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Effects of acupuncture on the constipation in rats model

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摘要

目的

观察针刺对便秘大鼠模型排便功能的影响。

方法

利用复方地芬诺酯复制便秘大鼠模型, 观察针刺 “合谷”、 “后三里” 对大鼠首次排便时间、 12 h排便粒数和排便重量的影响。

结果

模型组大鼠首次排便时间延长、 大便粒数和重量显著减少; 针刺治疗后, 便秘大鼠首次排便时间显著缩短, 12 h大便重量和粒数明显增加。

结论

针刺能够显著改善便秘大鼠的排便功能。

Abstract

Objective

To investigate the effects of acupuncture on constipation in rats.

Method

Compound diphenoxylate was used to set up rat model of constipation. After needling “Hegu” and “Housanli”, the time to first bowel movement, and stool grains quantity and weight in 12 rats were observed.

Results

The time to first bowel movement was delayed, and the stool grains quantity and weight were reduced in the model rats. Acupuncture could significantly shorten the time to first bowel movement, and increase stool grains quantity and weight.

Conclusion

Acupuncture can improve the defecating abilities in rats model of constipation.

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  1. Acupuncture and Tuina School, Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, P.R. China

    Yan Xing-ke  (严兴科), Yang Bo  (杨波), Gao Yang  (高洋), Wang Fu-chun  (王富春) & Hong Jie  (洪杰)

  2. Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai, 200032, P.R. China

    Zahng Guang-quan  (张广全) & Yang Yong-qing  (杨永清)

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  1. Yan Xing-ke  (严兴科)
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Foundation Item: Supported by Education Office of Jilin Province (No. 60 in 2005)

Author: YAN Xing-ke(1974–), male, associate professor, PhD, mainly engaged in the research of acupuncture effect

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Yan, Xk., Zahng, Gq., Yang, Yq. et al. Effects of acupuncture on the constipation in rats model. J. Acupunct. Tuina. Sci. 5, 270–273 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11726-007-0270-7

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