Effects of Acupuncture on the Constipation in Rats Model / 针灸推拿医学(英文版)
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
;
(6): 270-273, 2007.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-471828
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To investigate the effects of acupuncture on constipation in rats.Method:
Compound diphenoxylate was used to set up rat model of constipation. After needling Heguand Housanli, the time to first bowel movement, and stool grains quantity and weight in 12 rats were observed.Results:
The time to first bowel movement was delayed, and the stool grains quantity and weight were reduced in the model rats. Acupuncture could significantly shorten the time to first bowel movement, and increase stool grains quantity and weight.Conclusion:
Acupuncture can improve the defecating abilities in rats model of constipation.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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