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124 terms

 

Terms

Definitions
Helix The outermost ridge of external ear. The “?” shape (not including lobe) is called?
Helix Root Center of ear to face is called?
Superior Helix The most superior section of Helix is called?
Helix Tail The vertical aspect of Helix which goes toward lobe is called?
Antihelix “Y” shaped raised structure running vertically through center of ear is called?
Superior Crus of AH Upper “arm” of AH. Stretches vertically is called?
Inferior Crus of AH Lower “arm” of AH. Stretches horizontally is called?
Body of AH Center third of AH is called?
Tail of AH Lower third of AH is called?
Tragus Vertical “flap” which covers the opening to ear canal is called?
Antitragus L-shaped horizontal “flap” inferior to tail of Antihelix is called?
Intertragic Notch Curved “U” separating Tragus from Antitragus is called?
Lobe “U”-shaped soft tissue at base of external ear is called?
Scaphoid Fossa Groove between the Helix and Antihelix is called?
Triangular Fossa Triangular “bowl” between Inferior Crus and Superior curs of Antihelix?
Concha Shell-shaped valley in center of ear?
Superior Concha, Cymba Upper “bowl”, above Concha Ridge is called? (also called?)
Inferior Concha, Cavum Lower “bowl’, below Concha Ridge is called? (also called?)
Concha Ridge Raised vertical ridge in center of ear is called?
Concha Wall The surface leading from the Concha Ridge up to the spine of Antihelix tail is called?
Subtragus Underside of tragus is called?
Internal Helix Hidden underside of superior Helix is called?
Darwinian Tubercle A protrusion that separates the Superior Helix from the Helix Tail, generally parallel to tip of Triangular Fossa is called?
Posterior Lobe Underside of lobe is called?
Posterior Groove Long, vertical depression corresponding to underside of Antihelix is called?
Posterior Triangle Superior area on back of ear, corresponding to underside of Scaphoid Fossa is called?
Posterior Concha “Bulging” area behind ear between ear’s attachment to head and Posterior Groove is called?
Posterior Periphery Posterior aspect of ear stretching from Posterior Groove and outward is called?
Ear Canal Opening to ear canal is called?
LM0 Between Concha Ridge and beginning of Helix Root is?
LM1 At Helix insertion, level with ridge (spine) of Inferior Crus of AH is?
LM2 Apex of superior Helix (level w/ TW20), in line w/ PZ + LM7 is?
LM3 On Helix, at superior border of Darwin’s Tubercle (DT) is?
LM4 On Helix, at inferior border of Darwin’s Tubercle (DT) is?
LM5 Bend in Helix Tail is?
LM6 Subtle notch where the soft lobe meets the hard cartilage of Helix Tail is?
LM7 Most inferior point of Lobe is?
LM8 Where the Lobe meets the jaw is?
LM9 Located at bottom of the “U”-shaped notch is?
LM10 Center of lower “knob” of Tragus is?
LM11 Center of upper “knob” of Tragus is?
LM12 The protruding lateral “knob” of the “L”-shaped Antitragus (more anterior) is?
LM13 Protruding superior “knob” of the “L”-shaped Antitragus (more posterior) is?
LM14 Located at the junction of the Antihelix Tail and the Antitragus is?
LM15 Bend in Antihelix Tail. Generally level with the spine of Concha Ridge is?
LM16 The notch dividing the Antihelix Tail from the Inferior Crus is?
LM17 The midpoint of the inferior Crus (include hidden portion when dividing) is?
Point Zero In notch between Concha Ridge and beginning of Helix Root is which point?
Shen Men Slightly superior to “point” of Triangular fossa, on floor of triangular fossa is which point? (a 2-3 mm “area”).
Autonomic Point Hidden point under LM1, junction of Internal Helix + Inferior Crus is which point?
Thalamus Point Behind LM13, at junction of Concha Wall and Floor of Concha (deep, hidden point) is which point?
Endocrine Point which point is just behind LM9?
Master Oscillation Point On surface of Subtragus, under LM10 is which point?
Allergy point Hidden point below LM2 (inner Helix) is which point?
Tranquilizer Point Just anterior to Inferior Tragus where it meets face, level with midpoint of LM9 + LM10 (in groove) is which point?
Master Sensorial Center of Lobe is which point?
Master Cerebral Slightly superior to LM8, on Lobe is which point?
Yang Positive Reactions (Y+) Visible indicators that a point in the ear is “live” or that a particular condition is or was occurring in the body is called?
deficiency Flaky, dry is sign of?
Heat, Damp-Heat Pimple w/ Pus is sign of?
Chronic problem Light or White is sign of?
Acute Problem Red ear is sign of?
Acute flare-up of a chronic condition White pimple w/ red RIM is a sign of?
Spiders What may indicate blood stasis in area of body which corresponds to ear map?
Crease in Lobe What may indicate possible problems with Heart Function?
Dark or Brown What may indicate chronic past condition in which sx’s are resolved?
Crescent-shaped scar What may indicate site of chronic or old area of injury?
Chrysanthemum-shaped What may indicate a tumor-like growth in corresponding area? (Fiborids, nodules, cander, etc…)
Husk-Like What may indicate absorption problems, skin disease, common in elderly patients)?
Helix Which anatomical region has SC: Anti-inflammatory, allergies, neuralgia?
Helix Root Which anatomical region has SC: External + internal genitalia, sexual disorders, urogenital disorders?
Superior Helix Which anatomical region has SC: Allergies, arthritis, anti-inflammatory response?
