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KMID : 1129720050220010109
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Korean Journal of Acupuncture
2005 Volume.22 No. 1 p.109 ~ p.116
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Hepatoprotective Effect of Manual Acupuncture at Sam-hwang Points on CCl4-induced Liver Damage in Rats
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Yim Yun-Kyoung
Lee Hyun
Hong Kwon-Eui
Kim Young-Il
Kim Tae-Han
Choi Hak-Joo
Kim Sun-Jin
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Abstract
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Objectives : To investigate the hepatoprotective effect of manual acupuncture at Sam-hwang points on hepatotoxicity in -intoxicated rats.
Methods : Rats were injected intraperitoneally with (1ml/kg) and treated with manual acupuncture at left Sam-hwang points 3 times a week for 10 weeks. A non-acupoint in left Gluteal area was selected as a sham point. Acupuncture was performed by an experienced acupuncture doctor using tonifying manipulation technique. To estimate the effects on hepatotoxici쇼, body weight and liver weight of rats were measured, and biochemical assays(ALT, AST, ALP, Total cholesterol, etc.) and blood cell analysis were performed.
Results : Manual acupuncture with tonifying technique at Sam-hwang points reduced liver weight, ALT, AST, ALP activities and total cholesterol in serum significantly compared with control group. In blood cell analysis, WBC and lymphocytes were reduced but neutrophil was increased by manual acupuncture at Sam-hwang points in rats.
Conclusions : Manual acupuncture with tonifying technique at Sam-hwang points has an hepatoprotective effect on -induced liver damage in rats
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KEYWORD
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Manual acupuncture, Sam-hwang points, Liver damage, Hepatoprotective effect, Rat
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