Objective: To observe the clinical effect of abdominal acupuncture therapy in treatment of sequelae of wind stroke.

methods: Selection of points: to conduct qi to the Primary source (Zhongwan-CV12, Xiawan-CV10, Qihai-CV6, Guanyuan-CV4), Huaroumen (ST24), Shangfengshi point (0.5cun superior and lateral to Huaroumen), Wailing (ST 26), Xiafengshi point (0.5 cun inferior and lateral to Wailing) on the affected side, Shangqu (KI17), Qipang (0.5 cun lateral to Qihai) and Daheng (SP 15) on the healthy side. After routine sterilization on the acupoint area. use a filiform needle No. 32 in diameter and 40-60 mm in length to puncture the points gently and slowly. When the tip of the needle reaches the required depth, rotate the needle generally without lifting and thrusting, or rotate the needle gently with slow lifting and thrusting. Retain the needles for 30 minutes. For the first three sessions, the treatment is given once daily afterwards, the treatment is given once every other day. 10 sessions constitute one treatment course. The second course starts after a 3-5 day's interval.

Results: Of the 60 cases, 46 cases were cured, accounting for 76.7%; 11 cases were effectively treated, accounting for 18.3%; 3 cases had improvement, accounting for 5%. The total effective rate was 100%.

Conclusion: The therapeutic effect of abdominal acupuncture in treatment of sequels of wind stroke is reliable with the advantages of reduced pain, quick response, shortened treatment cycles and stable treatment result. Especially for those chronic cases over a year which failed to respond to traditional acupuncture treatment, abdominal acupuncture still works effectively. It is superior to traditional therapy in the aspects of improving the therapeutic effect and reducing the rate of disability. It is worth of popularizing.

By Yuan Shumei