1 Etiology and pathogenesis of facial paralysis Facial paralysis is due to insufficient vital qi, empty collaterals, unstable exterior defense, and wind-cold diarrhea attacking facial meridians (mainly Yangming and Shaoyang meridians), resulting in irregular menstruation, disharmony between qi and blood, loss of appetite in meridians, delayed onset, sequelae of stroke, or excessive blood loss without nourishing tendons.

2 massage principle of facial paralysis facial paralysis is mostly caused by wind evil entering the collaterals, blocking the meridians, causing phlegm due to depression, causing mouth and eyes to be skewed. Treatment should be based on expelling wind and resolving phlegm, calming wind and relieving spasm, promoting blood circulation and dredging collaterals.

3 Liu Wen, a special massage point for facial paralysis, is 5 inches across the distal stripes of forearm and wrist back, and is connected with Yangxi and Quchi.

This point is the point of the large intestine meridian of hand Yangming. Regular massage of this point has the function of clearing away heat, which is one of the important points for treating facial paralysis.

Massage method: bend your thumb and press the acupoints with your fingertips with moderate intensity, and it is advisable to feel sore for 3 minutes at a time.

The Li-leaning point is located 3 inches on the transverse stripes of the distal forearm and wrist, and on the connecting line between Yangxi and Quchi.

This point is the collateral point of the large intestine meridian of hand Yangming. Regular massage of this point has the functions of improving eyesight, hearing, clearing away heat and diuresis, dredging meridians and activating collaterals.

Massage method: Press the acupoints with thumb and fingertips for 2 minutes at a time, with the intensity from light to heavy, so as to feel sore.

Buccal acupoint is located at the transverse finger (middle finger) of the anterior upper part of mandibular angle 1.

This point is the stomach meridian point of Foot Yangming, which has the effects of clearing away heat, expelling wind and opening teeth, and is often used to treat toothache and facial paralysis.

Massage method: Massage the acupoints on both sides with index finger, with moderate intensity, with pain as the degree, 3 minutes each time, with Cang Di and Hegu acupoints for better effect.

Massage 4 acupoints of facial paralysis by hand: sun, underground warehouse, human, yang white, cheek car, hurricane, traction and affected side.

Commonly used techniques: rubbing, pressing, rubbing, etc.

Operation method:

1. First, point, press and massage the above-mentioned acupoints respectively for about 2-3 minutes, with the cellar, cheek cart and hurricane as the midpoint, and the massage time can be slightly longer.

2. Then rub the whole face of the affected side with thenar for about 5- 10 minutes.

3. Finally, gently rub the affected side with the palm of your hand until local fever occurs.