Thermometrische Evaluierung unterschiedlicher Nadelungstechniken der Akupunktur

Author(s): T. , S., G. , C., E. , K., P. , M.

Journal/Book: Deutsche Zeitschrift für Akupunktur. 1995; 38/2: 33-36.

Abstract: In classical acupuncture the mehod of needle insertion (needling technique) varies depending on whether the flow of energy is to be increased or decreased. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the differences in the effect of a tonicising and sedating form of needle insertion by means of acral temperature reactions (ATR). Ten healthy subjects (5 females and 5 males) participated. The acupuncture point LI 11 was stimulated with the tonicising technique on the first day and with the sedating method on the following day. A computer-assisted multichannel thermometer with 3 thermistors was used to measure the temperature in the region of the groove of the nail bed on the index finger, on the acupuncture point LI 4 and next to the needled point LI 11. Readings were recorded every second for one hour. Following an adaptation to the environment (room temperature: 22+- 1°C) the acupuncture point was stimulated 4 times at intervals of 5 minutes. Temperature readings were continued for 25 minutes after the final stimulation. The same procedure was used for both forms of needling. All stimulations, independent of the needling method, resulted in a typical ATR. A definite difference in the overall pattern of the temperature change of the two methods was found in all subjects. The average decrease in temperature was greater for the sedating needling procedure. This result supports the observations that tonicising and sedating needling have different effects on the microcirculation.

Keyword(s): Akrale Temperaturreaktion, Nadeltechniken, Tonisierung, Sedierung.

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