The influence of acupuncture stimulus at the Ketsuinyu and Danchu points on the autonomic nervous function / 全日本鍼灸学会雑誌

ABSTRACT

From our studies it appears that the Yuketsu (Ketsuinyu) and Boketsu (Danchu) of the Shinpo heve a big influence on heart function. In our test, we measured heart rate and performed the dynamic autonomic nervous function test as described by Nishijo et. al., after acupuncture stimulus was given to both points. The measurement schedule was as follows, while stimulus was being given, measurements were taken for a two minute period. After stimulus was given, the samples were made to lie down and rest for three minutes after which measurements were taken for a one minute period in this position. Next the samples were made to stand for three minutes after which measurements were taken in this position. This cycle of lying down, measurement, standing measurement was repeated three times. Differences in the results, before and agter stimulus was given, were compared. In the first measurement after stimulus, there was almost no detectable defference at both the Ketsuinyu and Danchu points, concerning the direction and size of the related degree of the autonomic nervous function.<br>On the third measurement a detectable difference was observed. At the Ketsuinyu point, there was only a small change. But at the Danchu point, a heightened value for the related degree of the autonomic nervous function was observed. It was a large, stable change.