【Abstract】 Objective To summarize the therapeutic effectiveness Variability created by acupuncture different time. Methods The literature on acupuncture given at different time or the effects of acupuncture on normal physical rhythm at different time were summarized, classified and analyzed. Results Acupuncture at different time exhibits discrepancy of effectiveness, which mainly through influencing the temperature rhythm,the movement and secretion of stomoch and gut the materials in brain and some elements in blood.Conclusion Acupuncture at different time has a prominent discrepancy of effectiveness.
【Key words】 timedependent therapy; acupuncture; variability of effectiveness.