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Characterisation of deqi
An experimental study has been carried out using fMRI to characterise the nature and cause of the sensations experienced during deqi. Manual acupuncture was performed at Hegu L.I.-4, Zusanli ST-36 and Taichong LIV-3 during fMRI in 42 acupuncture-naive healthy adult volunteers. Non-invasive tactile stimulation was delivered to the acupoints by gentle tapping with a blunt metal filament prior to acu ...
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