A study on the differences of effect on mast cells and serum 5-HT in the acupoint area of “CV 4 ” of rats by acupuncture stimulus and thermal stimulus

ConclusionBoth acupuncture stimulus and thermal stimulus can cause the aggregation and degranulation of MCs and high expression of 5-HT in the acupoint area. The effect of thermal stimulus was superior to that of acupuncture stimulus in degranulation.
Source: World Journal of Acupuncture Moxibustion - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research