A new idea of electro-acupuncture treatment for peripheral facial paralysis and the nerve-endocrine hypothesis
Journal Title: Traditional Medicine Research - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 4
Abstract
According to the distribution of facial nerve and its dominant muscles, 10 acupoints were selected. Prefrontal area: Acupoint 1, move inward 0.5cm horizontally from Yangbai (GB 14). Acupoint 2, the medial point on the line linking Xuanlu (GB 5) and Sizhukong (TE 23). Cheek area: Acupoint 3, the same position as Shangyingxiang (EX 5). Acupoint 4, move outward 0.5cm horizontally from Yingxiang (LI 20). (Level with Yingxiang (LI 20) and move outward 0.5cm.)(0.5cm lateral to Yingxiang (LI 20)). Acupoint 5, move outward 2mm horizontally from Dicang (ST 4). Acupoint 6, move outward 0.5cm horizontally from Quanliao (SI 8). Acupoint 7, move outward 0.5cm horizontally from Juliao (ST 3). Acupoint 8, the medial point on the line linking acupoint 4 and acupoint 5. Mandibular area: acupoint 9 and acupoint 10. Draw vertical lines from the corner of the mouth and outer canthus, and draw a curve level with the Mandibular margin from 1cm below the corner of the mouth. The two connecting points are the acupoints. The intermittent wave of electro-acupuncture was performed for treatment of peripheral facial paralysis.It is speculated that the possible mechanism of action is mainly dependent on the regulation of neuroendocrine system. Based on the traditional Chinese medicine treatment of peripheral facial paralysis (PFP), this paper presents a new method of PFP. According to facial nerve distribution and innervation of the muscle, 10 points were selected and the intermittent wave of electro-acupuncture was performed for treatment of peripheral facial paralysis. It is speculated that the possible mechanism of action is mainly dependent on the regulation of neuroendocrine system.
Authors and Affiliations
Wu Chao-Yong, Wu Guang-Fu, Wang Xin-Yu
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