Wave-Induced Flow in Meridians Demonstrated Using Photoluminescent Bioceramic Material on Acupuncture Points
Author(s) -
C. Will Chen,
ChenJei Tai,
CheukSing Choy,
Chau-Yun Hsu,
Shoei-Loong Lin,
Wing P. Chan,
HanSun Chiang,
Chang-An Chen,
TingKai Leung
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.552
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 1741-4288
pISSN - 1741-427X
DOI - 10.1155/2013/739293
Subject(s) - acupuncture , meridian (astronomy) , bioceramic , photoluminescence , acupuncture point , biomedical engineering , materials science , medicine , physics , composite material , optoelectronics , pathology , alternative medicine , astronomy
The mechanisms of acupuncture remain poorly understood, but it is generally assumed that measuring the electrical conductivity at various meridians provides data representing various meridian energies. In the past, noninvasive methods have been used to stimulate the acupuncture points at meridians, such as heat, electricity, magnets, and lasers. Photoluminescent bioceramic (PLB) material has been proven to weaken hydrogen bonds and alter the characteristics of liquid water. In this study, we applied the noninvasive PLB technique to acupuncture point irradiation, attempting to detect its effects by using electrical conductivity measurements. We reviewed relevant literature, searching for information on meridians including their wave-induced flow characteristics.
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