How many times acupuncture for facial paralysis is effective needs to be decided according to the patient’s condition as well as the individual’s physique and other factors, and the acupuncture points selected for facial paralysis are mainly localized points and hand, foot and Yangming meridian points.
The principle of acupuncture treatment for facial paralysis is to dispel wind and clear the channels, and dredge and regulate the meridians and tendons.
The main acupuncture points are Yangbai, Zyongsiao, Cheek Che, Dicang, Cataract, and Hegu. Yangbai, Zyongsiao, Dicang, Cheek Che, and Cataract can dredge and regulate the facial meridians and channels and activate the blood circulation; and Hegu is the distal meridian point, which is taken as the meaning of “the face and mouth of Hegu are closed”.
In addition, according to the analysis of evidence, facial paralysis caused by wind-cold can be paired with Fengchi and Lejiao points, while those caused by wind-heat can be paired with Waiguan and Quchi points, etc. If facial paralysis occurs, it is recommended to go to a doctor in time.
If facial paralysis occurs, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time and have acupuncture performed by a professional Chinese medicine practitioner, rather than doing it on your own, in order to avoid delaying the condition and causing adverse consequences.