Background:: Facial palsy, or facial neuropathy, is a peripheral facial paralysis condition known as Bell’s palsy, characterized by weakened muscles on one side of the face, limited movement in that area, and facial distortion. According to data from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), this condition occurs in 15-20 per 100.000 people, with 40.000 new cases diagnosed annually. Bell’s palsy can affect people of all ages but is more prevalent among middle-aged individuals, with the average age of onset being 40. It is also more common during the spring and autumn seasons. We conducted this study to clinically validate the efficacy of electroacupuncture treatment for facial neuropathy through experimental research methods.

Aim:Evaluation of treating facial nerve paralysis with the electroacupuncture method.

Materials and Methods:The study was conducted based at the International School of Mongolian Medicine and The Central Hospital of Mongolian Traditional Medicine of MNUMS, and the Chinese Mongolian United Hospital of Ulanqab City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. Participants were randomly allocated into a treatment group and a control group, with 30 participants in each group. Both groups were orally administered Tab. Acyclovir 100 mg at a dosage of 200 mg four times daily at 6-hour intervals for 5 days. Additionally, the 30 participants in the treatment group received electroacupuncture therapy, while the control group received an electrical patch application. The treatment was administered consecutively for 5 days, followed by a 2-day break, over a total of 4 weeks. The outcomes were evaluated using the FDI and House-Brackmann questionnaires before treatment, as well as on the 15th, 30th, and 60th days of the treatment period

Results:After administering electroacupuncture treatment to the treatment group, the patients’ clinical symptoms significantly improved. The movement of the facial muscles on the affected side gradually recovered, and pathological signs such as incomplete eyelid closure showed marked improvement. Additionally, in most patients, taste sensation began to recover by the middle phase of the treatment, and symptoms such as drooling and difficulty with cheek puffing completely disappeared. On the 30th day of treatment, a comparison of the treatment outcomes between the two groups using the FDI and House-Brackmann questionnaires reve

Conclusions:1. Combining electroacupuncture with antiviral medication for the treatment of facial nerve paralysis (Bell’s Palsy) is effective and reduces the likelihood of sequelae. 2. When evaluating treatment outcomes using the Facial Disability Index (FDI) and House-Brackmann Scale (HBS), electroacupuncture demonstrates superior effectiveness compared to patch therapy.