The Effectiveness and Safety of Integrative Korean Medicine Treatment for Bell's Palsy

This study tests an integrative Korean medicine treatment (which may include acupuncture, herbal medicine, and other modalities) for Bell's palsy — sudden weakness or paralysis of one side of the face caused by inflammation of the facial nerve. It compares outcomes to standard Western medical care. You may be eligible if: - You are 19–69 years old - You have been diagnosed with unilateral peripheral facial nerve palsy (Bell's palsy) - Your facial palsy started within the past 3 weeks - You are willing to provide written consent You may NOT be eligible if: - Your facial palsy is caused by a central nervous system condition (stroke, tumor, MS, etc.) - You have Ramsay-Hunt syndrome, bilateral or recurrent facial palsy - You have received treatment that significantly affects facial paralysis in the past 2 months - You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding - You have uncontrolled diabetes Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.