Treatment of 36 cases of recurrent aphthous ulcer with acupoint sticking therapy

Objective  To observe the therapeutical effect of using the paste of Wu Zhu Yu (Fructus Evodia) for acupoint sticking combined with tonifying kidney, to treat the recurrent aphthous ulcer. Methods  Thirty-six cases of reccurent aphthous ulcer due to kidney dificiency were treated with Wu Zhu Yu (Fructus Evodia) paste applying to Yongquan (KI 1), and orally taking Liu Wei Di Huang Pill. Ten treatments made up one course, 2–3 d of interval between 2 courses. Then 1-year follow-up was made. Results  Twenty cases were cured, 12 cases improved, 4 cases failed. Conclusion  The method of using Wu Zhu Yu (Fructus Evodia) paste applying to acupoint Yongquan (KI 1), integrated with the manipulation of strengthening kidney, can effectively shorten the duration of disease, improve the symptoms, and control recurrency, which is good for this disease. Author: FENG Rong-chang (1967–), male, Doctor of medicine, Hongkong