Helix Tail Which anatomical region has SC: Neuralgia, neuropathies, sensory neurons of Spinal Cord?
Antihelix Which anatomical region has SC: Main trunk + torso, musculoskeletal system, vertebrae?
Superior Crus of AH Which anatomical region has SC: Leg, foot?
Inferior Crus of AH Which anatomical region has SC: Lumbo-sacral spine, low back pain?
Body of AH Which anatomical region has SC: Thoracic spine, chest, abdomen, upper back pain?
Tail of AH Which anatomical region has SC: Cervical spine, throat muscles, neck pain?
Tragus Which anatomical region has SC: Corpus callosum, appetite control, adrenal gland?
Antitragus Which anatomical region has SC: Skull, head, HA (frontal, occipital, temporal)?
Intertragic Notch Which anatomical region has SC: Pituitary gland, hormonal disorders?
Lobe Which anatomical region has SC: Cerebral cortex, eye, jaw, dental analgesia, facial sensation?
Scaphoid Fossa Which anatomical region has SC: Upper extremities, Shoulder/arm/wrist/hand pain?
Triangular Fossa Which anatomical region has SC: Lower extremities, hip/knee/ankle/foot pain, uterine problems?
Concha Which anatomical region has SC: Internal organs?
Superior Concha Which anatomical region has SC: Abdominal organs : Pancreas/KD/BL/SI/LI/GB?
Inferior Concha Which anatomical region has SC: Thoracic, HT/LU/TW, substance abuse?
Concha Ridge Which anatomical region has SC: ST/LV/PZ?
Concha wall Which anatomical region has SC: Thalamus, brain, sympathetic NS, vascular circulation, PAIN?
Subtragus Which anatomical region has SC: Laterality problems, auditory nerve, internal nose?
Internal Helix Which anatomical region has SC: Internal genital organs, allergies?
Posterior Lobe Which anatomical region has SC: Motor cortex, extrapyramidal system, limbic system
Posterior Groove Which anatomical region has SC: Motor control of muscle spasms or paravertebral muscles?
Posterior triangle Which anatomical region has SC: Motor control of leg movement, leg muscle spasms, leg motor weakness?
Posterior Concha Which anatomical region has SC: Motor control of internal organs?
Posterior periphery Which anatomical region has SC: Motor neurons of spinal cord, motor control of arm+hand movements?
LM0 Which landmark has SC: Umbilical cord/solar plexus, brings body back toward balance?
LM1 Which landmark has SC: Genital organs, external genitalia (exterior), internal genitalia (hidden)?
LM2 Which landmark has SC: Functional control of allergies?
LM3 Which landmark has SC: Superior Helix; anti-inflammatory function?
LM4 Which landmark has SC: lumbo-sacral spinal cord begins at?
LM5 Which landmark has SC: Cervical spinal cord begins here?
LM6 Which landmark has SC: Brain stem, medulla oblongata?
LM7 Which landmark has SC: Inflammation?
LM8 Which landmark has SC: Nervousness and anxiety, depression?
LM9 Which landmark has SC: Pituitary gland control of other glands?
LM10 Which landmark has SC: Adrenal glands and other stress-related disorders?
LM11 Which landmark has SC: Thirst and water regulation?
LM12 Which landmark has SC: Forehead, HA’s in general?
LM13 Which landmark has SC: Temples, treatment of migraines, asthma?
LM14 Which landmark has SC: Divides C1 from skull?
LM15 Which landmark has SC: represents the division between cervical and thoracic vertebrae?
LM16 Which landmark has SC: represents the division between thoracic and lumbar vertebrae?
LM17 Which landmark has SC: represents division of lumbar vertebrae and sacrum? Nogier’s Sciaica Point is located here.
Point Zero Which point has SC: Solar plexus, navel; returns the body to a state of homeostatic balance? “Grounding”
Shen Men Which point has SC: Tranquilizes mind + restless spirit. Psycho-emotional distress, insomnia, XS sensitivity, fever, inflammation? Supports all others.
Autonomic Point Which point has SC: Sedates. Irregular heartbeat, vasodilation, “fight or flight” syndrome, thyroid regulation, Raynaud’s?
Thalamus Point Which point has SC: Pain Control, coma/shock, swelling, fluid circulation, over-excitement, over sweating. tranquilizing. Verebral cortex, post-surgical nausea?
Endocrine Point Which point has SC: Regulate endocrine functions via activating the pituitary (master) gland. XS sweat, thirst, thyroid irregulate, pituitary function, menstrual irregulate, rheumatism, hypersensitivity?
Master Oscillation point Which point has SC: Balances L/R hemispheres in brain. Active in L-handed people. Use for dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, XS/hyper-sensitivity to medications, all 1-side symptoms?
Allergy point Which point has SC: Generally reduces inflammatory/allergic reactions. Rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, anaphylactic shock, excretion of toxins?
Tranquilizer point Which point has SC: General sedation, reduce anxiety, lowers BP?
Master Sensorial Which point has SC: Use for any problem of sensory malfunction, include XS or def. sensations? Any eye problems or problem with perception.
Master Cerebral Which point has SC: reduces fear, worry, psychosomatic disorders, obsessive-compulsion, XS negativity and pessimism? “often useful in cases of chronic pain, anorexia, bulimism.” Corresponds to Pre-frontal lobe of brain. Helps with decision-making.
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point for fever, inflammation, hypertension, revival from hepatic coma, or for analgesic or sedative effect. Use moxa for keratitis

