Papers by Author: Yun Xiang Xu

Abstract: By analyzing the relationship between nanotechnology and medical science, especially nanotechnology and acupuncture, the application of nanomaterials for needling therapy, acupoint catgut embedding therapy, acupoint external application, acupoint injection therapy, and meridian point diagnosis were discussed. Nanomaterials will make the development of acupuncture possess an unprecedented domain. It’s pointed out that breakthrough will be achieved from the research of the application of nanomaterials on the development of nano-needles for needling therapy, nano-thread for acupoint catgut embedding therapy, nano-medicine for acupoint external application therapy, nano-drug carrier for acupoint injection therapy, nano-sensor for meridian and acupoint diagnosis.

Abstract: The present paper aims to develop nano-thread materials for the settlement of the problem in acupoint catgut embedding therapy (ACET). On reviewing the current situation of ACET and pointing out the exiting problems and strategies, the authors explored the application of nano-technology in ACET, including developing nanometerized regular threads and nano material made threads. The nano-thread is supposed to better resolve the reverse reaction, improve the clinical therapeutic efficacy, and expand the clinical applications of ACET.