Effect of acupuncture on constipation and bowel function in rats.doc

 PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 16 Effect of acupuncture on constipation and bowel function in rats Author: Gao Yang, Wen Zhijun, Yang Bo, YAN Xing Branch, Wang Fu-chun, Hong-jie 【Abstract】 Objective: To observe the rat model of acupuncture on constipation and defecation function. Methods: Compound Diphenoxylate copy of constipation rat model to observe acupuncture Hegu, Zusanli first defecation time in rats, 12 h stool weight of grains and defecation. Results: The model group for the first time prolonged defecation, stool and weight of grains significantly reduced; acupuncture treatment, constipation and defecation in rats significantly shorten the time for the first time, 12 h stool weight and grain number increased significantly. Conclusion: Acupuncture can significantly improve constipation and bowel function in rats. Keywords: constipation; bowel function; acupuncture; rats; experimental study Fund Project: Jilin Provincial Department of Education Fund (Kat English Edition All words [2005] No. 60) Constipation, is the daily life of the most common diseases. Life is stressful, rhythm speed up and the change in eating habits more and more people suffer from constipation. While taking the laxative medicine may temporarily relieve symptoms, but after stopping easily cause secondary constipation, leading to exacerbations. Positive effect of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of constipation, the clinical application of a gradual increase, but the use of animal research conducted by relatively few [1]. This was observed in rat model of acupuncture on constipation and defecation function, reported as follows: An experimental material and methods 1.1 Experimental Animal male Sprague  Dawley rats (clean grade), weight (220 ± 30) g. 1.2 Experimental reagents compound Diphenoxylate (DC, CommScope Changzhou Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.), 0.9% sodium chloride solution (Shanghai Changzheng Fumin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.), pen