Auricular point sticking plus moxibustion for treatment of recurrent herpes simplex.
- Author:
Lei YU
1
;
Yue-mei LI
;
Xue-mei CAO
;
Dai-jun YAO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; Administration, Oral; Herpes Simplex; Humans; Moxibustion
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2005;25(4):255-256
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo search for the best therapy for recurrent herpes simplex.
METHODSNinety-six cases were randomly divided into an auricular point sticking plus moxibustion group (treatment group, n = 54), a medication group (control group, n = 42). The treatment group were treated with auricular sticking at points Spleen, Lung, Kidney, and others, and moxibustion was applied at Zusanli (ST 36), Fenglong (ST 40), and local blister; the control group were treated by oral administration and external application of aciclovir.
RESULTSThe cured rate and the total effective rate were 55.5% and 100.0% in the treatment group, and 9.5% and 61.9% in the control group, respectively, with a significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05).
CONCLUSIONThe auricular point sticking plus moxibustion is a better therapy for recurrent herpes simplex, with a significantly better therapeutic effect than that of the medication.
