Observation of therapeutic effects of point application at Shenque (CV 8) plus moxa-salt hot compress for prevention of gastrointestinal adverse reactions after chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Objective

To observe the clinical efficacy of point application with Da Huang (Rhizoma Rhei Cruda) powder at Shenque (CV 8) plus moxa-salt hot compress on the umbilicus for preventing gastrointestinal adverse reactions after chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).

Methods

A total of 60 cases with NHL under chemotherapy were divided into two groups by hospitalization order, with 30 cases in each group. The control group was treated with routine nursing and the observation group was additionally given point application with Da Huang (Rhizoma Rhei Cruda) powder plus moxa-salt hot compress on the umbilicus, to compare the effect in preventing gastrointestinal adverse reactions after chemotherapy between the two groups.

Results

The occurrence rates of constipation, nausea, vomiting and poor appetite on the second day and fifth day after chemotherapy were obviously lower in the observation group than those in the control group, with statistically significant differences between the two groups (all P<0.05).

Conclusion

The point application with Da Huang (Rhizoma Rhei Cruda) powder at Shenque (CV 8) plus maxa-salt hot compress on the umbilicus can produce more significant efficacy in preventing the gastrointestinal adverse reactions after chemotherapy for NHL than routine nursing. Moreover, it is simple and easy to be used and popularized.