Ear apex

where is the ear apex point?

when ear is bent toward tragus, this point can be found at the tip of fold on superior aspect of helix

point for allergic diseases

allergy

where is the allergy point?

on scapha, medial to wrist point

point for nephritis, pyelonephritis

nephritis

where is nephritis point?

lateral and inferior to clavicle point, in the depression on lower margin of scapha

point for disruption in both autonomic (sympathetic and parasympathetic) nervous system

sympathetic

point that has strong analgesix and relaxant effect upon internal organs (esp. for relieving pain associated with ulcers, stomach spasm, roundworms in bile duct, gall and urethral stones)

sympathetic

point that dilates blood vessels

sympathetic

point useful in treating circulatory and ophthalmologicaldiseases, and excessive sweating: important point for anesthesia

sympathetic

where is sympathetic point located?

at the intersection of the superior border of the inferior crus of antehelix and medial border of the helix

point used to treat acute mastitis, lumps in the breast

mammary glands

where is the mammary gland located?

two points on the antehelix, both below the chest point, one medial, the other lateral

point used for inflammation, allergies, shock, rheumatism and serious poisoning symptoms resulting from bacterial infection

adrenal

point used to stimulate adrenalin and adrenocortical hormones

adrenal

point that affects the dilation and constriction of blood vessels, hyper and hypotension, capillary hemorrhage

adrenal

point that regulates excitation or inhibition of respiratory function

adrenal

point used for fever, certain skin diseases, and chronic illness

adrenal

point used to relieve thirst, diabetes, polyuria

thirst

point used to relieve hunger, diabetes, compulsive eating

hunger

where is the thirst point located

above external nose point on the tragus

where’s the hunger point located

below external nose point on the tragus

where is parotid gland located?

