Visualisierung von meridianähnlichen Ausbreitungspfaden nach optischer Reizung im infraroten Spektralbereich – Vorläufige Ergebnisse

Abstract

With the aid of optical excitation by indirect moxibustion in the infrared range from 3,4 to 5 m (3400–5000 nm) it is possible to visualize “structures” by means of an infrared camera working in this range. These pathways are similar to the well known meridians/channels of Chinese medicine. The relatively stable excitation can partially be performed only after repeated trials. Variations of the relative position of the moxa cigar used for indirect moxibustion in a distance of one to several decimetres to the body surface can induce displacements of these “Meridian-like Channels (MLC)”. But these particularly variable patterns show partially or even completely no similarity to the traditional channels.After careful analysis the phenomena could be distinguished from “ordinary reflections” on the skin. The “temperatures” within the “hot spots” of the MLC are rather different, dependent on whether they are measured as a “colour temperature” by the infrared camera (displaying about 50 degrees) or an ordinary calibrated equilibrium thermometer that registers “equilibrium temperature” (values of about 30 degrees Celsius). The inclusion of all results so far invites us to understand the thermodynamics of this phenomenon in terms of anomalous dispersion. Hence, the interpretation of the effects requires the careful analysis of this remarkable optical phenomenon under consideration of non-equilibrium thermodynamics as well as the physics of electronically excited matter.Preliminary observations confirm the suggestion that the MLC and perhaps even the meridians/channels of Chinese medicine are non-local, morphologically not fixed.Along them the electronic excitation may propagate most likely in the form of optical solitons. These pathways may actually coincide with the zones on the body surface which are favourable to ordinary reflection. These preferred pathways are to some extent comparable to the path which is likely to be selected by a discharge of a lightning bolt within a relatively homogeneous medium.More experimental work is necessary in order to explain this remarkable phenomenology. Systematic experiments must be performed, also using different acupuncture treatment and stimulation techniques (such as needlings, laser etc.).