Clinical observation on 34 cases of essential hypertension treated by guasha
Hai-hua LIU, Ying-ying WANG, Yuan WU, Ying-ru CHEN, Jin-sheng YANG · World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion · 2014 July 2
DOI 10.1016/S1003-5257(15)60029-0
Objective
To observe the antihypertensive efficacy of guasha for essential hypertension.
Conclusions
Blood pressure can be effectively reduced by adopting guasha, and the clinical symptoms and quality of life of patients with essential hypertension can be improved.
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