Journal of Acupuncture Research
- Volume 20 Issue 3
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- Pages.166-176
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- 2003
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- 2586-288X(pISSN)
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- 2586-2898(eISSN)
Anti-Inflammatory Effects of 15Hz Electroacupuncture on the Carrageenan-Injected Rat
Carrageenan 유발염증에 대한 15Hz 전침의 효과에 대한 연구
- Han, You-jin (Department of Physiology, College of Oriental Medicine, Dong-Eui University) ;
- Lee, Yong-tae (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Dong-Eui University) ;
- Jang, Kyung-jeon (Department of Physiology, College of Oriental Medicine, Dong-Eui University)
- Received : 2003.05.10
- Accepted : 2003.05.17
- Published : 2003.06.20
Abstract
Objective : The aim of this study is to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of 15Hz electroacupuncture(EA) on carrageenan-injected rats. Inflammation was induced by an intraplantar injection of 1% carrageenan into the right hind paw. Methods : Bilateral EA stimulation with 15 Hz were delivered at those acupoints corresponding to Zusanli and Sanyinjiao in man via the needles for a total of 30 min duration in carrageenan-injected rats. Results: The developing edema was measured 30 minutes interval afer carrageenan injection and 15 Hz EA stimulation presented significant edema inhibition. Three hours after carrageenan injection, prostaglandin