ABSTRACT
[Objective] We examined whether the meridian test is useful for diagnosis and assessment, other than treatment. <BR>[Method] Participants were patients and therapists in acupuncture and moxibustion facilities. We gave them the meridian test before and after treatment, and carried out the questionnaire survey for the test time, impressions and others.<BR>[Results and Discussion] The time of the meridian test was suitable for the patients and therapists. This test detected unconscious disorders in locomotive organs. It also clarified unconscious therapeutic effects. Furthermore, we obtained affirmative answers on the test from patients and therapists. From these results, it was suggested that the meridian test is a useful method in addition to treatment.