Experimentally investigating the effect of buccal acupuncture on analgesic time-effect characteristics and monoamine neurotransmitters

ConclusionThe analgesic effect of buccal acupuncture shows an obvious time-dependent curve. It is characterized by rapid onset of pain relief, rapid increase and decline in pain threshold. 5-HT and NE levels in rabbit ’s hypothalamus can be affected by buccal acupuncture, with increased 5-HT concentration and reduced NE/5-HT ratio.
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research