Herpes zoster belongs to the category of snake sores in traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture is effective in treating snake sores and should be operated by a professional physician.
The treatment for snake sores is to remove fire and detoxify the toxins, and to clear the channels to relieve pain. The main focus of the treatment is on localized A-shi points (the points with the obvious sensation of acidity, numbness, distension and pain), the corresponding segment of the lesion, and the Shaoyang meridian points of the hands, feet and legs. You can choose to treat A Shi point, clip ridge point, Zhi Gou, Yang Ling Quan, Xing Ma and other acupuncture points.
Herpes can be treated by local stabbing and stabbing, which can activate blood circulation, dispel blood stasis and remove toxins; the corresponding segmental spine points can regulate the qi and blood of the affected area; Zhigou and Yanglingquan can clear and diarrheal the evil heat of the Shaoyang; Xingmao is the Xing point of the foot-convulsive Yin Liver Meridian, which can help to relieve the liver and diarrhea the heat. The combination of these points can clear heat and diarrhea, and relieve pain.
During the treatment period should pay attention to rest, strengthen nutrition, diet should be light, should not eat fat, sweet and spicy food, and avoid eating seafood.
It is recommended that snake string sores patients seek timely medical treatment, comprehensive treatment, acupuncture under the guidance of the doctor, in order to avoid damage to the body.