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Definition
Auricular Therapy – “deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by the observation and use of the auricle.”
Huang, L. (2005). Auricular Medicine. The New Era of Medicine & Healing. Auricular International Research & Training Center: Orlando, FL.
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Introduction
Origin and Development Originally were recorded as early as 500-300
B.C. in Neijing Neijing: “The ear is not an independent
organ. It is closely connected with zang fu and all over the body
Miraculous Pivot: The 12 meridians, qi, and blood go to the ear to create hearing
Of the 12 meridians, 6 Yang meridians pass through the auricle and 6 Yin are indirectly connected to the auricle through exterior and interior relationships
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Background
Auricular Usage Ear has a close relationship with the zang fu organs Pathological changes of the body will result in
corresponding changes of the ear’s acupoints Modern Research
1950 – Dr. Paul Nogier, a French doctor discovered that the ear and body were related
• http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/aama_marf/journal/vol17_1/article5.html
1960 – Application for 255 cases were summarized and reported 15 new stimulating points
1972 – Survey recorded 284 points to 700. 1974 – Research from Xiaolin Liangyi found a relationship
between stimulating the points on the ear and sensation on the corresponding channel.
1980 – Modern – Research includes relationship between ear and channels, ear and the zang fu, and ear and nerves
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Characteristics
Indications are used for a variety of disorders
Easy insertion and manipulation of needles Economical and convenient for patients Few or no side effects Used for diagnosis and differentiation of
syndromes Used for prevention of disease
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Relationship of ear and organs, meridians
Ear and Organs:
As early as in the "Yellow Emperor" had documented the relationship between the ear and the internal organs , both physiological and pathological aspects discussed quite detailed related organs including: Kidney, heart, liver, gall bladder, spleen, lung
《素问﹒阴阳应象大论》说:“肾主耳,……在窍为耳”; 《灵枢﹒脉度篇》说:“肾气通于耳,肾和则耳能闻五音矣”等。
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Ear and Meridians:
Ear high in the head, through the meridians connect to
internal organs, limbs forming a unified organic whole. 《灵枢 · 口问篇》说:“耳者,宗脉之所聚也”
Meridians directly connect the ear : gall bladder, triple burner, small intestine, bladder, stomach meridians
Collaterals( 络脉 ) in the ear: Hand Yangming collaterals
Tendons( 经筋 )of the ear Through the line in the : Foot Taiyang, Shaoyang, Yangming, hand Taiyang(the sun), Shaoyang tendons
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Auricular Anatomy
AuricleResembles an
inverted fetus
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Structure
Mostly made of cartilage connective tissue and fat (The auricle 3/4-4/5 based elastic cartilage, 1/4-1/5 containing fat and connective tissue of the earlobe.)
Ample nerve, blood vessels, and lymph glands
Some muscle on the posterior to give ear some mobility
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The structure of the auricle. Auricular artery from all branches of the external caSuperficial temporal artery Ear artery Superficial temporal artery in front of the outer ear ceded to, spread three major (branch, up, middle, and down))suppliers the auricular front; Ear artery from under the ears along the back of the auricle spread three major branch suppliers back of the auricle. Arteries supply the ears is from ear root to the external auditory canal, Therefore, normalAuricular skin temperature from the ears closer the temperatureHigher.
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C2、 3 、 4 Section somatic nerves Bran (Cranial nerve) Sympathetic
The structure of the auricle.
Innervation :Ear l be, helix, ear boat and the helix area -Spinal nerve( Auricular nerve and lesser occipital nerve distribution)Concha area-Cranial nerve( Auriculotemporal nerve and vagus nerve, mixed branch of the glossopharyngeal nerve and facial nerve).Triangular fossa: nerve extremely rich, almost all of auricular nerve has a branch to the triangular fossa .
Very rich nerves on Auricle
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Sympathetic N : Along the carotid vascular plexus, density of the N fibers with the arterial diameter smaller reduced in thickness ranging from fiber wall. While Only sparse distribution of fibers in the vein wall, Most N fiber distribution in the artery and vein tube anastomosis . ( This auricular point prick blood provides a theoretical basis )
Very rich nerves on Auricle
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Nomenclature of Acupoints
Names related to the anatomyShoulder, elbow, abdomen, etc.
Names related to the meridian and zang-fuHeart, spleen, liver, etc.
Names related to the nervesSciatic nerve, etc.
