Is acupuncture effective for headache and facial disorders?

Yes, acupuncture improves head circulation and eases muscle tension, effective for headaches, dizziness, facial palsy. The WHO recognizes headache as an acupuncture indication.

How is pharmacopuncture used for headache and facial disorders?

Anti-inflammatory and analgesic herbal compounds are injected directly into head and facial-related acupoints. Combined with acupuncture, faster effect can be expected for chronic headache, facial palsy, tinnitus.

How often should I receive acupuncture?

In acute phase (early facial palsy, severe headache etc.) 3–5 times/week; chronic conditions 1–2 times/week. Frequency adjusted by progress.

🪡Acupuncture & Pharmacopuncture

Acupuncture

Yes. Acupuncture improves circulation in the head and relieves muscle tension, making it effective for headache, dizziness and facial palsy. The WHO also recognises headache as an indication for acupuncture.

Medical ReviewHyo-seop KimChief Director