The study indicates that Reiki has some effect on the autonomic nervous system. However, this was a pilot study with relatively few subjects and the changes were relatively small. The results justify further, larger studies to look at the biological effects of Reiki treatment.

Summary: Clonidine, in a daily dosage of 0-15-4-8 mg., effectively lowered systolic and diastolic pressures in 26 out of 28 inpatients with moderate to severe hypertension, including five with primary renal disease. The action of the drug did not depend on posture and was not associated with reduction in renal function. Sideeffects were not severe, but mental changes occurred in four patients.Clonidine is a useful alternative to currently available antihypertensive drugs, but further evaluation of its longterm efficacy is required.