Progress in treatment of gastrointestinal functional disorders by electroacupuncture at Zusanli

Electroacupuncture at human acupuncture points has an important impact on gastrointestinal motility. Zusanli, the He-sea point of the Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming, is one of the most common points for electroacupuncture. Electroacupuncture at Zusanli at a specific frequency can improve gastrointestinal functional diseases, such as gastroesophageal reflux, functional dyspepsia, and irritable bowel syndrome. Although there is still controversy over the efficacy of electroacupuncture at Zusanli for gastrointestinal functional diseases, many studies support the notion that electroacupuncture at Zusanli plays an important role in modulating gastrointestinal functional diseases. In this paper we review the recent progress in the treatment of gastrointestinal functional diseases by electroacupuncture at Zusanli.