针灸治疗三叉神经痛的研究进展

Research Progress of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia

摘要: 三叉神经痛作为神经系统高发的疼痛疾病，其西医机制尚未被完全阐明，目前临床常用药物干预与外科治疗手段，均存在明显的应用局限。本病属中医“面痛”范畴，核心病机为面部经络瘀滞、气血阴阳失养。针灸治疗本病安全有效、疗法多样，可疏通面部经络、缓解疼痛、减少病情复发。本文归纳总结近年针灸干预三叉神经痛的相关研究进展，以期优化临床诊疗思路，推进本病中医特色诊疗规范化发展。

Abstract: Trigeminal neuralgia, a common neurological pain disorder, has not yet had its Western medical mechanisms fully elucidated. Currently available clinical treatments, including pharmacological interventions and surgical approaches, have significant limitations. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), this condition falls under the category of “facial pain”, with the core pathogenesis involving stagnation of facial meridians and deficiency in nourishment of qi, blood, yin, and yang. Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for this condition, offering diverse therapeutic methods that can unblock facial meridians, relieve pain, and reduce disease recurrence. This article summarizes recent research advances on acupuncture intervention for trigeminal neuralgia, aiming to optimize clinical diagnostic and therapeutic strategies and promote standardized development of TCM-based treatments for this disorder.