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Exp Ther Med June 2018 PMID 29896222

Instant sedative effect of acupuncture at GV20 on the frequency of electroencephalogram α and β waves in a model of sleep deprivation.

Jia Li, Xiao Ran, Chao Cui, Chao Xiang, Ao Zhang, Feng Shen

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  • This study investigated how acupuncture at GV20 affects brain activity, specifically EEG waves, in rats subjected to sleep deprivation, which normally disrupts brain function.
  • Results showed that sleep deprivation decreased delta wave (associated with deep sleep) and increased beta wave (linked to alertness) frequencies, indicating heightened brain cortex excitability.
  • Acupuncture at GV20 quickly increased delta wave activity during treatment, suggesting it may have an immediate calming or sleep-promoting effect on sleep-deprived brains.]
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