Based on experimental and clinical studies made by the authors in the last 20 years

it has beenfound that acupnncture possesses diversified effects on the regulation of bodily functions.As to themechanism of acupuncture anesthesia

an acupuncture regulation hypothesis has been suggested.The main arguments its favor are:1. By needling

the analgesic factors are increased and the pain-producing factors are decreased.2. Acupunture renders the sympathetic nerve more stable in its rea-ctivity.3. Acupuncture enhances the circulatory function.4. Acupuncture promotes the repair of theoperative trauma.The development of the regulatory function is influenced by the following factors:1. Selection ofthe needling points.2. Parameters of the acupuncture stimulus.3. Individual varieties.