28 cases of herpes zoster treated with local surrounding acupuncture were reported. The study showed of all cases

81. 1% were cured

17. 9 were improved

the total effective rate was 100%. In control group

however

of 10 cases

40% were cured

40% were improved

the total effective rate was 80%. The results indicated that local surrounding acupuncture have the function of regulating the circulation of Qi and blood of the affected region

anti-inflammation and stopping pain. Comparing with control group

the author thinks the method has the following advantags: 1. Function of stop ping pain

particularly the instant effect; 2. Reducing the treatment course; 3. There is almost no se quelae of neuralgia; 4. There is no side effect

and is easy to be accepted by patients