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KMID : 1138520080110010013
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Journal of Pharmacopuncture
2008 Volume.11 No. 1 p.13 ~ p.19
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Novel circulatory connection from the acupoint Zhong Wan(CV12) to pancreas
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Kim Min-Soo
Sung Baeck-Kyoung
Choi Chun-Ju
Kim Min-Su
Kang Dae-In
Soh Kwang-Sup
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Abstract
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Objectives : Demonstrating a novel circulatory path from the acupoint(CV12) to the pancreas.
Method : Alcian blue(1% solution, , pH 7.4) was injected into the acupoint(CV12). Two hours later the surfaces of internal organs were observed by using a stereomicroscope.
Results : Alcian blue arrived and colored the omental fat band(OFB) on the pancreas. The OFB connected the head and tail of the pancreas, the pancreas and the spleen, and the pancreas and the stomach.
Conclusion : The existence of a novel circulatory path from the acupoint CV12 to the pancreas and its OFB was demonstrated.
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KEYWORD
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Zhong Wan(CV12), Pancreas, Circulatory, Acupuncture, Alcian blue
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