System Identification Algorithm Analysis of Acupuncture Effect on Mean Blood Flux of Contralateral Hegu Acupoint
Joint Authors
Zhang, Wei-Bo
Han, Jianguo
Litscher, Gerhard
Wang, Guang-Jun
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Acupoints (belonging to 12 meridians) which have the same names are symmetrically distributed on the body.
It has been proved that acupoints have certain biological specificities different from the normal parts of the body.
However, there is little evidence that acupoints which have the same name and are located bilaterally and symmetrically have lateralized specificity.
Thus, researching the lateralized specificity and the relationship between left-side and right-side acupuncture is of special importance.
Methodology and Principal Findings.
The mean blood flux (MBF) in both Hegu acupoints was measured by Moor full-field laser perfusion imager.
With the method of system identification algorithm, the output distribution in different groups was acquired, based on different acupoint stimulation and standard signal input.
It is demonstrated that after stimulation of the right Hegu acupoint by needle, the output value of MBF in contralateral Hegu acupoint was strongly amplified, while after acupuncturing the left Hegu acupoint, the output value of MBF in either side Hegu acupoint was amplified moderately.
Conclusions and Significance.
This paper indicates that the Hegu acupoint has lateralized specificity.
After stimulating the ipsilateral Hegu acupoint, symmetry breaking will be produced in contrast to contralateral Hegu acupoint stimulation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wang, Guang-Jun& Han, Jianguo& Litscher, Gerhard& Zhang, Wei-Bo. 2012. System Identification Algorithm Analysis of Acupuncture Effect on Mean Blood Flux of Contralateral Hegu Acupoint. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wang, Guang-Jun…[et al.]. System Identification Algorithm Analysis of Acupuncture Effect on Mean Blood Flux of Contralateral Hegu Acupoint. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Wang, Guang-Jun& Han, Jianguo& Litscher, Gerhard& Zhang, Wei-Bo. System Identification Algorithm Analysis of Acupuncture Effect on Mean Blood Flux of Contralateral Hegu Acupoint. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1028643
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1028643