Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of quickening the blood

opening the orifices and arousing the brain for coma by severe contusion and laceration of brain.Methods Forty three cases of coma by severe contusion and laceration of brain were randomly divided into two groups.The control group （n=21） was treated with routine western medicine treatment

while Xingnaojing Injection

Buyang Huanwu Decoction and acupuncture were added in the treatment group （n=22）.Conscious state and pathogenetic condition were observed after one month’s treatment.Results The treatment group was superior to control group in every observation items [WTBX]（P<0.05）.Conclusion The method of quickening the blood

opening the orifices and arousing the brain is superior to routine western medicine.It can relieve cerebral edema

cerebral anoxia and secondary brain damage

as well as improve conscious state and nervous function.