Observation on clinical therapeutic effect of point sticking therapy on hyperplasia of mammary glands.
- Author:
Bo-zhen NIU
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;
Yan-hui LI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; methods; Adult; Breast; pathology; Female; Humans; Hyperplasia; Medicine, Chinese Traditional; Middle Aged
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2008;28(3):179-182
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo compare therapeutic effects of point sticking therapy and Chinese herbs on hyperplasia of mammary glands. Methods Sixty-three female patients with hyperplasia of mammary glands were randomly divided into an observation group (n=33) and a control group (n=30). The observation group were treated with point sticking therapy, i.e., Sanleng (Rhizoma Spargani), Ezhu (Rhizoma Zedoariae), Zhi Nanxing (Pedate Pinallia Jackinthepulpit Rhizome) and Bingpian (Borneolum) were made a plaster to apply Qihai (CV 6), Guanyuan (CV 4) and Ashi points on breast. The control group were treated with oral administration of Rupixiao.
RESULTSAfter treatment of 3 courses, the total effective rate was 97.0% in the observation group, and 83.3% in the control group, the former significantly being better than the latter (P < 0.05). The score of mastalgia improvement was (13.82 +/- 5.90) points in the observation group and (7.00 +/- 3.89) points in the control group with a very significant difference between the two groups (P < 0.01).
CONCLUSIONooint sticking therapy has a definite therapeutic effect n hyperplasia of mammary glands.