[Professor Chen Quan-xin's experiences on treatment of facial paralysis]

The clinical experiences of Professor Chen Quan-xin on treatment of facial paralysis are introduced. Based on the theory of Chinese medicine and instructed by differentiation of syndromes, Professor Chen attached great importance on analysis of etiology and pathology in modern medicine, and emphasized on treatment of facial paralysis according to different classifications and stages in combination of differentiation of syndromes and differentiation of diseases. His selection of point is refined and accurate. Conduct of qi through needling manipulations and reinforcing and reducing methods in various degrees are promoted by him as well. And it is held that obvious enhancement of the therapeutic effect can be achieved since other treatments are combined according to different types and stages of the disease.