 (Xuehai) and in a non-acupuncture point near SP-10. The results revealed that the absorption of Tc-99m pertechnetate via SP-10 was significantly greater than that of non-acupuncture point, evidenced by shorter phase 1, higher peak activity and greater accelerating rate of phase 2. This suggests that the absorption of radioisotopes from acupuncture point is faster and greater than that of non-acupuncture point.
Topics: Absorption; Acupuncture Points; Adult; Female; Humans; Injections, Subcutaneous; Male; Middle Aged; Phlebography; Radionuclide Angiography; Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m
PubMed: 8135165
DOI: 10.1142/S0192415X9300025X -
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian... Dec 2017Autism is considered as a complex developmental disability that appears during the first two years of life. It is considered as a neurological disorder that affects... (Review)
Review
Autism is considered as a complex developmental disability that appears during the first two years of life. It is considered as a neurological disorder that affects brain function leading to impaired development in social interaction and communication skills. Some clinical trials demonstrated that certain acupuncture points play relatively significant role in improving both signs and symptoms of this disease. Owing to limited information available about acupuncture point's combination and protocols, the present study aimed to explore the most frequently used acupuncture points and their channels for children with autism. Thirteen articles about autism enhancement were selected from 2007 to 2015. Acupoints and their channels used in these articles were analyzed according to usage frequencies. The present study identified the following main channels that contribute to autism symptoms enhancement along with the corresponding points' frequencies: Governing Vessel channel (12), Gall bladder channel (9), Kidney channel (8), Pericardium channel (7), Extra points channel (7), Liver channel (7), Heart channel (6), Conception vessel channel (6), and Bladder channel (6). On the other hand, the frequency of each corresponding acupuncture points are EX-HN1 (5), GV-17 (4), PC-6 (4), LR-3 (3), KI-3 (3), HT-7 (3), Lu-9 (3), GV-20 (2), GV-24 (2), GV-24.5 (2), GB-13(2), GB-19 (2), KI-4 (2), LR-4 (2), ST-36 (2), SP-3 (2), SP-6 (2). In conclusion, the consensus is that both channels and points may have an important role in autism symptoms enhancement. Based on the present study, the specific channels and points selection and stimulation types need further investigation through clinical trials.
Topics: Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; Autistic Disorder; Evidence-Based Medicine; Humans; Meridians
PubMed: 29275793
DOI: 10.1016/j.jams.2017.09.001 -
Physics in Medicine and Biology May 2009We used synchrotron x-ray fluorescence analysis to probe the distribution of four chemical elements in and around acupuncture points, two located in the forearm and two...
We used synchrotron x-ray fluorescence analysis to probe the distribution of four chemical elements in and around acupuncture points, two located in the forearm and two in the lower leg. Three of the four acupuncture points showed significantly elevated concentrations of elements Ca, Fe, Cu and Zn in relation to levels in the surrounding tissue, with similar elevation ratios for Cu and Fe. The mapped distribution of these elements implies that each acupuncture point seems to be elliptical with the long axis along the meridian.
Topics: Acupuncture Points; Calcium; Copper; Humans; Iron; Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission; Zinc
PubMed: 19351976
DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/54/9/N01 -
Neuromodulation : Journal of the... Dec 2021
Topics: Acupuncture Points; COVID-19; Electroacupuncture; Humans; SARS-CoV-2
PubMed: 34704634
DOI: 10.1111/ner.13542