The affects of acupuncture at sibai and neiting acupoints on gastric peristalsis

J Tradit Chin Med. 2001 Dec;21(4):286-8.

Abstract

The frequency and amplitude of gastric peristaltic wave were significantly changed in 15 subjects when Sibai (ST 2) and Neiting (ST 44) acupoints of the Stomach Channel of Foot-Yangming were punctured. The results demonstrate that these acupoints are effective for treatment of stomach diseases, providing an experimental basis for the theory of channels and collaterals.

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Points
  • Acupuncture Therapy*
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gastric Emptying
  • Gastrointestinal Motility
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Peristalsis
  • Stomach / physiology*
  • Stomach / physiopathology