Research Status of Mongolian Medicine in the Treatment of Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is a disease primarily characterized by dysfunction of the facial muscles on one side of the face. It can occur in any season, though it is more prevalent in the spring and autumn, and it can affect individuals of all age groups. Conventional treatment for facial paralysis typically involves the use of hormones and surgical interventions. The exact cause of the disease remains unclear, and there is no specific treatment for facial paralysis in clinical practice. Hormonal drugs and surgery are commonly used, but due to the potential for adverse reactions or the induction of sequelae by hormones, an increasing number of patients have raised concerns about these treatments. Mongolian medicine offers a variety of treatment methods with fewer side effects, making it a promising area for further exploration. As a result, it has attracted the attention of many scholars and has become a key area of current research on facial paralysis. This article summarizes various Mongolian medical treatments for facial paralysis, including combination therapies, with the aim of providing new ideas for clinical treatment.