Change in Dielectric Constant, Elasticity and Temperature by Acupuncture

Change in Dielectric Constant, Elasticity and Temperature by Stimulation of Systemic Acupuncture Points

Evaluate the effect of systemic acupuncture on dielectric constant, elasticity and skin temperature in healthy individuals.

Systemic acupuncture is a therapeutic resource in Chinese Medicine that uses needles at specific points in the body, consistent with a system called acupuncture meridians. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of systemic acupuncture on dielectric constant, elasticity and skin temperature in healthy individuals. Will be evaluated 360 volunteers aged between 18 and 38 years and both sexes divided into six homogeneous groups. Pregnant women or those with a delay in the menstrual cycle for more than 28 days will be excluded. The evaluation will consist of measuring the dielectric constant at different depths of the skin, elasticity and infrared thermography of systemic acupuncture points. The procedure will be performed in three moments: pre systemic acupuncture (prior to stimulation), immediate post-systemic acupuncture (20 minutes after the start of stimulation), and post systemic acupuncture (40 minutes after the start of stimulation). Systemic acupuncture will be performed on the lower limb, bilaterally, at points E36 (Zusanli) and BP6 (Sanyinjiao), lasting 20 minutes. The multiple comparison ANOVA test will be performed, with statistical significance of 5% (p < 0.05).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Volunteers aged between 18 and 38 years, both genders and without health complaints.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant female volunteers or those with a delay in the menstrual cycle for more than 28 days.