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Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine ›› 2014, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (04): 491-497.DOI: 10.1016/S0254-6272(15)30052-2

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Effect of Zusanli(ST 36) moxibustion on rat mesenteric microvascular system

Hongqing Xia, Ling Guan, Yiling Yang   

  1. Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, the General Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army;
  • Accepted:2014-08-15 Online:2014-08-05 Published:2022-04-05

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Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of moxibustion on Zusanli(ST 36) on visceral-mesenteric vesselsbyobservingcirculation.METHODS: Forty-five SD rats were randomly assigned to a moxibustion, electroacupuncture(EA),and blank group. In the moxibustion group, heat stimulation of moxibustion to the Zusanli(ST36)area of normal rats was performed for 15 min. In the EA group, needles were inserted into the Zusanli(ST36)and later alpoint[0.5 cm lateral from Zusanli(ST 36)] for 15 min. The blank group was not given any treatment. We continuously monitored mesenteric microvascular changes with invivo microscopicvideo.RESULTS:Moxibustion and EA to Zusanli(ST 36) increase the diameter of mesenteric arterioles and venules(P

Key words: Moxibustion, Electroacupuncture, Zusanli(ST 36), Splanchnic circulation

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Hongqing Xia, Ling Guan, Yiling Yang. Effect of Zusanli(ST 36) moxibustion on rat mesenteric microvascular system[J]. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2014, 34(04): 491-497.