Abstract
1. Acupuncture-moxibustion therapy must involve the use of the least number of points possible to produce good treatment results. I would like to report the results of treatment using Chinese needles at GB-26.
2. GB-26 is located on the Gall Bladder Meridian, however it is also the point at which the Gall Bladder Meridian intersects with the extraordinary meridian, TAIMYAKU, thus insertion at this point stimulates both the Gall Bladder Meridian and the TAIMYAKU meridian. Consequently, nerve functions and circulation in these areas are regulated. Anatomically and physiologically, this point has been found to be effective in the treatment of gynecolgical disease.
3. Horizontal insertion was performed in the direction of CV-4 to the depth at which 1-2cm. of the needle body remains above the skin. Depending on the individual patient's constitution, 0.32mm. (Diameter)-9cm. (Length), 0.32mm.-10cm., or 0.32mm.-12cm, Chinese needles were selected. Needles were left stationary for 10-20 minutes then withdrawn.
4. A. Concerning the acupuncture sensation (TOKKI) and its peripheral movement, it was found that the sensation was fastest in the area near the point of insertion (hypogastrium) and slower as the distance from the point increases (feet, etc.).
B. Concerning points of induration and tenderness, comparison of such areas before and after treatment revealed that insertion relieved these symptoms. Change was observed in the hypogastrium within five minutes of tresatment, in the lower legs within fifteen minutes.
C. Concerning peripheral sensitivity, though insertion was performed by more than one therapist, changes upon insertion were great.
D. Concerning skin temperature, it was observed that immediately after treatment temperature dropped, however, the drop was soon followed by a rise in temerature which after thirty minutes measured 0.6°-1°C. This condition continued 3-5 days after needle withdrawal, then returned to normal. It was observed however that by administering treatment at 3-5 day intervals it was possible to maintain the skin temperature and that after several treatments this temperature became constant and remained so.
5. Results were observed in the treatment of irregular menses, hypothermia, endometritis and about ten other diseases.
6. Results of treatment of 45 cases were as follows; 22 cases-excellent, 17 cases-good. Poor results were observed in no cases.
7. In closing then, the insertion at GB-26 results in stimulation over a wide area of the body and affects lower portions of the body to a greater extent than the upper portion.
