Experimental exploration and research prospect of physical bases and functional characteristics of meridians

The physical basis of meridians and acupoints (acupuncture points) is in a complex system mainly of connective tissue and interwoven with the blood capillaries, nerves, lymph vessels, etc. Elements of Ca, P, K, Fe, Zn, Mn, etc are found concentrated in the deep connective tissue structures in locati...

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Published in:Chinese science bulletin 1998-08, Vol.43 (15), p.1233-1252
Main Authors: Fei, Lun, Cheng, Huansheng, Cai, Deheng, Yang, Shixun, Xu, Jianrong, Chen, Eryu, Dang, Ruishan, Ding, Guanghong, Shen, Xueyong, Tang, Yi, Yao, Wei
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Language:English
Subjects:
Acupuncture
bank
Blood vessels
calcium
Capillaries
Collagen
Complex systems
connective
Connective tissues
infrared
Liquid crystals
Manganese
meridians
Nerves
ray
structures
tissue
transmission
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Summary:The physical basis of meridians and acupoints (acupuncture points) is in a complex system mainly of connective tissue and interwoven with the blood capillaries, nerves, lymph vessels, etc. Elements of Ca, P, K, Fe, Zn, Mn, etc are found concentrated in the deep connective tissue structures in locations corresponding to acupoints. On this physical basis, the specific waveband of high efficiency for transmission of infrared rays exists in the collagenous fibre in a liquid crystal state. The development direction and new idea of researching on acupuncture and meridians are discussed.
ISSN:1001-6538
2095-9273
1861-9541
2095-9281
DOI:10.1007/BF02884134