Can the addition of moxibustion during acupuncture therapy improve recovery from Bell's palsy?

This study involved clinical observation of 60 cases of Bell's palsy (peripheral facial paralysis) treated with both acupuncture alone (Group A) and acupuncture combined with moxibustion (Group B). Treatment was effective in all subjects in both groups. Of the cured subjects in Groups A and B, 66.7% (14/21) and 80.8% (21/26), respectively, required 20 days or less to achieve complete recovery. Therefore, among the subjects rated as cured, fewer treatments were needed and earlier recovery was experienced by the group that received moxibustion.