Post cerebral infarction can be treated with acupuncture and moxibustion by choosing points such as Shuigou, Neiguan, Sanyinjiao, Jiequan, Taichong, Taixi, etc. according to the specific type of evidence.
In Chinese medicine, cerebral infarction is categorized as stroke, and it is believed that the occurrence of this disease is mainly related to the disorder of yin and yang in the internal organs, the disorder of qi and blood, and the upward disturbance of the clear orifices, and the commonly used acupoints are ShuiGou, NeiGuan, SanYinJiao, and so on. Among them, Shuigou can wake up the brain and open the orifices (to restore the state of mental freshness), and regulate the spirit and guide the qi; Neiguan can regulate the heart and spirit, and dredge the qi and blood; and Sanyinjiao can nourish the liver and kidneys.
In addition, if there are crooked corners of the mouth, it can be paired with Che Che and Di Cang; if there is dizziness, it can be paired with Feng Chi and Wuan Bone; if there is lower limb paralysis, it can be paired with Huan Qiu and Yang Ling Quan; and if there is upper limb paralysis, it can be paired with Gu and Sanli of the hands.
Specific treatment points as well as acupuncture operation need to consult a doctor and be operated by a professional acupuncturist, do not operate on your own to avoid adverse reactions.