Patient's question:
Is it good to have acupuncture every day for facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), facial paralysis is often caused by the invasion of wind pathogens into the meridians. Expelling wind pathogens can effectively treat facial paralysis. TCM acupuncture is highly effective in treating facial paralysis. Commonly used acupoints for treating facial paralysis on the head and face include Fengchi (GB20), Jiache (ST6), Dicang (ST4), Yingxiang (LI20), and Shangguan (GB7). Combining these with distal acupoints such as Hegu (LI4) and Taichong (LR3) can effectively treat facial paralysis. Seeking treatment for facial paralysis in the acupuncture department of a formal TCM hospital is believed to lead to a cure.