Efficacy observation on acupuncture-moxibustion at Ciliao (BL 32) for primary dysmenorrhea due to cold-dampness

VernacularTitle:针灸次髎穴对寒湿凝滞型原发性痛经的疗效观察
Author: Min ZHANG ; Xiaolong GUANG ; Jicai LIU ; Yang JIAO
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Acupuncture Therapy; Moxibustion Therapy; Acupuncture-moxibustion Therapy; Point,Ciliao (BL 32); Dysmenorrhea
From: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2016;14(2):122-125
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture plus moxibustion at Ciliao (BL 32) for primary dysmenorrhea (PD) due to cold-dampness. Methods:A total of 58 cases with PD due to cold-dampness were randomly allocated into an observation group (n=29) and a control group (n=29). Patients in the observation group were treated with acupuncture and suspended moxibustion at Ciliao (BL 32), whereas patients in the control group were treated with routine acupuncture alone. After three courses of treatment, the clinical efficacy was evaluated and compared between the two groups. Results:After treatment, the symptom scores were significantly reduced in both groups (P<0.05), but there were no significant between-group differences in clinical efficacy and symptom scores (P>0.05). Conclusion: With fewer points and less pain, acupuncture-moxibustion at Ciliao (BL 32) can obtain similar effect as routine acupuncture therapy for PD due to cold-dampness.