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Comparison of Acupuncturing Hegu (LI4) by Metal or Laser Needle on Facial Blood Perfusion Using Laser Speckle Technique
Journal: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (Vol.4, No. 3)Publication Date: 2011-09-30
Authors : Yuying Tian; Tao Huang; Gerhard Litscher; Lu Wang; et al.;
Page : 187-192
Keywords : Acupuncture; Hegu (LI4); Laser-needle; Facial blood perfusion (FBP); Laser speckle technique;
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Abstract
Aim To compare the difference of remote effects of acupuncture between metal needle and laser needle on facial blood perfusion (FBP). Methods Hand acupuncture and laser-needle acupuncture were randomly used on Hegu (LI4) in 20 healthy volunteers. FBP was observed by speckle contrast imager before, during, and after the acupunctures. Results For hand acupuncture there were gradual increases on the nose and left and right visor areas (p
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