Journal of Traditional Medicine & Clinical Naturopathy
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Abstract

Background: Shenshu acupoints in acupuncture effect as same as internal organ soma theory. However, the influence of Shenshu acupoints on experiment is needed to know. Objectives: To examine the influenced skin regions of Shenshu acupoints on human body. Method: Basic study and experimental analysis was done on pain threshold at examined points of whole body�s dermatomes before and after using anesthesia acupuncture at Shenshu acupoints. 31 healthy volunteers used electronic stimulus parameter with two phases of symmetric thorn pulse, 160 Hz for 20 minutes, cathode on the left acupoint and anode on the right acupoint. Data analysis was done with SPSS16.0 software. Results: Pain threshold was increased symmetrically from dermatome T6 to dermatome S1 on two sides of dorsal body. The highest was at dermatome L2 (p=0.000), the edge ones were dermatome T6 and dermatome S1 (p<0.05). The diastolic blood pressure was increased significantly (p=0.003). This study is a safe procedure and has no side effects. Conclusion: The influenced regions of anesthesia acupuncture at Shenshu acupoints are dermatomes from T6 to S1 and symmetrically on two sides of dorsal body.

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