Therapeutic Observation of Acupoint Application for Stroke Due to Qi Deficiency and Blood Stagnation
10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2016.05.0504
- VernacularTitle:穴位贴敷治疗气虚血瘀型中风疗效观察
- Author:
Yinxia WU
;
Xueqian KONG
;
Yuanru TANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupoint application;
Stroke;
Qi-deficiency blood stasis;
Bu Yang Huan Wu decoction;
Stroke complications
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2016;35(5):504-506
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of acupoint application based on the formula ofBu Yang Huan Wu decoction in treating stroke due to qi deficiency and blood stagnation.Method Totally 109 patients with stroke due to qi deficiency and blood stagnation were randomized into a treatment group of 55 cases and a control group of 54 cases. In addition to the basic treatment, the treatment group was intervened by acupoint application based on formula ofBu Yang Huan Wu decoction at Dazhui (GV 14), Zusanli (ST 36), and Xuanzhong (GB ), while the control group received relevant health education. The symptom and syndrome score of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Barthel Index (BI) were observed before and after treatment, and the clinical efficacies and relapse rates were compared.Result The symptom and syndrome score of TCM, NIHSS score, and BI score were significantly different from that before treatment in both groups (P<0.01). The changes of the TCM symptom and syndrome score, NIHSS score, and BI score in the treatment group were significantly different from that in the control group (P<0.05). The total effective rate was 88.2% in the treatment group versus 69.2% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Four cases in the treatment group got relapsed, accounting for 7.8%; 7 cases got relapsed in the control group, accounting for 13.5%. There was no significant difference in comparing the relapse rate between the two groups (P>0.05).Conclusion Acupoint application is an effective method in treating stroke due to qi deficiency and blood stagnation.
