International Research in Chinese Medicine

Objective To analyze the effects of Tianmoxibustion combined with Yiqitongmai Decoction on nerve function and C-reactive protein (CRP) in patients with cerebral infarction (syndrome of Qi deficiency and blood stasis). Methods A total of 100 subjects were included in this study, all patients with cerebral infarction (qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome) who were treated in hospital from May 2021.05 to May 2023.05. They were divided into control group (conventional treatment, n=50) and experimental group (Tianmoxibustion combined Yiqi Tongmai Decoction treatment, n=50) by random number table method. Neurological function, daily living ability and inflammatory factors were compared between the two groups. Results Compared with control group, NIHSS score, CRP and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in experimental group were lower, BI score was higher (P < 0.05). Conclusion Tianmoxibustion combined Yiqitongmai Decoction is effective in the treatment of patients with cerebral infarction (qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome), which is conducive to improving nerve function and reducing inflammation.

Cerebral infarction (Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome); Natural moxibustion; Yiqi Tongpulse decoction; Neural function