In the case of facial paralysis, acupuncture points such as Yangbai, Sibai, Dicang, Zyongsiao, Cheek Che, Fei Feng, and Hegu can be used to alleviate the symptoms.
Facial paralysis, also known as tilting of the mouth and eyes, is a disease that mainly manifests itself by tilting the corners of the mouth to one side and not being able to close the eyes, and it is most common to develop on one side of the face. Clinically, the basic principle of acupuncture treatment for facial paralysis is to dispel wind and dredge the meridians, and to dredge and regulate the meridians and tendons.
Local acupoints and hand-foot Yangming meridian acupoints are selected as the main points, and the commonly used acupoints are Yangbai, Sibai, Dicang, Zyongsiao, Cheek Che, Cataract, Hegu and other acupoints.
Threaded-needle pricking is used, and manipulative stimulation should not be too heavy in the acute phase, while moxibustion and cupping can be added during the recovery phase. Acupuncture points on the face can dredge and regulate local meridians and qi and blood, activate blood circulation. Hegu is the distal point of the meridian, “face mouth Hegu collection”, not only can remove the evil qi of the facial yangming meridian and eliminate wind and collaterals, but also can harmonize the qi and blood of the facial yangming meridian and tendon.
Acupuncture has good clinical efficacy in the treatment of facial paralysis, and generally selects points such as Yangbai, Sibai, Dicang, Zyongsiao, Cheek Che, Cataract Wind, and Hegu for treatment. Acupuncture is difficult to perform and should be performed by a professional doctor in a regular hospital, not blindly on your own to avoid damage.