Names related to the diseaseHypertension, hepatitis, etc.
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Nomenclature of Acupoint Names related to their therapeutic properties
Lower blood pressure point, flu point, etc. Names related to the shape and location of the
earApex of the ear, etc.
Names related to the system functionEndocrine, sympathetic, etc.
Names according to the location of acupointsFace-cheek area, hunger point, etc.
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Distribution of Points
1. Ear lobe – Head and face
2. Antitragus – Head and brain
3. Notch between antihelix and antitragus – brain stem
4. Tragus – Throat, internal nose, and adrenal
5. Antihelix – Trunk 6. Inferior crus of the
antihelix - Buttock
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Distribution of Points 7. Superior crus of the
antihelix – Lower limb 8. Scaphoid Fossa –
Upper limb 9. Triangular Fossa –
Pelvic cavity and internal organs
10. Helix crus – Diaphragm
11. Peripheral area of the Helix – Digestive tract
12. Cymba Conchae – Abdominal Cavity
13. Cavum Conchae – Thoracic Cavity
14. Intertragic Notch – Endocrine Gland
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Triangular Fossa Textbook page 106 General Location – Triangular
depression between the upper and lower antihelix crus
Points 1. Decrease blood pressure – Upper
top part of the triangular fossa• Headache, dizziness,
hypertension 2. Pelvis – Located at the corner of
the triangular fossa where the upper and lower antihelix crus originate
• Pelvic inflammation, prostatitis, abdominal pain, dysmenorrhea
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Triangular Fossa Points
3. Constipation – Draw a line from pelvis to the lower outer border of the triangular fossa. It is located in the second 1/3.
• Constipation 4. Shenmen – Line from decrease
blood pressure point to pelvis is divided into 3 parts. It is located at the top of the first lower part.
• Insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, stress, pain, hypertension, allergy, main point for anesthesia
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Triangular Fossa Points
5. Hepatitis – Midpoint between decrease blood pressure and shenmen
• Jaundice, hepatitis symptoms 6. Uterus/Genitals – Middle of the
front edge of the depression in the triangular fossa
• Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, uterus, impotence, infertility, seminal emission, decreased sexual function
7. Groin • Lower border of triangular fossa.
Forms an equilateral triangle with the sciatic nerve and the buttock. Line from pelvis to the lower outer border of the triangular fossa, it is at the first 1/3.
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AntihelixTextbook page 101-102
General Location – Prominence opposite the helix
Divide trunk into 5 equal parts from the bottom of the antihelix to the fork of the superior and inferior antihelix crus 1. Lower 1/5 – Cervical 2. Middle 2/5, 3/5 – Thoracic 3. Middle 4/5 – Lumbar 4. Upper 1/5 – Sacral 5. Coccyx is at the branching
and inferior to the antihelix crus
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Antihelix
Points Cervical vertebrae
• Neck trauma, degeneration in the cervical region
Thoracic vertebrae • Swelling and pain in the thoracic region
Lumbar Sacral vertebrae • Lumbo-sacral pain and dysfunction
in the lower extremities Neck
• On the border of cavum concha of the cervical vertebrae
• Stiff neck, cervical vertebrae, upper extremity atrophy, paralysis, numbness
Thyroid• Between the neck and brain stem
• Thyroid disease, obesity
Brain Stem
Neck
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Quiz Next Week
Triangular Fossa Antihelix
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Cavum ConchaeTextbook page 111-112
General Location – The part of the concha inferior to the helix crus
Points Heart – Center of the deepest
portion of the cavum concha• Heart diseases, palpitation,
insomnia, mental disorders Lung – Upper and lower area
adjacent to the heart. Upper is on the opposite lung.
• Respiratory problems, cough, asthma, skin diseases, profuse sweating
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Cavum Conchae Points
Spleen – Midpoint between where the helix crus disappears (Stomach) and the antihelix-antitragus notch
• Digestive disorders, controlling blood, prolapse, edema due to nutrition problems
Trachea – Midpoint of the horizontal line drawn between the heart and the hole of the external auditory canal
• Respiratory disorders, phlegm Tuberculosis – Formed by an
equilateral triangle with the heart and lower lungs
• Tuberculosis
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LobeTextbook page 94-96
General Location – Skin tag without cartilage on the lowest part of the auricle.
