In the present paper

changes of TXB2

6-keto-PGF1α. contents before and after treatment by acupuncture

moxibustion and Chinese medicinal herbs in 30 vascular dementia(VD) patients were observed and compared with the normal values of healthy people. Results showed that in VD patients

the content of serum TXB2 increased significantly and that of 6-keto-PGF1α decreased markedly in comparison with control group (P < 0. 01 )

suggesting a significant imbalance between plasma TXB2 and 6-keto-PGF1α;after combined treatment of acupuncture

moxibustion and Chinese herbs

the content of plasma 6-keto-PGF1α was raised remarkably and that of TXB2 lowered

which had a positive correlation with clinical therapeutic effect. The fact indicates that this combined treatment is capable of regulating the balance between plasma TXB2 and 6-keto-PGF1α

increasing cerebral blood flow

raising the metabolic rate of the brain tissues and improving functions of the brain.