Biophysical Characteristics of Meridians and Acupoints: A Systematic Review
Joint Authors
Wu, Xiaoke
Ng, Ernest Hung Yu
Li, Juan
Wang, Qing
Liang, Huiling
Dong, Haoxu
Li, Yan
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
As an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture is a convenient and effective therapy with fewer adverse effects.
Recently, researches on meridian essence have become core issues of modern TCM.
Numerous experiments have demonstrated the objective existence of meridians by different technologies since 1950s, such as biophysics, biochemistry, and molecular biology.
In this paper, we review biophysical studies on electric, acoustic, thermal, optical, magnetic, isotopic, and myoelectric aspects of meridians and acupoints.
These studies suggest that meridians/acupoints have biophysical characteristics which are different from nonacupuncture points.
Owing to the limitations of previous studies, future research using high-throughput technologies such as omics and multicenter randomized controlled trials should be performed to explore the acupuncture’s mechanisms of action and demonstration of efficacy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Li, Juan& Wang, Qing& Liang, Huiling& Dong, Haoxu& Li, Yan& Ng, Ernest Hung Yu…[et al.]. 2012. Biophysical Characteristics of Meridians and Acupoints: A Systematic Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-992648
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Li, Juan…[et al.]. Biophysical Characteristics of Meridians and Acupoints: A Systematic Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-992648
American Medical Association (AMA)
Li, Juan& Wang, Qing& Liang, Huiling& Dong, Haoxu& Li, Yan& Ng, Ernest Hung Yu…[et al.]. Biophysical Characteristics of Meridians and Acupoints: A Systematic Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-992648
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-992648