Electro ‐acupuncture at ST37 and ST25 induce different effects on colonic motility via the enteric nervous system by affecting excitatory and inhibitory neurons

Conclusions and InferencesElectro‐acupuncture at specific acupoints can improve intestinal motility in constipation by altering the ENS and differentially affecting excitatory and inhibitory neurons, restoring the coordination between contraction and relaxation muscles, and working in concert with the central nervous system and peripheral neural pathways. EA stimulation at either ST 37 or ST 25 relieves the symptoms of constipation, but has different effects in the proximal colon. ST 37 alters both excitatory and inhibitory enteric neurons, while ST 25 only influences inhibitory neurons.
Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research