Clinical Observations on Acupoint Application of Qili San for Endometriosis

In: Shanghai zhenjiu zazhi · 2003 · W2383505940
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Qili San acupoint application combined with moxibustion showed significant relief of endometriosis symptoms like dysmenorrhea and irregular menstruation but had limited efficacy on pelvic tender nodes and ovarian cysts.

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Purpose To observe the curative effect of acupoint application on endometriosis.Methods Application of Qili San, a Chinese patent medicine, to a body point Shenque (CV 8) plus moxibustion with moxa sticks was used to treat 31 patients with endometriosis clinically classified as typeⅠ.Results and Conclusion This treatment has a marked relieving effect on dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, downbearing distension and pains in the anus and dyspareunia but a relatively poor effect on pelvic tender nodes and oophoritic cyst.

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