Korean Journal of Acupuncture

Society for Meridian and Acupoint (경락경혈학회)
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The Multi-channel Bio-potential Similarity Research of Acupuncture Point (ST36) and Peripheral Region

다채널 생체전위 측정을 통한 족삼리 주변 피부의 전위 변화 유사도 연구

  • Lee, Sang-Hun (Acupuncture, Moxibustion & Meridian Research Group Division of Standard Research, KIOM) ;
  • Cho, Sung-Jin (Acupuncture, Moxibustion & Meridian Research Group Division of Standard Research, KIOM) ;
  • Choi, Gwang-Ho (Acupuncture, Moxibustion & Meridian Research Group Division of Standard Research, KIOM) ;
  • Ryu, Yeon-Hee (Acupuncture, Moxibustion & Meridian Research Group Division of Standard Research, KIOM) ;
  • Kwon, O-Sang (Acupuncture, Moxibustion & Meridian Research Group Division of Standard Research, KIOM) ;
  • Choi, Sun-Mi (Acupuncture, Moxibustion & Meridian Research Group Division of Standard Research, KIOM)
  • 이상훈 (한국한의학연구원 의료연구부 침구경락연구그룹) ;
  • 조성진 (한국한의학연구원 의료연구부 침구경락연구그룹) ;
  • 최광호 (한국한의학연구원 의료연구부 침구경락연구그룹) ;
  • 류연희 (한국한의학연구원 의료연구부 침구경락연구그룹) ;
  • 권오상 (한국한의학연구원 의료연구부 침구경락연구그룹) ;
  • 최선미 (한국한의학연구원 의료연구부 침구경락연구그룹)
  • Received : 2011.11.29
  • Accepted : 2011.12.13
  • Published : 2011.12.27
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Abstract

Objectives : This study aimed to explore the passive multi-channel time series analysis method by measuring bio-potentials of acupuncture point and the peripheral region Methods : Bio-potential was measured at ST36 and the peripherical region of ST36 of 5 healthy volunteers at three times. The diagram of the potential changes over time were smoothed by moving average method and similarities of ST36 and the other points were calculated. Results : In the normal weight group, bio-potential similarity tended to decrease in proportion to the distance from the acupuncture point. In the obesity group, bio-potential similarity appeared in a very wide area. Bio-potential similarity had positive correlation with BMI value. Conclusions : The passive multi-channel time series analysis method showed the possibility be appropriate for the electrical characteristics study of meridians.

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