足三里穴与食管运动功能的研究进展

Advances in acupuncture at Zusanli point on esophageal motor function

针刺足三里穴对食管运动功能的影响机制尚未完全阐明,但大多学者认为其作用的发挥与神经-体液因素有关.本文综述近年来对足三里穴与食管功能关系研究的进展,包括穴位的层次结构及解剖特征、神经传导机制及神经递质调控等,以期为解释针刺足三里穴对食管功能良性调理作用提供更多的依据.

Acupuncture at Zusanli point can affect esophageal motor function, but its mechanism is still not clear. Most researchers consider that its action is associated with neurohumoral factors. This article reviews recent advancement of acupuncture at Zusanli （ST 36） point on esophageal motor function, including acupoints hierarchical structure and dissection characteristics, neural conduction mechanism, neurotransmitters regulation, etc. Acupuncture at ST 36 point might lead to wholesome regulation on esophagus, which was of notably significant for dynamic esophageal disease therapy.