Observation on therapeutic effect of acupuncture plus salt-partitioned moxibustion at Shenque (CV 8) in 60 cases of chloasma.
- Author:
Jin-Xiong LAO
1
;
Zi-Yong LI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; Humans; Melanosis; Moxibustion
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2005;25(1):35-36
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture plus salt-partitioned moxibustion at Shenque (CV 8) on chloasma.
METHODSA total 106 cases of chloasma were randomly divided into two groups, a treatment group (n = 60) treated by acupuncture plus salt-partitioned moxibustion at Shenque (CV 8) and a control group (n = 40) by simple acupuncture. Their therapeutic effects were observed after 3 therapeutic courses and 1-month break, respectively.
RESULTSThe total effective rate was 100.0% in the treatment group and 89.1% in the control group with a significant difference between the two groups (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONAcupuncture plus salt-partitioned moxibustion at Shenque (CV 8) is a safe and convenient therapy with a remarkable effect for chloasma.
