Clinical observation on TCM acupoint sticking for treatment of uterine neoplasms.
- Author:
Xin XIN
1
;
Yan-hui LI
;
Zhan-ying PENG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; Female; Humans; Medicine, Chinese Traditional; Pain; Uterine Neoplasms
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2006;26(2):113-115
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo probe into clinical therapeutic effect of TCM acupoint sticking on uterine neoplasms.
METHODSThirty cases of uterine neoplasms were treated with TCM acupoint sticking at Guanyuan (CV 4), Qihai (CV 6) and Zhongji (CV 3), and Sanleng (Rhizoma Sparganii), E'zhu (Rhizoma Zedoarise) and Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei), etc. were used. Changes of uterine neoplasms before and after treatment were observed.
RESULTSThe total effective rate of TCM acupoint sticking on uterine neoplasms was 83. 33õ and it had obvious improving action on such main symptoms as distending pain of the lower abdomen, irregular bleeding, soreness and pain of waist.
CONCLUSIONTCM acupoint sticking is a convenient, safe and effective therapy for uterine neoplasms, with no adverse effect.