on antitragus, medial to stop wheezing point

* parotitis, obstruction of parotid ducts

* relieves itching symptoms of many diseases

parotid gland
       

seeds & pellets

pros
cons

Pro: easy, safe
patient can remove themselves

Con: Not strongest stimulant
Skin may be sensitive to oils
Adhesives may be weak

Press tacks

pros
cons

Pro: Strong stimulation

Con: Needs biohazard disposal
Risk infection

Interdermals

pros
cons

Pro: Strong stimulation

Con: Must be removed by LAc
Risk infection
Biohazard

Retention of Seeds, tacks, interdermals

3-5 days in summer
5-7 days in fall/winter

How to use the three phases of Nogier:

1) Body (I), Mind (II), Spirit (III)

2) Acute (I), Chronic (II & III)

3) Probe & Treat Tenderness

4) Start with Phase I, then move through II & III

Nogier Phase II used for _________

Nogier Phase III used for ________

II: chronic, difficult CC

III: idiosynchratic s/sx

Region of Nogier Musculoskeletal & Sensory Points

Phase I
Phase II
Phase III

Phase I: antihelix

Phase II: helix crus

Phase III: tragus

Nogier Master Points:

Shen Men
Sympathetic
Point Zero
Thalamus
Endocrine
Allergy
Oscillation
Tranquilizer
Master Cerebral
Master Sensorial

Point Zero

System:
Function:
Location:

Nogier

balance energy, hormones, brain activity
return body to idealized state

Natural dent on helix crus

Shen Men

System:
Function:
Location:

tranquilize mind
connect to spirit
supports all other auricular points

Curving tip of Triangular Fossa

Autonomic

System:
Function:
Location:

Nogier AKA Sympathetic

balances sympathetic system with parasympathetic sedation
vasodilates
relieves stress-related d/os

Under helix @ helix and helix crus

Thalamus

System:
Function:
Location:

Nogier

regulates over-excitement
restores tranquility
reduces chronic pain

Behind antitragus (INT, Brain for Pain)

Endocrine

System:
Function:
Location:

Nogier

bring endocrine hormones to homeostasis
activates pituitary
relieves hypersensitivity, rheumatism, urogenital d/o

low in intertragus

Oscillation

System:
Function:
Location:

Nogier

Balances “switched” individuals
Frequently sensitive or have unusual reactions to meds
Also, dyslexic, LD, ADD, immune system d/p

Subtragus rim (INT)on lower tragus protrusion

Allergy

System:
Function:
Location:

Nogier

reduces inflammatory reactions
eliminates toxic substances

INT ear apex

Tranquilizer Point

System:
Function:
Location:

Nogier

general sedation
relieve gen. anxiety
lower BP and chronic stress

Inferior tragus @ level of Intertragus

Master Sensorial

System:
Function:
Location:

Nogier

Controls sensory cortex of parietal, occipital and temporal lobes
reduces unpleasant or excessive sensation (paresthesia, ear ringing, blurry vision)

Middle of Lobe (eye)

Master Cerebral

System:
Function:
Location:

Nogier

lowers anxiety, fear, worry, OCD, indecision
psychosomatic d/os
negative thoughts that accompany chronic pain

Lobe section 4

Location of Nogier Internal Organ Points (Phase I)

Kidney

@ helix near tian kui

Location of Nogier Internal Organ Points (Phase I)

Spleen

@ hip on antihelix

Location of Nogier Internal Organ Points (Phase I)

Heart

Btwn Abdomen & Chest points on concha side of antihelix

Location of Nogier Internal Organ Points (Phase I)

Liver

@ Relax Muscle

Location of Nogier Internal Organ Points (Phase I)

Lungs

same as CAM

NADA protocol for smoking

1) sympathetic
2) shen men
3) Kd yin (angle needle up toward INF AH crus)
4) LV
5) L (yin) LU 

Also: tee mee (btwn LI 5 & LU 7)
pok’s point (hairy dorsum of big toe)

NADA for food addiction

1) sympathetic
2) shen men
3) hunger
4) mouth
5) SP or ST

Tooth Extraction

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

Toothache, anesthesia for tooth extraction

Lobe sections 1 & 4

Special Tumor Area

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

Analgesia for tumor pain

Line from Helix 4 to Helix 6 on lobe

Vertex

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

HA at vertex
vertigo

Antitragus below Forehead (btwn and below Temple and Occiput)

Excitation

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

Narcolepsy
Depression
Emo Withdrawal
(Teenager Point)

