ReviewMedicines (Basel, Switzerland)2014
Acupoint Activation: Response in Microcirculation and the Role of Mast Cells.
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Who cites it
8 citing papers in PubMed.
- Exploring the Relationship between Blood Flux Signals and HRV following Different Thermal Stimulations using Complexity Analysis.Scientific reports · 2018Trial
- Biological effect of acupuncture on peripheral facial paralysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Review
- Can acupuncture increase microcirculation in peripheral artery disease and diabetic foot syndrome? - a pilot study.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Article
- Effect of Low- and High-Frequency Auricular Stimulation with Electro-Acupuncture on Cutaneous Microcirculation: A Cross-Over Study in Healthy Subjects.Medicines (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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- Laser Speckle Imaging of Sensitized Acupoints.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2018Article
- Mast cells are important regulator of acupoint sensitization via the secretion of tryptase, 5-hydroxytryptamine, and histamine.PloS one · 2018Article
- Sino-Austrian High-Tech Acupuncture Network-Annual Report 2014.Medicines (Basel, Switzerland) · 2014Article
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Abstract
backgroundAccording to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, acupuncture effects are based on the integrity function of meridians. Meridians are thought to regulate body function through the normal flow of qi and/or blood. Disturbances in this flow are thought to cause disease, and acupuncture techniques are believed to cure disease by regulating this flow. However, it is still difficult to understand the exact meaning of qi and to evaluate the activation of meridians. Thus, more and more attention has been focused on the relationship of acupuncture and circulation.
methodsIn this narrative review, the authors focus on the state of the art in acupoint activation, microcirculation response, and on investigation of mast cells, based on current literature research.
resultsAltogether, 52 references are cited and discussed critically. A schematic diagram of the relationship between acupuncture stimulation, changes of microcirculation and mast cells is presented as result.
conclusionThe block diagram presented in this review article shows that mast cells might play an important role in circulation response after acupoint stimulation.
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