Table 1 Groups of formalin test
From: Standardizing therapeutic parameters of acupuncture for pain suppression in rats: preliminary study
| Parameter | Groups | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acupoint and temporal point of needling | Right after formalin injection | ST36 | |
| LR2 | |||
| 5 min after formalin injection | ST36 | ||
| LR2 | |||
| Rotating of needle | Rotation | Non-rotation | |
| Duration of needling | Duration 0.5 | Duration 1 | Duration 3 |
| Diameter of needle | 0.17 mm | 0.40 mm | |
