The skeletal system of the body is responsible for important functions in the human body. In addition to causing movement, this system also plays a role in the production of blood cells and fat storage. Bone marrow is a spongy or viscous tissue that fills the inside of the body's bones.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMoxibustion () is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy performed using Artemisia argyii. Zusanli (, ST36) is an acupoint in the stomach meridian, long associated in ancient Chinese medical practices with the extension of life span when moxibustion is applied to it. The aim of this study was to investigate changes in insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) levels after application of moxibustion to ST36.
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