title: An experimental study on the enhancing effects of phenylalanine on acupuncture analgesia.
abstract: In this preliminary study we examined the enhancing effect of D-phenylalanine on acupuncture anesthesia. We made 4 different kinds of experiments with 3 volunteers. The results show that D-phenylalanine extends the analgesic effect of acupuncture analgesia remarkably, with no exception in 3 cases. According to these facts, we believe that these findings have an important meaning for those who are engaged in acupuncture treatment or research.
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D000328:Adult; D000698:Analgesia; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010649:Phenylalanine / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D010649:Phenylalanine