California Institute for Human Science: Research at CIHS

Research at CIHS

Apparatus for Meridian Identification (AMI)

Lecture Meeting with Dr. Charles Shang, MD,
Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
March 24, 2009.

Welcome to
Subtle Energy Research Laboratory

Koji Tsuchiya, Ph.D.
Senior Researcher & Project Director
760-634-1771 ext. 104
admin2@cihs.edu

Subtle Energy Research Laboratory at CIHS was established in 1992 by Dr. Hiroshi Motoyama, founder of CIHS, as a pioneering center to pursue multidisciplinary studies of the human Subtle Energy. It is anticipated that the 21st century will signify the beginning of the synthesis of diverse fields of sciences—medical, biological, physical, psychological, etc., presenting a holistic new paradigm of the human being as integrated Body-Mind-Spirit inter-connected functionally through the workings of subtle energies.

CIHS Subtle Energy Research Laboratory is aimed at studying the measurable subtle energy effects and underlying mechanisms by means of bio-electrical instrumentation with rigorous analytical methodology.

Current approach for this research at our laboratory is primarily based upon the measurement of acupuncture meridian system of the oriental medicine, which reflects the conditions of both physical and non-physical aspects of the body in the form of measurable physical variables. This measurement is performed by the unique electronic instrument called “AMI”, developed by Dr. Motoyama, in combination with conventional electro-physiological research instruments. More specifically main research instruments of our laboratory include the following.

Two types of AMI (Apparatus for Meridian Identification)

Type 1: Standard AMI for snap shot measurement and automatic diagnosis of Meridian Conditions. 　

Type 1: Standard AMI

Type 2: Continuous AMI for monitoring the meridian conditions as function of time.　

Type 2: Continuous AMI

Electrophysiological Instruments

EEG, ECG, EMG, Thermal Airflow Sensor (for respiration), EDA (GSR), PPG, etc 　

EMI Shielded room

A large copper-clad room which provides an experimental space isolated from external Electro Magnetic Interference. Used for delicate experiments.　　

Bio-Photon counting system

A high sensitivity photomultiplier tube and electronics with pulse counter/analyzer interfaced with a computer.

Primary advantage of our research set-up is that we have access to both the Standard AMI and Continuous AMI devices that measure the electrical property of the skin related to the functioning of acupuncture meridians and their corresponding internal organs. It has been demonstrated that the AMI device is capable of detecting the vital energy flow consistent with the theory of traditional Chinese Medicine. This vital energy is commonly referred to as ki(qi)-energy, meaning a vital force of living organism. The AMI device detects the initial peak current (BP: before polarization), the steady state current (AP: after polarization) and polarization charge (IQ) in response to a single square voltage pulse externally applied to the specific acupuncture points located near the base of finger and toe nails.

The Standard AMI device acquires the set of three parameters at total 28 acupuncture points and performs data analysis by proprietary software and graphically presents useful diagnostic information regarding the meridian system, autonomic nervous system as well as the immune system.

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The Continuous AMI device repeats essentially the same measurements as Standard AMI at 28 acupuncture points at a preset time-interval and presents the results in a graph plot as a function of time. To the best of our knowledge this is the only device capable of continuously monitoring the changes in the meridian system. This device is useful in a variety of experimental sessions to evaluate the “effects on meridian system” including healing modalities such as acupuncture needle stimulus, hand-directed healing and special breathing techniques. 　

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Some highlights of experimental results will be posted and/or updated as research projects progress. CIHS would like to share findings and valuable insights in pursuit of deeper understanding of the human subtle energy phenomenon, and would welcome inquiries, request for information and/or comments.

Please direct your inquiries to;-

Koji Tsuchiya, Ph.D.
Senior Researcher & Project Director
Phone: 760-634-1771 ext. 104
E-mail: admin2@cihs.edu

California Institute for Human Science
701 Garden View Ct.
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-634-1771