CLINICAL ANALYSIS ON THE TREATMENT OF FACIAL PARALYSIS BY ACUPUNCTURE, MOXIBUSTION PLUS CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINES

摘要

Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of the integrated acupuncture-moxibustion and herbal therapies for facial paralysis. Methods: A total of 68 cases of facial paralysis were treated by integration of acupuncture-moxibustion and herbal therapies. For acu-moxibustion, Yifeng (TE 17), Dicang (ST 4), Jiache (ST 6), Yangbai (GB 14), Hegu (LI 4), etc. were used. In addition, for facial palsy patients with wind-phlegm blocking meridian-collaterals and wind-stirring due to yin deficiency types in the acute stage, Modified Qian Zheng San (Powder for Treating Wry-mouth) and Modified Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang (Tranquilizing Liver-wind Decoction) were used respectively; and for those in convalescent stage and sequela stage, Modified Danggui Bu Xue Tang (Chinese Angelica Decoction for Replenishing Blood) + Qian Zheng San (Powder for Treating Wry-mouth) and Modified Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang (Decoction Invigorating Yang for Recuperation) were employed. Results; After the treatment, the curative rate of the 68 cases accounted for 90% of the total cases, the remarkably effective 6%, the improved 3% and the poor 1% respectively. Conclusion: The therapeutic effectiveness of the integrated treatment of acupuncture-moxibustion and herbal therapies for facial paralysis is certain.