Effect of Low Frequency Electrical Acupuncture Stimulation to Ciliao (B-32) on the Peripheral Circulation of Lower Legs

Comparison of Ciliao to the other Acupuncture Points

Abstract

For the purpose to increase peripheral blood flow of lower leg, low frequency electrical acupuncture was applied to the various meridian points such as Ciliao (B-32), Sanyinjiao (Sp-6), Xuehai (Sp-10), Zusanli (S-36), Jiexi (S-41) and Xuanzhong (G-39) on the patients of Burger's disease and intractable ulcer of lower leg. Peripheral blood flow was measu ed by a laser doppler flow meter. The results show that blood circulation of lower legs was increased by electrical acupuncture stimulation on bilateral Ciliao more than the other points and it was suggested that electrical acupuncture for bilateral Ciliao was helpful adjuncts to the treatment of ischemic disease such as Burger's disease and intractable ulcer.