Objective: To discuss the improving effect of Huoluo Roujin decoction on hand dysfunction in patients during ischemic stroke recovery period after oral and fumigating-washing administration. Method: Eighty-three patients were randomly divided into the acupuncture group (41 cases) and the observation group (42 cases) by random number table. Patients in acupuncture group received acupuncture treatment. Based on the treatment of the acupuncture group

patients in observation group received Huoluo Roujin decoction by oral and fumigating-washing administration. All patients in two groups received one 6 week periods of treatment. Lindmark score table

Brunnstrom hand movement function evaluation table

the total active motion table (TAM) and Barthel (BI) index scale were used to evaluate the effect after the treatment. Result: The total curative rate in observation group was 92.86%

which is superior to that in acupuncture group 73.17% (P<0.05). After treatment

the single score of Lindmark rating scale hand movement coordination

sensory function

and the combined total score in observation group were superior to those in acupuncture group (P<0.01). The improvement of Brunnstrom hand movement function in both groups were obviously better after treatment

and the observation group had better results (P<0.05). The TAM improvement in observation group was superior to that in acupuncture group (P<0.05). BI index classification in both groups was markedly improved

and the observation group had better results (P<0.05). Conclusion: Based on acupuncture treatment

oral and fumigating-washing administration of Huoluo Roujin decoction could enhance the self-care abilitis of patients by improving the movement

sensory ability and wrist joint activity

reliving the disable degree and promoting functional recovery of hands. The combination of Huoluo Roujin decoction and acupuncture showed a good synergistic effect.