Clinical Study on Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea with Qihuang Herbal Warm Bag
- VernacularTitle:Clinical Study on Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea with Qihuang Herbal Warm Bag
- Author:
Min YAO
;
Pei LI
;
Yuanchun XIAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupoint Sticking Therapy;
Point,Guanyuan;
Point,Shenque;
Dysmenorrhea;
Prostaglandin
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2007;5(5):304-306
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To investigate the effect of Qihuang herbal warm bag on primary dysmenorrhea. Methods: Thirty-two patients with primary dysmenorrhea were selected as subjects and treated by compression with the herbal warm bag for two months. The curative effect was evaluated, and prostaglandin F2a(PGF2a) and β-endorphin(β-EP) were measured before and after treatment. Results: The herbal warm bag had positive effects on dysmenorrhea at different degrees and could decrease the contents of blood PGF2a and β-EP. Conclusion: The herbal warm bag is quite effective for primary dysmenorrhea possibly by decreasing serum PGF2a and increasing serum β-EP.
