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Acupuncture Research Enhanced Blood

Flow to the Brain
16 JULY 2011

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New research shows that acupuncture at acupoint GV20 (DU20,

Hundred Meetings, Baihui) increases blow flow to the brain
without raising arterial blood pressure or pulse rate. The
researchers sought to measure cerebral blow flow in an attempt
to understand the mechanisms by which acupuncture induces a
therapeutic effect. GV20 is well regarded for it ability to treat
disorders related to the head and brain. Indications for the use
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disorders related to the head and brain. Indications for the use
of GV20 include dizziness, hypertension, hypotension, deficient
memory, ear ringing (tinnitus), headaches, diminished vision,
windstroke, and syncope.
The researches measured increases in the blood flow velocity of
the middle cerebral artery (MCA) and anterior cerebral artery
(ACA) during acupuncture needling of GV20. Although blood flow
increased, blood pressure and pulse rate did not change
significantly. The researchers conclude, The data suggest that
GV20 acupuncture treatment increases cerebral blood flow. The
results of this small-scale study provide preliminary evidence for
acupuncture effectiveness.
GV20 is located near the top of the head. According to Chinese
medicine theory, GV20 (Governing Vessel 20) is the Meeting point
of the GV channel with the Urination Bladder, Gallbladder,
Sanjiao (Triple Burner), and Liver channels. GV20 is a Sea of
Marrow Point. It calms the wind, descends the uprising Yang, lifts
the fallen Yang, nourishes the sea of marrow (brain), and calms
the Shen (spirit). From a more western perspective, the
researchers have measured the physical effects of GV20 on
blood flow to the brain thereby showing one mechanism by
which GV20 nourishes the sea of marrow (brain). This also
demonstrates physiological changes in the body when GV20 is
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demonstrates physiological changes in the body when GV20 is

used to eliminate headaches.

Reference:
Hyung-sik Byeon, Sang-kwan Moon, Seong-uk Park, Woo-sang
Jung, Jung-mi Park, Chang-nam Ko, Ki-ho Cho, Young-suk Kim
and Hyung-sup Bae. The Journal of Alternative and
Complementary Medicine. March 2011, 17(3): 219-224.
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