| Objective:To observe the effect of the combined therapy that Jian-Pi-Run-Chang-Yin united with Tianshu(ST 25) acupressure on functional constipation(FC) and explore the mechanism of it. Methods:From October 2008 to November 2009,74 patients with functional constipation of spleen-qi deficiency and liquid depletion in the large intestines type were enrolled in this study and were divided randomly into two groups.38 cases were given the combined therapy that Jian-Pi-Ren-Chang-Yin united with Tianshu(ST 25) acupressure as the study group,and 36 cases were given Liuweinengxiao capsules as the control group. 4 weeks were set as a course of treatment,and the clinical effects of each group were observed after the course and the follow-up survey of 3 months. Results:4 weeks later,all the symptoms were improved significantly in both two groups(P<0.01).In the study group,the total effective rate,the changes of clinic symptom and physical sign,long-term anti-recurrence rate were better than the control group(P<0.01 or P<0.05).The symptoms of feces dry, powerlessness, and fatigue were also improved significantly than that in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:The therapy that Jian-Pi-Run-Chang-Yin unite with Tianshu(ST 25) acupressure was the significantly effective medicament for functional constipation, especially for the type of spleen qi deficiency and liquid depletion in the large intestines.
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