Advances of studies on the biophysical characteristics of channels and acupoints / 中国针灸

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To summarize recent studies on the biophysical characteristics of meridians and acupoints, so as to provide a basis and thinking for scientific studies.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Twenty-nine papers about biophysical characteristics of meridians and acupoints were reviewed from studies of electricity, heat, sound, light, magnetic and radionuclide.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The biophysical characteristics of meridians and acupoints have been proved in different domains, and meridians and acupoints objectively exist.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Scientific studies on the biophysical characteristics of meridians and acupoints have vast vistas.</p>