Research Progress of Acupuncture and Moxibustion in Treating Peripheral Facial Paralysis

Tao Ma; Xiaoning Zhang; Jianing Wu; Shuangshuang Fan; Weigang Wang

Authors

Tao Ma Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712046, China Author
Xiaoning Zhang Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712046, China Author
Jianing Wu Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712046, China Author
Shuangshuang Fan Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712046, China Author
Weigang Wang Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712000, China Author

Keywords:

Peripheral Facial Paralysis, Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Treatment Duration, Treatment Methods, Review

Abstract

Peripheral facial paralysis is a common clinical disease, belonging to the category of "mouth eye deviation" in traditional Chinese medicine. The data of epidemiological research shows that the annual incidence rate of peripheral facial paralysis ranges from 13.1 to 53.3 per 100000 people, which can occur in any age group, mostly in 20 to 40 years old, with more males than females.Its main manifestations are facial deviation and drooping corners of the mouth. If not corrected in time, it can easily cause permanent facial paralysis. At present, commonly used clinical methods include drug therapy, such as taking nutritional nerve drugs and vitamin B₁. If there is a viral infection, antiviral drugs such as acyclovir are taken. Antibiotics, corticosteroids, and other hormone anti-inflammatory drugs are also used to treat edema caused by facial nerve disorders. Traditional Chinese medicine with wind dispelling and meridian unblocking effects is also used for treatment, such as the combination of Qian Zheng San with centipedes and earthworms. By searching the relevant literature in recent years, this paper summarized the etiology, pathogenesis, treatment time, treatment methods, etc., in order to provide ideas for the treatment of peripheral facial paralysis and a new plan for the treatment of facial paralysis by acupuncture.

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