Progress in Acupuncture Treatment of Peripheral Facial Palsy

Abstract

Peripheral facial palsy is a common clinical neurological disorder, for which acupuncture treatment has proven effective and is widely used. This article reviews recent clinical studies, summarizing the current application status of different acupuncture techniques such as conventional acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and abdominal acupuncture, and consolidating the clinical efficacy of acupuncture combined with therapies like moxibustion, cupping, massage, and herbal medicine. Current research indicates that acupuncture can exert therapeutic effects by promoting local blood circulation and alleviating nerve edema, and the combination of multiple methods offers synergistic advantages in enhancing efficacy, promoting recovery, and reducing sequelae. At present, treatment protocols are diverse, and their efficacy is affected by factors such as the timing of intervention and procedural standards. Future efforts should focus on optimizing combination protocols, standardizing operational procedures, and elucidating the mechanisms of action, thereby promoting more standardized and effective clinical application of acupuncture treatment.