Objective With the development of science of acupuncture and moxibustion, people have, in the knowledge of "deqi", developed from subjective level to the quantitative level, and discovered many factors influencing t...Objective With the development of science of acupuncture and moxibustion, people have, in the knowledge of "deqi", developed from subjective level to the quantitative level, and discovered many factors influencing the "deqi" of acupuncture. In this report, the relationship between "deqi" and these factors was explored in terms of different acupuncture methods and quantity and depth of stimulus. Methods Ancient literature about "deqi", as well as related literature for clinical and basic research on "deqi" in recent 10 years were systematically collected. Results (1) Cerebral functional imaging technology and the scale of "deqi" were the most common quantitative indexes for "deqi" in recent 10 years. (2) There were many factors influencing "deqi" in acupuncture, which involved personal physiological status, nature of disease, anatomical features under the acupoint, different acupuncture methods, quantity and depth of stimulus, etc. Different acupuncture methods, quantity and depth of stimulus would bring different influences on and mechanisms of "deqi". Conclusion (1) "Deqi" is not equal to needling sensation; (2) recessive needling sensation should be re-recognized; (3) the sensation of doctor should be paid attention; (4) The meaning of "deqi" should be re-defined and re-understood.展开更多
基金Supported by National key Basic Research Development Program of China(973 Program):2012 CB 518506National Key Basic Research Development Program of China:2006 CB 504503+1 种基金General Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China:30973793Ph.D.Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education:20090013110005
文摘Objective With the development of science of acupuncture and moxibustion, people have, in the knowledge of "deqi", developed from subjective level to the quantitative level, and discovered many factors influencing the "deqi" of acupuncture. In this report, the relationship between "deqi" and these factors was explored in terms of different acupuncture methods and quantity and depth of stimulus. Methods Ancient literature about "deqi", as well as related literature for clinical and basic research on "deqi" in recent 10 years were systematically collected. Results (1) Cerebral functional imaging technology and the scale of "deqi" were the most common quantitative indexes for "deqi" in recent 10 years. (2) There were many factors influencing "deqi" in acupuncture, which involved personal physiological status, nature of disease, anatomical features under the acupoint, different acupuncture methods, quantity and depth of stimulus, etc. Different acupuncture methods, quantity and depth of stimulus would bring different influences on and mechanisms of "deqi". Conclusion (1) "Deqi" is not equal to needling sensation; (2) recessive needling sensation should be re-recognized; (3) the sensation of doctor should be paid attention; (4) The meaning of "deqi" should be re-defined and re-understood.