Question
My father has had facial palsy for many years. I’ve heard that yellow eels can treat facial palsy, but I’m worried, so I want to consult whether the yellow eel treatment method for facial palsy is feasible?
Answer
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the yellow eel has the effect of activating blood and unblocking collaterals, which should have certain therapeutic effects. If you really have facial palsy, it is still recommended to seek treatment at a regular hospital. You can take antiviral medications such as ribavirin and ganciclovir, as well as symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication like meclofenamate and B-complex vitamins, and also use hormones for anti-inflammatory treatment. Of course, you can also use acupuncture and other traditional Chinese medicine therapies for nourishment.