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[Effects of eye acupuncture on SEPCT-determined cerebral blood flow in patients with cerebral infarction].

Author: CaoTie-Jun, DouWen-Bo, FengYao, HuangChun-Yuan, JuQing-Bo, LiXue-Na, LiYa-Ming, QuFang, WangJian, ZhouHong-Fei

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Overview

This study investigated the correlation between eye acupuncture points and zang-fu function in patients with cerebral infarction. The study found that eye acupuncture therapy, using points selected based on syndrome differentiation, increased local brain blood flow and improved the state of brain ischemia, suggesting a correlation between eye acupuncture points and zang-fu function.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
UNLABELLED: OBJECTIVE To verify the correlation between the points of eye acupuncture and zang-fu function so as to provide the theoretical evidence for the principle of point selection in eye acupuncture therapy. METHODS: Sixty cases of cerebral infarction were treated with different points accord...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21692279

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Effects of Eye Acupuncture on Cerebral Blood Flow in Patients with Cerebral Infarction

Cerebral infarction, a type of stroke caused by a blocked artery in the brain, is like a drought in a desert oasis, depriving brain cells of vital nutrients. This study explores the effects of eye acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine technique, on cerebral blood flow in patients with cerebral infarction. Imagine eye acupuncture as a delicate rain dance performed to revitalize the oasis. The researchers applied different acupuncture points based on traditional Chinese medicine principles and used single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), a brain imaging technique, to assess the effects on blood flow. They found that eye acupuncture significantly increased blood flow to the affected areas of the brain.

Revitalizing the Desert Brain: Eye Acupuncture Offers Hope for Stroke Patients

The study suggests that eye acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine technique, can potentially improve blood flow to the brain in patients with cerebral infarction, like a gentle rain dance reviving a parched oasis. While further research is needed to fully understand its mechanisms and effectiveness, this study provides promising evidence for its potential benefits in treating stroke.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This research reminds us that traditional medicine offers a wealth of knowledge. Eye acupuncture, like a desert ritual passed down through generations, might hold the key to improving brain health after a stroke.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2011-08-04
  2. Date Revised 2016-11-25
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Pubmed ID

21692279

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

21692279

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