[The effect of acupuncture on the gastric acid-forming function in patients with duodenal peptic ulcer]

Acupuncture of points E36 Zusanli and auricular points is shown to influence acid production in the body of the stomach and alkalinization in the stomach antrum in patients with duodenal ulcer and hyperacidity. 20-min acupuncture on points E36 intensifies acid production while 40-min procedure inhibits acid production. Combination of auricular and corporal acupuncture enhances acid production suppression in gastric body and improves alkalinizing function of the antrum.