2010•Journal of New Chinese MedicineRequires access
Therapeutic Effect of Acupuncture Combined with Moxa-box Moxibustion for Hunt Facial Paralysis
J Zhang
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Abstract
Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with moxa-box moxibustion for Hunt facial paralysis. Methods: Forty-eight qualified patients were equally randomized into the treatment group and the control group. The two groups received acupuncture. Additionally,the treatment group was given moxa-box moxibustion on the aural region of the affected side. Therapeutic effect was evaluated and the time for relieving pain was counted after treatment. Results: The differences of cure rate for peripheral facial paralysis and herpes zoster were significant between the two groups ( P 0. 05),indicating that the treatment group had better therapeutic effect. The onset time for pain relief was shorter in the treatment group than that in the control group ( P 0. 01 ),so did the average time for the pain relief ( P 0. 05 ),indicating that the treatment group had better analgesic effect. Conclusion: Acupuncture combined with moxa-box moxibustion exerts certain effect for the treatment of Hunt facial paralysis.