Abstract: ObjectiveThe research is that pulse magnetic acupuncture in scalp point affects the nerve function and endothelin-1(ET-1)capacity of acute cerebral ischemia rat. Methods70 rats were divided randomly into seven groups: normal, artificial operation, model, static magnetic acupuncture, normal acupuncture, electric acupuncture and pulse magnetic acupuncture, every group had 10 rats and the nerve function and plasma ET-1 capacity of rats were examined.ResultsStatic acupuncture, electric acupuncture, pulse magnetic acupuncture and normal acupuncture can improve the nerve function and decrease the capacity of ET-1, but pulse magnetic acupuncture and normal acupuncture improve obviously.Conclusions Pulse magnetic acupuncture and normal acupuncture have the same effect to improve the nerve function and decrease the capacity of ET-1.

Key words: acute cerebral ischemia, pulse magnetic acupuncture, static magnetic acupuncture, acupuncture, nerve function, endothelin-1(ET-1).