Nerve Conduction Mechanism of Treating Encephalopathy by Acupuncturing Acupoints on Du-Meridian Based on"Governor Vessel Entering into Collateral-Brain"
The theory of"governor vessel entering into collateral-brain"explains that the governor vessel is closely related to the brain both in circulation and function.Based on this theory,the governor vessel acupoints are the first choice for the treatment of encephalopathy by ancient and modern doctors.The impact of acupuncture on the governor vessel relies on the activation of specific receptors at the acupoint,which convert the acupuncture stimulation into nerve signals transmitted to the central nervous system.However,a comprehensive summary of the neural pathways involved in treating encephalopathy with acupuncture from peripheral to central points has not yet been achieved.In this paper,a comprehensive summary of numerous studies on peripheral sensory afferent nerves and central nuclei is provided from the perspective of modern neurobiology,and an analysis of the neuro-biological basis and regulatory pathways related to the treatment of encephalopathy through acupunc-ture on the body surface along the governor vessel is conducted.
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