ArticleEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2013
Wave-induced flow in meridians demonstrated using photoluminescent bioceramic material on acupuncture points.
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- The involvement of the primo vascular system in local enteritis and its modification by electroacupuncture.Frontiers in immunology · 2022Article
- Establishment of a basic medical science system for Traditional Chinese medicine education: A suggestion based on the experience of BIOCERAMIC technology.Journal of traditional and complementary medicine · 2020Review
- Base on concept of traditional Chinese medicine: Experimental studies on efficacy of BIOCERAMIC Resonance to alleviate drug withdrawal symptoms.Journal of traditional and complementary medicine · 2019Article
- Application of Meridian Electrical Conductance in the Setting of Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2019Article
- A technology developed from concept of acupuncture and meridian system, the clinical effect of BIOCERAMIC resonance on psychological related sleep disturbance with findings on questionnaire, EEG and fMRI.Journal of traditional and complementary medicine · 2018Article
- Theoretical basis, application, reliability, and sample size estimates of a Meridian Energy Analysis Device for Traditional Chinese Medicine Research.Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2017Review
- The Effect of Photoluminescence of Bioceramic Irradiation on Middle Cerebral Arterial Occlusion in Rats.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2016Article
- Modern acupuncture-like stimulation methods: a literature review.Integrative medicine research · 2015Review
- Bioceramic Resonance Effect on Meridian Channels: A Pilot Study.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2015Article
- Siddha Varmam and Thokkanam therapy in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis-A case report.Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicineArticle
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Abstract
The mechanisms of acupuncture remain poorly understood, but it is generally assumed that measuring the electrical conductivity at various meridians provides data representing various meridian energies. In the past, noninvasive methods have been used to stimulate the acupuncture points at meridians, such as heat, electricity, magnets, and lasers. Photoluminescent bioceramic (PLB) material has been proven to weaken hydrogen bonds and alter the characteristics of liquid water. In this study, we applied the noninvasive PLB technique to acupuncture point irradiation, attempting to detect its effects by using electrical conductivity measurements. We reviewed relevant literature, searching for information on meridians including their wave-induced flow characteristics.
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