[Essence of acupoints and meridians based on the studies of myofascial trigger points].

Based on the modern anatomy and physiology, the referred pain of myofascial trigger points of each muscle is integrated; compared with the twelve meridians as well as conception vessel and governor vessel, the similarity of their position and running course is observed. With the current research progress of myofascial trigger points and fasciology, based on the running course of referred pain of trigger points, combined with fascia mechanics, nerve and vascular, the location of acupoints and meridians, as well as the relationship between acupoints and meridians, are discussed.

[Influence of electroacupuncture on spinal TNF-alpha and IL-6 contents in spinal cord ischemia-reperfusion injury rabbits].

Objective: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) of "Zusanli" (ST 36)-"Quchi" (LI 11) on behavior changes and spinal inflammatory reactions in spinal ischemia-reperfusion injury (SI/RI) rabbits, so as to assess its protective effect on SI/RI.

Methods: Thirty New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into sham-operation (sham), SI/RI model (model) and EA groups. SI/RI model was established by occlusion of the abdominal aorta for 45 min.

[Study on chemical constituents in seeds of Helicia nilagirica (II)].

Objective: To study the chemical constituents in seeds of Helicia nilagirica.

Method: The ethanol extract was seperated by petroleum ether, dichloromethane, n-butanol in sequence, then isolated by silica gel column chromatography. The structures were identified and elucidated by physicochemical properties and spectral analysis.

[Studies on the chemical constituents of the stems of Alyxia sinensis (I)].

Objective: To demonstrate the chemical constituents of Alyxia sinensis.

Method: Phytochmical experiment was carried out, using column chromatograph technologies.

Result: Five compounds have been isolated from the petroleum ether soluble part of the stems of A.