Clinical review of acupuncture on sphenopalatine ganglion in the past five years
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Acupuncture on the sphenopalatine ganglion has the characteristics of fewer acupoints and good curative effect. It can treat various diseases including allergic rhinitis and has comprehensive application value. According to the anatomical positioning, the sphenopalatine ganglion is located in the second branch of the trigeminal nerve, and acupuncture of the sympathetic nerve has a vasoconstrictor function, which can slow down the local blood flow and reduce gland secretion. Professor Li Xinwu discovered this point earlier and applied it clinically, naming it "Xinwu Point". By studying the clinical trials of acupuncture at the sphenopalatine ganglion in the past five years, we have summarized diversified treatment options such as single-point acupuncture, combined acupuncture and catgut embedding. It has obvious advantages in both short-term and long-term effects, reflecting the simplicity and low cost of single-point acupuncture. Analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of these clinical studies can provide reference for expanding applicable diseases and strengthening basic research in the future.
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