INT Wall of Antitragus

Nerve

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

Facial nerve paralysis
Severe muscle weakness
Oculomotor (CN VIII) paralysis

INT wall of antitragus below Excitation

Hunger

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

Relieve hunger, compulsive eating
diabetes

Directly below EXT nose on tragus

Thirst

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

Relieve thirst
diabetes
polyuria

Directly above EXT nose on tragus

Clear Nose/Eyes

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

Acute and chronic rhinitis
Eye inflammation

On border of tragus, btwn Thirst and EXT nose

Hepatitis Area

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

acute and chronic hepatitis

Cavum concha below Relax Muscle and Stomach

Blood

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

hemorrhagic dz

In cavum concha, below Spleen and @ level of Neck

Blood Base

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

Colitis, UC, polyps, LI bleeding, diarrhea d/t schistosmiasis

Cymba concha btwn Prostate and LI points

Colon 1

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

Colitis, UC, polyps, LI bleeding, diarrhea d/t schistosomiasis

Cymba concha btwn LI & UB

Colon 2

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

Colitis, UC, polyps, LI bleeding, diarrhea d/t schistosmiasis

Cymba concha btwn Appendix & Ureter

Ascites

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

Electrolyte imbalance
ascites, cirrhosis
INT adhesions

Cymba concha above SI

Prolapse

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

Prolapse of viscera

Cymba concha above Stomach, posterior to Duodenum

Prostate

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

UTI, dysuria, spermatorrhea

Cymba concha, medial to Bladder (top of the ski slope)

Relax Muscle

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

Relax muscle, anesthesia
hepatitis
cirrhosis

Cymba concha, posterior to Stomach (@ level of Helix Crus)

Chest Wall

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

chest, rib pain
gallstones

Scapha @ level of EAM

Hot

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

low grade fever

Antihelix, a scootch from the tip of Triangular Fossa

Mammary glands

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

Mastitis, breast lumps

Two points on Antihelix @ level of EAM

Constipation

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

Constipation
bleeding hemorrhoids

Short line along bottom of Triangular Fossa, closer to helix

Neurogate

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

Allergies, itching, pain, high BP, anesthetic

Same as Shen Men

Common Cold

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

Common cold (prick to bleed)

Margin of helix, sl. ANT to SUP margin of SUP antihelix crus

4 Thyroid Points

System:
Function:
Location:

Shanghai

Regulate thyroid
Raise BP in case of shock

1) @ Clavicle
2) @ Central Rim
3) in Intertragus
4) INT aspect of upper tragus

Points in Section 4 Lobe

Anti-Fear (K)
Tooth Extraction (Sh)
Master Cerebral (N)
ANT Lobe (CAM)

Anti-Fear

System:
Function:
Location:

Kropej

Diminishes unpleasant sensations w/ premonition of danger or mishap

Section 4 of Lobe (handed)

Anti-Aggression

System:
Function:
Location:

Kropej

Simple antagonism -> contemplation and planning violence

Above Anti-Fear @ top of Lobe (handed)

General Tonification Point

System:
Function:
Location:

Kropej

Intensifies actions of other points

Shen Men

Shen Men correlates

General Tonification (K)
Neurogate (Sh)
Shen Men (CAM & N)

Ren

System:
Function:
Location:

Kropej

Treats viscera

SUP (genitals) to INF (lips) on tragus (handed)

Darwin’s Point

System:
Function:
Location:

Kropej

ALL Lower Extremity complaints

@ LV yang (CAM)

Weather

System:
Function:
Location:

Kropej

Weather sensitive conditions (allergies, HA, arthritis)

@ Lower Rectum (CAM) RIGHT EAR ONLY

Point Jerome/Relaxation Point

System:
Function:
Location:

Kropej

Insomnia – trouble falling asleep (use gold needle or pellet)

@ Clavicle (CAM)

Du

System:
Function:
Location:

Kropej

Spinal Column

SUP (coccyx) to INF (head) on tragus (OPP to HANDEDNESS)

Sleep

System:
Function:
Location:

Kropej

For all sleep d/o

Inner surface of Antitragus, nearest face

Vertigo

System:
Function:
Location:

Kropej

Vertigo d/t vascular causes

Inner surface of Antitragus, nearest cerebellum

Tic Line

System:
Function:
Location:

Kropej

All uncontrolled movements
hyperkinetic disturbances, tics

Inner surface of Antitragus, straight up the middle

Thalamus

System:
Function:
Location:

Kropej

CX in Pregnancy
Unilateral Pain
BP – gold to lower, silver to raise

Inner surface of Antitragus, btwn Sleep and Vertigo

Dominant Hand Points

Ren
Anti-Fear
Anti-Agression
(all Kropej)

Right Hand Only?

