Following is abstract of a study “Acupuncture on hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal system effects” authored by Ji Li-Jie
Adrenocorticotropic hormone and its process is indispensable in the maintenance of a stable internal environment, participation in metabolism , immune , anti-inflammatory ,and anti-shock functions. It is increasingly attracted people’s attention on the role of Acupuncture effect on hypothalamus – pituitary-adrenal cortex system.
Acupuncture on content of hormones inside blood
Researcher, Liao Ying, observed the biphasic in nature of acupuncture in rabbits “Zusanli ” Point to promote corticosterone and cortisol biosynthesis dynamics.
It was observed that 62 patients with moderate degree of allergic-type infection, bronchial asthma , 50 patients with gastric , duodenal ulcer, these patients before acupuncture blood cortisol concentrations are on declining basis . By using low-frequency transcutaneous electrical meridian therapy, and at the end of therapy, the adrenocorticotropic hormone secretion increased 1.5-3 times of the level before treatment, after eight hours the hormone remained high. The results confirm that the treatment of acupuncture on pituitary – adrenal system dysfunction is beneficial. It allows the system to normalize hormonal activity and help steroids regeneration activation.
The animal or human acupuncture, directly or indirectly, shows the acupuncture can enhance the hypothalamic – pituitary-adrenal cortex system function, promote the secretion of ACTH and corticosteroids. By improving the system function, acupuncture helps strengthening the body’s resistance to diseases, promote the body’s recovery.
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