Treatment of 34 Cases of Hyperlipidemia by Embedding Catgut in Acupoints. Plus 30 Cases Treated by Pravastatin in the Control Group

Thirty-four cases of hyperlipidemia were treated by embedding No.0 catgut in 2cm length into bilateral Zusanli (ST 36) and Jiaji (Ex-B 2) of the tenth thoracic vertebra and were compared with 30 cases treated by oral administration of Pravastatin. After two months, the acupoint catgut-embedding meth...

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Published in:Journal of acupuncture and tuina science 2005-02, Vol.3 (1), p.9-10
Main Author: 袁俏梅 史红辉
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
中医药疗法
穴位埋线结扎
足三里
随机对照试验
高脂血症
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Summary:Thirty-four cases of hyperlipidemia were treated by embedding No.0 catgut in 2cm length into bilateral Zusanli (ST 36) and Jiaji (Ex-B 2) of the tenth thoracic vertebra and were compared with 30 cases treated by oral administration of Pravastatin. After two months, the acupoint catgut-embedding method had the same effect as Pravastatin in reducing total serum cholesterol, and had a better effect in reducing triglyceride.
ISSN:1672-3597
1993-0399
DOI:10.1007/BF02900011