Clinical observation on TCM acupoint sticking for treatment of uterine neoplasms / 中国针灸

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To probe into clinical therapeutic effect of TCM acupoint sticking on uterine neoplasms.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Thirty cases of uterine neoplasms were treated with TCM acupoint sticking at Guanyuan (CV 4), Qihai (CV 6) and Zhongji (CV 3), and Sanleng (Rhizoma Sparganii), E'zhu (Rhizoma Zedoarise) and Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei), etc. were used. Changes of uterine neoplasms before and after treatment were observed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The total effective rate of TCM acupoint sticking on uterine neoplasms was 83. 33õ and it had obvious improving action on such main symptoms as distending pain of the lower abdomen, irregular bleeding, soreness and pain of waist.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>TCM acupoint sticking is a convenient, safe and effective therapy for uterine neoplasms, with no adverse effect.</p>