Weather (K)
             

 

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 9 terms

Terms

Definitions

anxiety

shenmen, brain, sympathetic, adrenal, kidney, heart, diaphragm

asthma

shenmen, brain, sympathetic, adrenal, endocrine, kidney, liver

chronic fatigue

shenmen, adrenal, kidney, liver, spleen. lung

fibromyalgia

shenmen, brain, sympathetic, liver, heart, spleen, sanjiao, diaphragm, relax muscle

insomnia

shenmen, brain, kidney, liver, heart, spleen,

irritable bowel syndrome

shenmen, sympathetic, liver, large intestines

migraines

shenmen, brain, sympathetic, liver, diaphragm, ear apex

R.A

shenmen, brain, sympathetic, kidney, liver, spleen

sciatica

shenmen, sympathetic, liver, sciatic

 

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80 terms

Terms

Definitions

middle ear

hiccups, jaundice, symptoms and diseases of digestive system and skin

lower portion of rectum

constipation, anal prolapse, external and internal hemorrhoids, tenesmus

urethra

enuresis, frequent urgent painful urination, retention of urine

external genitalia

inflammation of external genital organs, eczema of perineum, impotence

anterior ear apex

external and internal hemorrhoids

ear apex

fever, hypertension, inflammation of eyes, painful diseases

liver yang

liver qi stagnation, liver yang preponderance

helix 1-6

fever, tonsillitis, hypertension

finger

pain and dysfunction of the fingers

interior tubercle

expels wind and stops itching

wrist

pain and dysfunction at wrist

elbow

pain and dysfunction at elbow

shoulder

pain and dysfunction at shoulder

clavicle

pain at clavicle, peripheral arthritis of the shoulder, takayashu’s disease

toe

pain and dysfunction of toes

heel

heel pain

ankle

ankle sprain, pain, and dysfunction

knee

pain and dysfunction of knee

hip

pain at hip

buttocks

pain at buttocks

ischium

sciatica

end of inferior antihelix crus

pain of internal organs, palpitations, spontaneous sweating, night sweating, functional disorders of autonomic nervous system

cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae

pain at corresponding part of spine

neck

strained neck, wry neck, pain or dysfunction of neck

chest

pain and stuffiness of chest

abdomen

abdominal or gynecological diseases, lumbago

ear- shen men

sedation, easing mind, relieving pain, clearing heat

triangular depression

gynecological diseases and symptoms, impotence, prostate problems, etc.

superior triangle

hypertension

nose

brandy nose or nose furuncles, nasal obstruction, other nose problems

supratragic apex

reduce heat and relieve pain

lower tragic apex

reduce heat and relieve pain, anti spasmodic and expels wind

pharynx – larynx

acute and chronic pharyngitis and chronic laryngitis and tonsillitis

internal nose

allergic rhinitis and other nose diseases

antitragic apex

asthma, bronchitis, parotitis, itching skin

central rim and middle border

oligophrenia, enuresis, etc.

occiput

dizziness, headache, insomnia, etc

temple

shao yang headache

forehead

yang ming headache

brain for pain

oligophrenia, insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, tinnitus due to kidney deficiency

mouth

facial paralysis, stomatitis, etc

esophagus

dysphagia, esophagitis, etc

stomach

insomnia, gastritis, gastroduodenal ulcer, other gastric diseases and symptoms

duodenum

duodenal ulcer, pylorospasm, etc

small intestine

indigestion, palpitations, etc

appendix

clears damp heat from lower jiao

cardiac orifice

hiatal hernia, esophageal reflux

large intestine

appendicitis, diarrhea, constipation

liver

liver qi stagnation, eye diseases, disorders of lateral lower abdomen

pancreas/GB

diseases and symptoms of bile duct, pancreatitis, migraine

kidney

nephritis, lumbago, tinnitus, diplacusis, spermatorrhea, impotence

ureter

stone and colic pain of ureter

bladder

lower back pain, sciatica, cystitis, enuresis, retention of urine

angle of cymba concha

prostatitis

middle cymba concha

low fever, abdominal distension, ascariasis of bile duct, impaired hearing, parotitis

