As reported by Mehr, making brain scans of the individuals, who were under traditional Chinese medical treatment, scientists have found that acupuncture closes penetrating paths of pain to body. Researchers from York University indicated that this new discovery has presented tangible and scientific proofs with respect to specific effect of acupuncture on brain. This may lead to more desirable perception of operation of this traditional medicine. As it is said by researchers, when a patient receives specific treatments of acupunctures, a special feeling named “Deqi” is created in his body. Analyses of scientists reveal that the said feeling inactivates certain parts of brain, which is associated with pain processing.
Practicing two Japanese and Chinese methods of acupuncture on participants have revealed that from among 10 out 17 candidates have felt Deqi and their pain has relieved. As it is said by the Japanese researchers, Chinese used to practice acupuncture for treatment of a number of diseases two thousand years ago. However, scientists have been provided with very limited information about function of acupuncture.
According to telegraph report, presently, researchers are studying ability of complete treatment of depression and IBS by the help of acupuncture in order to promote extent of acceptance of acupuncture as an effective treatment procedure among patients and medical centers.