Create 9 areas Draw a horizontal line immediately
below the intertragic notch. Drop 2 perpendicular lines to the
bottom of the lobule dividing the lobe into 3 equal parts
Draw 2 more lines dividing the ear horizontally into 3 sections.
Number them from left to right, top to bottom (1-9)
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
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Lobe Points
Eye• Center of the 5th section of the
ear lobe• Eye diseases such as acute
conjunctivitis, near sightedness
Upper jaw• In the middle of the 3rd section
of the lobe• Upper toothache,
submandibular arthritis gingivitis
Lower palate• In the superior line, medial 1/3
of 2nd section of the lobe• Trigeminal neuralgia,
inflammation of the mouth muscle
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
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Lobe
Points Upper palate
• In the posterior lateral line, lower ¼ of the 2nd section of the lobe
• Trigeminal neuralgia, inflammation of the mouth muscle
Tooth • Center of area 1
• Tooth disorders Internal Ear
• In the center of area 6• Tinnitus, impaired hearing, auditory
vertigo Neurasthenia
• Center of area 4• Toothache, light sleep, awakening
early, fatigue, weakness, loss of memory, aches
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
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Cymba Conchae
General Location – The part of the concha superior to the helix crus
Points Liver – Lateral inferior area of
the cymba concha• Hepatitis, eye disorders, dizziness,
convulsions, menstrual disorders, depression
Kidney – Lateral superinterior corner of the cymba concha
• Nephritis, genitalia disorders, tinnitus, hair loss, bone disorders
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Cymba Concha
Prostate – Upper (super-anterior) corner of cymba concha Prostate disorders
Ureter - Located in the posterior 1/3 of the line between kidney and prostate Urinary disorders, stones
Urinary Bladder – Located between the kidney and prostate, approximately medial 2/3 Urinary disorders, urine frequency,
sciatica, nephritis
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Cymba Concha
Gallbladder and Pancreas – Midway between kidney and liver Note: Pancreas is on the
left ear, gallbladder is on the right ear
Jaundice, gall stones, hepatitis, migraine
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Needle
Shortness of Breath High Blood Pressure Lower Back Pain radiating to the groin
region Infertility Trigeminal Neuralgia Anxiety and Insomnia Depression Enlarged Prostate/Cancer
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Area Around the Helix Crus
General Location – Transverse prominence entering the cavum concha
Points Mouth – Located midway
between upper 1/3 of the hole of the external auditory canal and the beginning of the Helix Crus.
• Digestive disorders, mouth ulcers, weight management
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Area Around the Helix Crus
Points Large Intestine – Located at
the beginning of the superior outer border of the helix crus.
• Dysentery, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion
Stomach – In the concha where the helix crus disappears
• Stomach ulcer, gastritis, indigestion, vomiting, nausea
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Area Around the Helix Crus
Points Small Intestine – It is located 1/3
of the way of the superior outer border of the helix crus
• Diarrhea, indigestion, abdominal distension, sore throat, infection of the mouth and tongue
Esophagus – Inferior aspect of the helix crus directly below the small intestine
• Weight management, speech impairment, acid reflux
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Tragus
General Location – Cartilaginous projection in front of the exterior meatus of the ear
Points Apex of the tragus – center of
the upper part’s outer border Adrenal Gland – center of the
lower part’s outer border• Hyper/hypotension, capillary
bleeding, temperature problems, anticough, antiasthma, inflammation
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Tragus
Points External nose – Forms and
equilateral triangle with the apex of the tragus and adrenal gland.
• Rhinitis, nose infection Thirst Point – Between tragus
apex and external nose• Diabetes, excessive thirst
Hunger Point – Midpoint between external nose and adrenal gland
• Weight management, excessive hunger
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Intertragic Notch
Location – Depression between the tragus and antitragus
Points Endocrine – Base of cavum
concha in the intertragic notch• Hyperthyroidism, obesity, irregular
menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, allergy, skin diseases, impotence, endocrine system dysfunction
Raise blood pressure – Inferior aspect of the intertragic notch
• Hypotension
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Antitragus
Location – Protusion at the top of the earlobe opposite to the tragus
Points Brain – Antitragus midway
between the apex of the antitragus and the antitragus-antihelix notch (inside)
• Pituitary dysfunctions, parkinson’s disease, loss of balance, paralysis, memory problems
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Antitragus
Points Temple
• Midpoint of the line placed at the lower border of the exterior antitragus
• Headaches
Occiput (Dizziness Area)• Midpoint of the line on the exterior
antitragus going from temple to brain stem.
