Observations on the Therapeutic Effect of Heat-sensitive Point Moxibustion on Facial Spasm

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of heat-sensitive point moxibustion in treating facial spasm. Methods Sixty-eight patients with facial spasm were randomly allocated to treatment and control groups, 34 cases each. The treatment group received heat-sensitive point moxibustion and the control group, conventional acupuncture. The therapeutic effects were evaluated in the two groups after two, three and four courses of treatment. Results After three courses of treatment, the total efficacy rate was 94.1% in the treatment group and 82.3% in the control group; there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups(P0.05). After four courses of treatment, the total efficacy rate was 97.1% in the treatment group and 88.2% in the control group; there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups(P0.05). Conclusions Heat-sensitive point moxibustion is more effective than acupuncture in treating facial spasm. Its effect tends to be better with the course of treatment lengthening.