Comparing the general condition of rats in each group after six
courses of treatment
: The mental state, disposition, feed intake, reaction, and general
well-being of all rats among all groups were examined at the end of the
treatment course. The standard control rats were generally stable,
mentally agile, and had a regular feed intake and disposition. On the
contrary, the model group rats were restless, with slow reaction,
inadequate feed intake, and physically weak. However, the treatment
group, i.e., ZMTM, showed the improved (p < 0.05) mental
status of the rats and feed intake. Although the rats’ disposition was
docile, there was a general improvement in the condition of the rats.
The results obtained for the ZMTM group appear similar to those of the
acupuncture group. Table 1