Sixty cases of paralysis agitans were randomly divided into 2 groups

each 30 cases

and treated by acupuncture alone and acupuncture plus direct moxibustion respectively. Comparison of the markedly effective results between the two groups were significantly different statistically （P < 0. 05）. Significant statistical differences were also found between the 2 groups in markedly effective and effective results （P<0. 01）. It is thus claimed that acupuncturing plus direct moxibustion is a safe

simple

and effective measure for treatment of Porkinson’s disease.