• Convulsion, stiff neck, insomnia, dizziness, nervousness, pain relief, sedation
Brain Stem
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Needle
Stroke Migraine Headache Acid Reflux Chronic Diarrhea Weight Management Hepatitis Urinary Infection Peripheral Neuropathy Knee Arthritis Sciatica Menopause
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Superior Crus of Antihelix
General Location – The superior branch of antihelix
Points Toe
• Outer corner of the superior antihelix crus
• Trauma, pain, infection Sole
• Midpoint of the line from toe to heel
• Bottom of the foot pain Heel
• Inner corner of superior antihelix crus
• Heel pain
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Superior Crus of Antihelix
Points Knee Joint
• Center of superior antihelix crus
• Trauma, arthritis, pain Ankle
• Midpoint of the line going from the heel to the knee joint
• Trauma, infection, pain, sprain
Hip Joint• Midpoint of the line where the
superior antihelix crus originates
• Pain, arthritis
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Inferior Crus of Antihelix General Location – Inferior branch of the
antihelix Points
Buttock • Located at the beginning of the lower
crus, in the center• Hip pain, arthritis
Sciatic• Midpoint of the line from the beginning
of the lower crus to the end• Sciatic pain, atrophy, paralysis and
numbness Sympathetic
• At the end of the upper edge of the lower crus
• Pain of internal organs, palpitation, spontaneous sweating, night sweating, autonomic nervous system
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Scapha
General Location – Depression between helix and antihelix
Points Divide the scapha into 5
equal parts Clavicle
• On the scapha at the level of the heart
• Pain, cervical vertibrae degeneration, shoulder pain, neck pain
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Scapha Points
Finger• Top of Scaphoid fossa
• Pain, arthritis Wrist
• Top of the 2nd part• Wrist pain, tendon pain
Elbow• Top of the 3rd part
• Tennis elbow, pain, joint trauma, paralysis, numbness
Shoulder• Top of the 4th part
• Shoulder pain, paralysis, motion issues Allergy
• Area in between finger and wrist• Any allergy diseases, skin allergies,
asthma
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Needle
Finger Joint Pain Hallucination PMS Morning Sickness Frequency Urination Frozen Shoulder Attention Deficit Disorder Excessive Sweating Hair Loss
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Helix Crus
Location - Transverse prominence entering cavum concha
Points Diaphragm – Located at
the midpoint of the line from which the helix crus originates. Directly above the entrance to the external auditory canal.
• Hiccup and vomiting, hiccup due to gastrointestinal issues, respiratory issues
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Helix
General Location – Lateral curling rim of the auricle
Points Ear Apex – Located at the
top of the helix. When the ear is folded from
the middle, the ear apex is the tip
• Any infections of the head, tonsillitis, facial nerve infection, analgesia, pacifying liver, hypertension
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Helix
Points Rectum
• Located at the beginning of the helix crus and leveled with large intestine
• Constipation, diarrhea, prolapse of the anus, hemorrhoids, chronic colitis, dysentery, urgency
External genitalia• Located at the helix edge and leveled
with superior edge of the inferior antihelix crus
• Eczema, impotence, urethritis Liver Yang
• On the auricular tubercle• Pain symptoms, eye disease,
dizziness, liver qi stagnation, liver yang hyperactive
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Helix
Six parts of helix starting from the lower edge of the helix tubercle to the most inferior part of the helix
Helix 5 – At the central posterior part of the 6th section on the rim of the lobe
Helix 6 – At the bottom of the 8th section of the lobe
Points Helix 1-3 – Acute diseases or
high fever Helix 4-6 – Chronic fever Mainly using blood letting to
treat tonsillitis and hypertension
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Categorization of Ear Points to Five Elements
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What’s the chief complaint?
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What’s the chief complaint?
Ankle
Lumbar/Sacral
Sciatica
Low Back/Sciatic Pain
Shenmen
Heart
Thoracic
Palpitation/Anxiety/Insomnia
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What’s the chief complaint?
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What’s the chief complaint?
Large Intestine
Stomach
Hunger
Mouth
Constipation
Spleen
Weight Management Constipation
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What’s the chief complaint?
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What’s the chief complaint?
