Objective
To observe the effects of needles with different diameters on the gastrointestinal function in mice.
Methods
Eighteen Kunming mice were randomly divided into group of 0.25 mm needle, group of 0.35 mm needle, and control group. The
acupoint of Zusanli (ST 36) was needled once a day for 5 days. The effects of needles with different diameters were observed
by measuring the distance of the carbon moved in the intestine.
Results
The distance of the carbon moved in the intestine was longer in the acupuncture group than in the control group (P<0.05), and it was longer in the group of 0.35 mm needle than in the group of 0.30 mm needle, there was no significant difference
(P>0.05).
Conclusion
Acupuncture treatment can enhance the peristalsis function of stomach and intestine in mice. The diameter of needle has no
effect on the gastrointestinal function.
方法
将18 只昆明种小鼠随机分为0.25 mm 细针组、 0.35 mm 粗针组和对照组, 每组 6 只, 每天于固定时间分别刺激“足三里” 穴, 连续 5 天。 通过检测小鼠肠内容物碳末推进距离, 观察不同粗细毫针刺激对小鼠胃肠排空功能的影响。
结果
三组碳末推进率比较, 针刺组明显大于对照组(P<0.05)。 粗针组大于细针组, 但没有统计学意义 (P>0.05)。
结论
针刺可以提高小鼠胃蠕动功能, 不同粗细针针刺对小鼠胃肠功能影响没有明显差异。
Key Words Acupuncture - Acupuncture Apparatus - Gastrointestinal Motility - Points - Zusanli (ST 36) - Mice
关键词 针刺 - 针具 - 胃肠活动 - 穴, 足三里 - 小鼠
CLC Number R2-03
Author: ZHANG Hao-lin (1986–), female, college degree.