Acupuncture Attenuates Blood Pressure via Inducing the Expression of nNOS

Table 1

Acupuncture acupoints and manipulations.

Points	Anatomical positions	Stimulation parameter	Treatment course
Taichong (LR3)	Between the first and second metatarsal bones on the dorsum of the foot	Needles were stimulated at a rate of two spins per second for 30 sec	Two weeks
Zusanli (ST36)	Two mm lateral to the anterior tubercle of the tibia in the anterior tibial muscle and 5 mm distal to the knee joint lower point	Needles were stimulated at a rate of two spins per second for 30 sec	Two weeks
Fengchi (GB20)	Three mm lateral to the centre of a line joining the two ears at the back of the head	Needles were stimulated at a rate of two spins per second for 30 sec	Two weeks
Nonacupoint	Hypochondrium 10 mm above iliac crest.	Needles were inserted without stimulation for 30 sec	Two weeks