On the use of the Laser in Acupuncture

Abstract

This report discusses the action principle of laser therapy and experimental results from acupuncture's point of view. The scientific foundations regarding the existence of acupuncture points and meridians, as well as measurements which have been carried out, are presented. A brief general outline of acupuncture is given. The foundations of light therapy are discussed at length, as are the fundamentals of the laser. The differences between laser and normal light are pointed out, as well as the effect of the laser on biological systems. The author carried out in-depth experiments which he described in detail (histological findings, influence on skin temperature, biochemical alterations following laser irradiation, potential measurement, and clinical results). Conclusions are made as to the field of use for the laser in acupuncture.