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Tadashi Hisamitsu1, Shintaro Ishikawa1

  • 1Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan.

Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
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Acupuncture stimulation effectively improves blood fluidity in Oriental medicine's "Oketsu" (blood stagnation) condition. This review explores acupuncture's mechanisms and its impact on blood flow and vascular resistance.

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Physiology
  • Traditional Oriental Medicine

Background:

  • Oketsu, a concept in Oriental medicine, signifies blood stagnation and is linked to various health issues.
  • Clinical indicators of Oketsu include tongue changes, swelling, blushing, and dark under-eye circles.
  • Blood fluidity and vascular resistance are key factors studied in relation to Oketsu.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in acupuncture therapy for Oketsu.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms of action for acupuncture in treating blood stagnation.
  • To present original research findings on acupuncture's effects on blood fluidity.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of acupuncture therapy for Oketsu.
  • Analysis of blood fluidity and vascular resistance as indicators of Oketsu.
Keywords:
Oketsublood fluidityelectrical acupunctureplatelet aggregation

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  • Investigation using the restraint stress method to study acupuncture mechanisms.

    • Main Results:

    • Preliminary research indicates acupuncture is highly effective for conditions involving decreased blood fluidity, such as Oketsu.
    • Acupuncture stimuli show promise in improving blood fluidity and potentially reducing vascular resistance.
    • The restraint stress method provides insights into the physiological mechanisms of acupuncture.

    Conclusions:

    • Acupuncture therapy is a viable treatment for Oketsu, primarily by enhancing blood fluidity.
    • Further research is needed to fully understand the multifaceted mechanisms of acupuncture.
    • New factors, including blood fluidity, are proposed for investigating acupuncture's therapeutic effects.