Observation on therapeutic effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on hyperemesis gravidarum.
- Author:
Hong-Hua ZHANG
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- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; Administration, Oral; Female; Humans; Hyperemesis Gravidarum; Medicine, East Asian Traditional; Moxibustion; Pregnancy
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2005;25(7):469-470
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo search for the best method for treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum.
METHODSOne hundred and fifty cases of hyperemesis gravidarum were randomly divided into 3 groups, acup-moxibustion group, Chinese drug group and Western medicine group, 50 cases in each group. The acup-moxibustion group were treated with acupuncture at Zhongwan (CV 12), Neiguan (PC 6), Zusanli (ST 36) and Yinlingquan (SP 9), and after arrival of qi, mild warming moxibustion of 10-15 min was added; the Chinese drug group with oral administration of modified Suye Huanglian Decoction , and the Western medicine group with oral administration of phenobarbital and supplement of water and electrolyte.
RESULTSThe total effective rate was 86.0% in the acup-moxibustion group, 42.0% in the Chinese drug group and 38.0% in the Western medicine group with a significant difference among the 3 groups (P < 0.05), the therapeutic effect in the acup-moxibustion group being the best.
CONCLUSIONAcup-moxibustion is the best method for hyperemesis gravidarum.
