Wave-induced flow in meridians demonstrated using photoluminescent bioceramic material on acupuncture points

Abstract

The mechanisms of acupuncture remain poorly understood, but it is generally assumed that measuring the electrical conductivity at various meridians provides data representing various meridian energies. In the past, noninvasive methods have been used to stimulate the acupuncture points at meridians, such as heat, electricity, magnets, and lasers. Photoluminescent bioceramic (PLB) material has been proven to weaken hydrogen bonds and alter the characteristics of liquid water. In this study, we applied the noninvasive PLB technique to acupuncture point irradiation, attempting to detect its effects by using electrical conductivity measurements. We reviewed relevant literature, searching for information on meridians including their wave-induced flow characteristics.

Figure 1

Electrodermal measurements of various acupuncture points on the meridian line (a), using a metal cylinder, electrode, and spring-loaded probe (b).

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PLB irradiation on acupuncture points and remeasurement.

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(a, c) Two examples of candidates on instrumental measurements; (b, d) the repeated measurements (within 15 minutes) showed good repeatability.

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(a, c) Two examples of candidates with extremely high and low current levels measured by instrumental measurements; (b, d) after PLB irradiation of 15 minutes, there are remarkable normalization of current levels on the two specific meridian channels.

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(a) One example of candidate with six different extremely high and low current levels of meridian channels; (b) After PLB irradiation of corresponding acupuncture points of the two of the abnormal meridian channels, there are remarkable normalization of current levels on all of the six specific meridian channels.

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PLB irradiation of the specific meridian (acupuncture) points may induce a wave-induced flow in the meridians, by using the interconnection of various meridians.