Abstract:Objective To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of acupuncture combined with Buyang Huanwu Decoction in the treatment of refractory facial paralysis. Methods Seventy patients treated for refractory facial paralysis in Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January 2013 to December 2016 were selected, and divided into treatment group (35 cases) and control group (35 cases) by random number table method. The control group was treated with acupuncture therapy, while the treatment group was treated with Buyang Huanwu Decoction based on the treatment of control group, all the patients were treated for 1 month. The TCM syndrome score, facial nerve function rating scale and facial disability index score were recorded, the total effective rate and incidence of adverse events were observed. Results After 1 month of treatment, the total effective rate of the treatment group was 88.57%, which was higher than that of the control group (74.29%) (P < 0.05). After treatment, the TCM symptom scores of the two groups were lower than those before treatment, and the score of treatment group after treatment was lower than that of the control group (P < 0.05). The neurological function classification of the two groups after treatment was improved compared with those before treatment. After treatment, the neurological function classification of the treatment group was better than that of the control group (P < 0.05). Facial disability index score and physical function social of the two groups were higher than those before treatment, and the score of the treatment group was higher than the control group (P < 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference of adverse events between treatment group and control group (P > 0.05). Conclusion Acupuncture combined with Buyang Huanwu Decoction can significantly improve symptoms, facial nerve function and facial disability index of refractory facial paralysis patients. Exact efficacy and good safety of the treatment therapy lay a solid foundation for the wide promotion.