Effect of moxibustion on hypophysectomized rat / 全日本鍼灸学会雑誌

ABSTRACT

The effect of moxibustion on the endocrinosis elicited by disorders of the autonomic nervous system was investigated in hypophysectomized rat.<br>Natural gain of body weight was stopped, adrenals and testis became atrophied, urinary output increased, and the rectal temperature slightly dropped after hypophysectomy.<br>Applying moxibustion did not correct these synptoms.<br>Furthermore, in spite of electrolyte and amino acid metabolism, significant decrease of Na, K, Cl, Ca and a slight decrease of urea nitrogen and creatinine in urine was recognized. But these were not modify by moxibustion.<br>With respect to the adrenal cortical study, there were a slight increase of 17-OHCS and a mild decrease of 17-KS in urine. Moxibustion did not effect either 17-OHCS or 17-KS.