Clinical Observation of Warm Acupuncture at Biguan (ST 31 ) in Treating Post-apoplectic Restless Legs Syndrome
- Author:
Xiaoyu DAI
;
Yan LI
;
Qiuzhen SONG
;
Baojie HAN
;
Yuanchun XIAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Apoplexy;
Restless legs syndrome;
Point;
Biguan(ST 31);
Warming acupuncture
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2006;4(3):174-175
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the efficacy of warm acupuncture at Biguan(ST 31) in treating post-apoplectic restless legs syndrome. Methods:Fifty patients were randomly divided into treatment and control groups by a waiting control method in order of hospitalization. The treatment group received deep acupuncture at point Biguan(ST 31) plus moxibustion and the control group took L-dopa orally. The curative effects were compared after 28 days' treatment. Results: The total efficacy rate was 76.00% in the treatment group and 26.00% in the control group. There was a significant difference. Conclusion:Warm acupuncture at Biguan(ST 31) is effective in treating post-apoplectic restless legs syndrome.
