Akabane test

The Akabane test and systemic hirudotherapy

The Akabane test was developed by the Japanese physician Dr. Yoshio Akabane as a method for assessing energy balance according to the principles of traditional Eastern medicine. In his work, he observed the responsiveness of individual points along the meridians and found that differences between the left and right sides of the body can offer an interesting insight into a person's state of energy balance.

The basic premise of the method is that similar responsiveness on both sides of the body indicates a relatively balanced flow of energy through a given meridian. Greater discrepancies, on the other hand, may point to areas worth devoting additional attention to within the framework of a holistic approach.

The method was later further developed by Professor Albert I. Krashenyuk, who incorporated it into his systemic approach to hirudotherapy. Within his work, the Akabane test is used as one of the tools for monitoring changes in energy balance before and after therapy.

Based on many years of observation, therapists have found that responsiveness patterns can change between therapies. In some cases the differences between the left and right sides diminish, while in others they remain present or appear on other meridians. These changes represent important information when planning the further course of therapies.

In systemic hirudotherapy, the Akabane test is not used as a medical diagnosis but as a complementary method for monitoring the body's energy state according to the principles of traditional Eastern medicine.

Performing the test

In our work we use the professional Energotester, developed by Academician Professor Valery Muzhikov. The device enables precise and repeatable measurement of the responsiveness of individual test points, as well as the monitoring of changes over time.

The test results help the therapist in choosing a therapeutic approach and in monitoring how the individual responds to therapies.