Characterization of the "<it>deqi</it>" response in acupuncture

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acupuncture stimulation elicits <it>deqi</it>, a composite of unique sensations that is essential for clinical efficacy according to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). There is lack of adequate experimental data to indic...

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Main Authors: Rosen Bruce R, Hodge Steven M, Napadow Vitaly, Marina Ovidiu, Liu Jing, Vangel Mark G, Nixon Erika E, Hui Kathleen KS, Makris Nikos, Kennedy David N
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-10-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/7/33