Ear Apex
Decrease BP
Shenmen
Uterus
Liver
Heart
Spleen
High Blood Pressure Infertility
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Needle
Impotence Rectal Bleeding Headaches/High Blood Pressure Eye Pain Eczema
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Examination Methods
When internal organs or part of the body is diseased, it can be reflected on the ear. Electrical Computer Diagnosis
• Calculate numbers, resistance Electrical Detection – Auricular Detector
• Resistance is lower – 20 – 500 Kilo Ohms Pressing/Palpation
• Edema, depression Detecting tender spots
• Pressing, touching, painful areas Observing
• Discoloration, blisters, hard nodules, blood vessels
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Color & Shape Changes
Color of the acupoint is different from its surroundings Bright Red – Acute or painful disease White – Chronic disease, deficiency Dark Gray – Associated with problems in that
location. When pressed, the color fades Red, black, white center with red surroundings Brown – Chronic disease or indicate disease is cured
Shape such as protrusion or depression Nodules, spot-like cave or depression on the skin
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Papule/Vascular/Desquamation
A spot that is aggregate in nature with papule surrounding the acupoint. Higher than normal skin such as blisters
A vessel on the point that is congested or dilated
Desquamation – white scaly exfoliation – skin diseases
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Relationship between reaction and disorders Spot, red papule – Mostly acute infectious
diseases White spot or piece-like, concave – Mostly
chronic parenchyma diseases like chronic gastritis
Nodule like, black-gray spot – Tumor Scaly exfoliative – Skin diseases String fiber-like string, circular or semi-
circular white or black gray scar – scar appears after operation or trauma
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Tenderness Degree
No pain (-) Saying “Painful” or “Ouch” (+) Frowning (++) Dodging (+++) Refusing to be pressed (++++)
“Pain can be managed” – Degree I“Painful” or “Ouch” – Degree II“Pain is hard to bear” or dodging – Degree III
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Significance of Observation
Help us in point selection Analyze symptoms and increases our
understanding of zang fu Increase therapeutic results New way for early diagnosis and
detection
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Electrical probe
Observing changes in electrical resistance, capacity, and potential and points
Disease creates lower resistance and higher conductivity of electrical currents Normal – about 5000-10,000 K Ohms Disease – about 20-500 K Ohms
Instruments can detect these higher conductivity by emitting different sounds
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Exercise
Identify problems using tenderness method
Compare with observation method Read p371-413
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Method of operation• Needling: disinfection/needle/position(1-
2mm)• Electricity needle(Pain / nervous system
disease / asthma)• Seed,• Needle buried• Point injection• Bleeding(Skin diseases/sprain / acute
inflammation) behind ear congestion vein)
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Treatment
Point SelectionAccording to disease locationAccording to differentiation of
syndromes and TCM theoryAccording to modern medicineAccording to points functionAccording to clinical experienceUsed on the affected side
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Indications
Pain Trauma Infection Neuralgia After operation Tumor or Cancer
Infections Allergies Dysfunction of neurological system Chronic diseases Others
Quit smoking Drug addiction Weight loss Prevention of motion sickness
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Contraindication
Not good to use strong stimulation in patients with heart disease
Acupressure more appropriate for serious chronic diseases or serious anemia/blood clotting
Patient has external ear diseases such as eczema Not good when patients feel fatigue, hunger, or
weakness Elderly patient with arteriosclerosis hypertension
should rest ½ hour before therapy Habitual abortion – Don’t use acupuncture for
abdomen, uterus, ovary, endocrine Don’t insert too deeply and don’t puncture through to
the opposite side of the ear
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Things to Know
Every patient is different Same disease can have different symptoms Different types of diseases may create similar
symptoms Needling method used will depend on patient’s
situation Patient’s position – lying down the safest Utilize CNT procedures Careful needle twisting Utilize 30-36 mm gauge needles Can use several (2-3) needles to puncture one point Make sure you have a cotton ball during removal
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Reaction Common reaction – Ear feels hot, warm, numb, pain, distention,
electric shock feeling, transmission of needle sensation. Body felt warm and now cold Involuntary movement of muscles
Vibration of facial muscles Channel Reaction – sensation of the targeted channels Lightning Reaction – feeling of electric circuit is switched on a part
or internal organ Chain Reaction – Unexpected results. Relieving symptoms in
addition to what was planned Delayed Reaction – due to low reactivity, blockage of channels,
severe state of illness, poor needle sensation Dull or no Reaction – Auricular Detector needed Adverse effect – deterioration of condition. May be due to stress,
too many points, too much intensity or inappropriate manipulation Fainting
Possibilities – Too tired, too hungry, low blood pressure, too weak, after heavy exercise
Take out the needles, keep warm, drink warm water
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Other methods
Intradermal needle Chronic diseases or painful diseases Weak constitution Cannot tolerate other treatments for various reasons
Pressure method Examples include seeds, herb, pill of drug, magnets Used for the elderly, weak, and children Used for those who are afraid of pain Used for patients who cannot receive treatments frequently
Bleeding For reducing fever, inflammation, calming the mind,
lowering blood pressure, relieving allergies, improve vision Bleeding liver yang to reduce dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus due
to hyperactive liver yang Bleeding the apex to reduce fever, inflammation, calming
the mind, common cold and fever.
