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<p>Neuropathy presents a&#xa0;complex challenge for effective management due to its diverse aetiologies and symptoms. WHO Scalp Acupuncture (WSA), established in 1991, integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) channel theory with modern neuroanatomy, offering a&#xa0;safe and effective treatment for neurological disorders, including neuropathy, Parkinson’s syndrome, and stroke sequelae. In TCM, neuropathy aligns with the concept of <i>xuebi </i>(Blood Bi Syndrome) as described in <i>Essentials from the Golden Cabinet</i> (<i>Jinkui Yaolue</i>). This report discusses three cases of neuropathy treated primarily with WSA points (e.g., MS5, MS8, MS9, MS6, MS7, collectively Group&#xa0;1) to address somatosensory and motor dysfunctions. Distal body points, e.g. ST36 (<i>zusanli</i>), SP6 (<i>sanyinjiao</i>), <i>linggu, dabai</i>, collectively Group&#xa0;2, were incorporated to address specific patterns. Additionally, Astragalus and Cinnamon Twig Five-Substance Decoction (<i>Huangqi guizhi wuwu tang</i>) was used as needed. All three cases demonstrated significant symptom improvement, including reduced pain, alleviated sensory disturbances, and other clinical benefits. This case report highlights WSA’s effectiveness as a&#xa0;primary treatment for neuropathy, emphasizing its potential role in holistic management. While these findings are promising, larger, controlled studies with objective measures are essential to validate these results and explore the mechanisms underlying the efficacy of this therapy.</p>

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Exploring the role of WHO scalp acupuncture (WSA) in neuropathy treatment: three case reports

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    2025年3月3日

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  • Hui Zhang

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Neuropathy presents a complex challenge for effective management due to its diverse aetiologies and symptoms. WHO Scalp Acupuncture (WSA), established in 1991, integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) channel theory with modern neuroanatomy, offering a safe and effective treatment for neurological disorders, including neuropathy, Parkinson’s syndrome, and stroke sequelae. In TCM, neuropathy aligns with the concept of xuebi (Blood Bi Syndrome) as described in Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (Jinkui Yaolue). This report discusses three cases of neuropathy treated primarily with WSA points (e.g., MS5, MS8, MS9, MS6, MS7, collectively Group 1) to address somatosensory and motor dysfunctions. Distal body points, e.g. ST36 (zusanli), SP6 (sanyinjiao), linggu, dabai, collectively Group 2, were incorporated to address specific patterns. Additionally, Astragalus and Cinnamon Twig Five-Substance Decoction (Huangqi guizhi wuwu tang) was used as needed. All three cases demonstrated significant symptom improvement, including reduced pain, alleviated sensory disturbances, and other clinical benefits. This case report highlights WSA’s effectiveness as a primary treatment for neuropathy, emphasizing its potential role in holistic management. While these findings are promising, larger, controlled studies with objective measures are essential to validate these results and explore the mechanisms underlying the efficacy of this therapy.