Approach to brain effect research: exploring the connection among "acupoint sensitization, mental-physical response and deqi" from the perspective of "feeling comfortable when acupoint is pressed"
XU Zhijie, WU Sixian, XU Fan, et al. Approach to brain effect research: exploring the connection among "acupoint sensitization, mental-physical response and deqi" from the perspective of "feeling comfortable when acupoint is pressed"[J]. Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion, 2026, 46(7): 1166-1172. DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250712-k0002.
XU Zhijie, WU Sixian, XU Fan, et al. Approach to brain effect research: exploring the connection among "acupoint sensitization, mental-physical response and deqi" from the perspective of "feeling comfortable when acupoint is pressed"[J]. Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion, 2026, 46(7): 1166-1172. DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250712-k0002.DOI:
) is regarded as the origin of acupoint theory. "Feeling comfortable" following "acupoint is pressed" refers to the subjective experiences of patient
which reflects a close connection among "acupoint sensitization
mental-physical response and
deqi
". Centered on 3 essential links
"acupoint sensitization"
"mental-physical response" and "
deqi
"
this study systematically reviews and comments on the current research of the local manifestations and brain mechanisms of
deqi
and acupoint sensitization; and it specially focuses on the research progress on acupoint and brain effect. This study aims to propose the idea of brain effect research from the perspective of the relationship among "acupoint sensitization
mental-physical response and
deqi
"
so as to provide theoretical basis and research framework for revealing the central mechanism
and optimizing clinical efficacy of acupuncture intervention.