By searching related literature in recent five years,the clinical studies on acupuncture for pseudobulbar palsy were systematically summarized and analyzed,including therapies of scalp and body needle,glossopharyngeal needle,nape and neck needle,electronic needle,venesection of acupuncture,and combination of acupuncture and medication.In clinical practice,it is found that scalp and body needle,glossopharyngeal needle,as well as nape and neck needle are the most common therapies.The therapy of local irritation of glossopharyngeal is widely applied in clinical situation.After treatment,symptoms of patients can be obviously improved,and even more significant effect can be achieved if the therapy is combined with Chinese medicine and other holistic therapies,reflecting the unique advantages of acupuncture therapy:simpleness,convenience,effectiveness,and inexpensiveness.