Abstract: ObjectiveTo observe the therapeutic effect of moxibustion on heat-sensitive acupoints on Bell's palsy.Methods102 patients with Bell's palsy were divided into observation group (n=52) and control group(n=50). The observation group was treated by moxibustion on the heat-sensitive acupoints plus physical therapy and medication, and the control group was only treated by physical therapy and medication. The therapeutic effect was assessed according to score of facial nerve function before and after the treatment.ResultsThe curative rate of 88.5% in the observation group was better than 62% in the control group. After treatment, the scores significantly improved in two groups (P<0.001), and were significantly better in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.01).ConclusionMoxibustion on the heat-sensitive acupoints has a high therapeutic effect on Bell's palsy.

Key words: Bell's palsy, heat-sensitive therapy, acupoint, moxa stick moxibustion