[Introduction]

    Sequela of apoplexy refers to paralysis of limbs, distortion of face and difficulty in speaking after the attack of acute cerebrovascular disease, similar to wind stroke and paralysis in TCM. It is caused by non-restoration of the visceral s, retention of phlegm and blood sta-sis in the meridians as well as abnormal flow of meridian

    [Syndrome differentiation]

    Paralysis of limbs on one side, accompanied by numb-ness or pain or susceptibility to sweating, distortion of face, stiffness of tongue and difficulty in speaking and swallowing.

    [Treatment]

    1. Body acupuncture

    Preion: Baihui (GV 20), Hegu (LI 4) and Tai-chong (LR 3).

    Modification: For paralysis of upper limbs, Jianyu (LI 15), Quchi (LI 11), Shousanli (LI 10) and Waiguan (TE 15) are added~ for paralysis of lower limbs, Huantiao (GB 30 ), Zusanli (ST 36 ), Yanglingquan ( GB 34 ), Fenglong (ST 40), Xuanzhong (GB 39) and Kunlun (BL 60) are added; for distortion of face, Jiache (ST 6), Di-cang (ST 4), Yangbai (GB 14), Cuanzhu (BL 2) are add-ed; for stiffness of tongue, Lianquan (CV 23) and Tongli (HT 5) are added; for difficulty in swallowing, Lianquan (CV 23) and Fengchi (GB 20) are added.

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