External Application of Chinese Medicine following Tapping Using a Plum-blossom Needle for Allergic Rhinitis / 针灸推拿医学(英文版)
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
;
(6): 98-101, 2010.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-473204
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To observe the clinical efficacy of extemal application of Chinese medicine following tapping using a plum-blossom needle for allergic rhinitis.Methods:
All 328 cases were randomized into an observation group of 206 cases,Chinese medicine group of 70 cases and point application group of 52 cases.Results:
The differences between the observation and Chinese medicine groups (P<0.01) and between the observation and point application group (P<0.05) were both of statistical meaning.The cases in the observation obtained the best effect,the point application group obtained a moderate effect and the Chinese medicine group obtained the least effect.A younger age and an increased number of treatments contributed to a better effect.Conclusion:
External application of Chinese medicine following tapping using a plum-blossom needle is safe and effective for allergic rhinitis.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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