Table 1.

Characteristics of participants and deqi sensation.

Index	Mean ± SD
Age (years)	21.33 ± 2.18
Gender (male/female)	5/4
Total score of deqi	12.00 ± 8.06
Aching deqi	6.56 ± 4.75
Deep ache	0.56 ± 0.73
Dull ache	1.22 ± 1.20
Uncomfortable	1.33 ± 1.00
Heavy	1.00 ± 1.00
Pressure	0.67 ± 0.87
Bruised	0.56 ± 0.73
Stinging	1.22 ± 0.97
Tingling deqi	5.44 ± 3.84
Tingling	0.67 ± 0.71
Warm	0.33 ± 0.71
Spreading	0.78 ± 0.83
Fading	1.44 ± 1.24
Numb	0.44 ± 0.53
Twinge	0.78 ± 0.83
Pricking	1.56 ± 0.53
Sharp	0.89 ± 0.60
Electric shock	0.33 ± 0.50
Throbbing	1.00 ± 0.87

SD, standard deviation.