[Clinical application of bloodletting method on the face].
摘要
The clinical practice of bloodletting method on the face is introduced in this paper through 4 medical cases: post-operative periarthritis of the shoulder in lung cancer, dizziness and vertigo, protrusion of lumbar intervertebral disc and keratitis. It is believed that the change in facial luster, vein condition on the face, the site with the most obvious change in facial luster and local skin abnormality are commonly regarded as the reaction points or areas of facial disease. According to the reaction points or areas on the face and in association with the syndrome differentiation in Lingshu: Wuse (Miraculous Pivot : Five Colors), the acupoints are selected and stimulated with bloodletting method in the treatment of some difficult and complicated cases, and the good efficacy could be obtained. But, this therapeutic method needs a further research and deserves to be promoted in practice.