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Electrical Auricular Acupuncture Not all patients can take it Two outlets of one pair should be
connected to 2 needles on the same side Explain that the electricity may produce
warmness, sleepiness, heaviness, soreness or distension
Examine to make sure the needle is not dark or corroded before using electricity. It may break.
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Common Disorders
Headache Ear apex, shenmen, neck
Migraine Temple, occiput, ear shenmen, neck, liver, heart
Acute Sprain Ear shenmen, brain, and sprained area
Low Back Pain/Sciatic Sciatic nerve, lumbar, shenmen
Stroke/Cancer Brain, ear shenmen
Hypertension Lower blood pressure, heart, ear shenmen, apex (bleeding)
Diarrhea Spleen, stomach, rectum, endocrine, large intestine
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Disease Progression(3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years)
Stress Anemia HIV/AIDS Nausea Swelling/Edema Stroke Migraine Headache Acid Reflux Chronic Diarrhea Weight Management Hepatitis Urinary Infection Peripheral Neuropathy Knee Arthritis Sciatica Menopause
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Loss weight
• One adjusting• Three increases• One directional blastng
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Adjust the endocrine function.( 一调 )
• Acupoints: the hypothalamus, endocrine, edge (pituitary gland hole).
The endocrine secretion levels remained relatively stable, mainly through self-adjusting mechanism to achieve negative feedback. So that the body to adapt to environmental changes. Endocrine function to stabilize.
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Weight loss
• Three increases:• 1. Enhance the excitability of the body:• Acupoints: the sympathetic, front head.
(Obesity is often accompanied by the easy sleepy, sleepiness, sleep a long time, a small amount of body activity, energy consumption, protein synthesis is greater than the decomposition process, therefore the treatment of obesity to take excited auricular sympathetic, front head)
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• 2. Enhance satiety 增强饱感• Acupoints: hunger point, thalamus
(The hunger point: obese can reduce hunger, reduce food intake.)
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• 3. Increased excretion 增加排泄• Acupoints: kidney, triple burner, lung,
large intestine.(Increase the excretion of the lung, lung skin and hair. Kidnay master water, etc…)
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• directional blasting( 一定向 ): Reduce the consumption of fat and grease library, so fat redistribution.
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Experience:
• Simple obesity, ear needle to lose weight have a certain effect,
• 1. Good state of mind, sleep time, and usually sleepy at night markably improvement, high energetic.
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Experiences
• 2. Abdomen relaxed feeling• (A course of treatment, some obese
patients, although no weight significantly reduced, but the fullness of the abdomen to reduce or disappear, the activity is more flexible than before, may be associated with fat redistribution)
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Experiences
• 3. Reduce swelling subsided• If obesity is due to endocrine disorders
associated with edema, accept auricular acupressure treatment once
• The weight can subtract l ~ 2 kg, which may be ear needle adjust the endocrine, promote water and salt metabolism, diuretic, reduced swelling. This type of obesity, clinical outcomes.
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Experiences
• 4. Ear weight loss treatment time longer(1-3 months)
• Clinical observation: generally in the treatment of first and second course can be seen
• Weight decreased 1 to 3 kilograms, to continue treatment, weight loss is not obvious, or even stop treatment and recovery.
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Experience
• 5. The treatment of obesity is mainly control food intake.(Auricular therapy is to enhance satiety, reduce hunger mainly, reduce food intake, to avoid 'over-eating or snacking.
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References When You Study
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