Clinical application of electroacupuncture plus chinese medicine in treatment of peripheral facial paralysis.
- Author:
Yu-sheng LIU
1
;
Ying-yi OUYANG
;
Yong YIN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Combined Modality Therapy; Electroacupuncture; Facial Paralysis; therapy; Female; Humans; Male; Medicine, Chinese Traditional; Middle Aged
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2006;26(4):259-260
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo probe into the role of electroacupuncture in treatment of peripheral facial paralysis.
METHODSEighty-six cases were divided into a treatment group (n=45) treated with electroacupuncture plus Chinese medicine, and a control group (n=41) treated with acupuncture plus Chinese medicine. Taiyang (EX-HN 5), Yangbai (GB 14) and other points on the affected side were selected and Chinese medicine modified Qianzheng powder was administrated. Their clinical therapeutic effects were analyzed and evaluated.
RESULTSThe effective rate was 97. 8% in the treatment group and 82.9% in the control group with a significant difference between the two groups (P < 0.05). the treatment group being higher than the control group.
CONCLUSIONChinese medicine plus acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture has a better therapeutic effect on peripheral facial paralysis.