heart

insomnia, palpitation, hysteria, night sweating, angina pectoris

lung

cough and asthma, skin diseases, hoarseness, also used for anesthesia

trachea

cough and asthma

spleen

abdominal distension, diarrhea, chronic indigestion, stomatitis, functional uterine bleeding

triple jiao

removes obstruction from the water passages, clears heat and stops itching

intertragus

skin diseases, impotence, irregular menstruation, climacteric syndrome, dysfunction of endocrine

frontal tragic notch

glaucoma, pseudomyopia, other eye diseases

lower tragic notch

hypotension

back tragic notch

ametropia, external eye inflammation

cheek

facial paralysis, other facial problems

tongue

glossitis

jaw

toothache, submandibular arthritis, etc

section 4 of ear lobe

toothache, neurasthenia

eye

acute conjunctivitis, electric ophthalmia, myopia, other eye diseases

internal ear

tinnitus, impaired hearing, auditory vertigo, etc

tonsil

acute tonsillitis

upper root of auricle

headache, abdominal pain, asthma

lower root of auricle

headache, abdominal pain, asthma

root of auricular vagus

headache, nasal obstruction, ascariasis of bile duct

groove of inferior helix crus

hypertension, skin diseases

heart (back of ear)

furuncles, insomnia, dream- disturbed sleep, hypertension, headache, etc.

spleen (back of ear)

abdominal distention, diarrhea, indigestion

liver (back of ear)

distension and fullness of chest and rib side, acute appendicitis, soreness and aching of lower back

lung (back of ear)

asthma, diseases and symptoms of digestive system, fever

kidney (back of ear)

headache, insomnia, dizziness, vertigo, irregular menstruation

 

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CAM Ear Points

 

Terms

Definitions

Finger

Pain and dysfunction in the fingers

Internal Tubercle – Urticaria/Allergy Pt.

Expels Wind, Stops Itch

Wrist

Pain and dysfunction in the wrist

Elbow

Pain and dysfunction in the elbow

Shoulder

Pain and dysfunction in the shoulder

Clavicle

Pain and dysfunction in the clavicular area; Peripheral arthritis of the shoulder; Takayashu’s Disease

Sacral Vertebrae

Pain and dysfunction in the sacrum; Strengthens the spine; Nourishes Marrow – supports immunity

Thoracic Vertebrae

Pain and dysfunction in the thoracic region; Strengthens the spine; Nourishes Marrow – supports immunity

Cervical Vertebrae

Pain and dysfunction in the cervical region; Strengthens the spine; Nourishes Marrow – supports immunity

Abdomen

Abdominal disorders; OBGYN disorders; Low Lumbar pain

Chest

Pain and dysfunction in the chest; Stuffiness in the chest

Neck

Pain and dysfunction in the neck; Strained/wry neck

Toe

Pain and dysfunction in the toe

Heel

Pain and dysfunction in the heel

Ankle

Pain and dysfunction in the ankle; ankle sprain

Knee

Pain and dysfunction in the knee; Knee sprain/arthritis

Hip

Pain and dysfunction in the hip

End of the Inferior Anti-Helix Crus – Sympathetic

Nourishes the Yin/Yang; Anti-Spasmodic; Analgesic; Indications: Spontaneous sweating; Night sweats; Palpitations; Pain of the Internal Organs; Functional disorders of the ANS

Ischium - Sciatic Nerve

Sciatica

Buttocks

Pain and dysfunction in the buttocks

Anterior Tragic Notch – Eye 1

Clears the LV; Brightens Vision; Indications: Glaucoma; Pseudomyopia

Posterior Tragic Notch – Eye 2

Clears LV Fire; Brightens Vision; Indications: Eye Inflammation; Pseudomyopia (simulating myopia due to spasm of the ciliary muscle)

Inferior Tragic Notch – Elevating Blood Pressure Pt.

Reinforces Qi; Elevates Yang; Indication: Hypotension

Tongue

Clears HT Fire; Indication: Glossitis

Jaw

Pain and dysfunction in the jaw area – toothache, submandibular arthritis

Anterior Section 4 of the Ear Lobe – Neurasthenia

Improves communication between Water & Fire; Tranquilizes the HT; Calms the Mind; Indications: Toothache, Neurasthenia

Eye

Brightens Vision; Indications: Acute Conjunctivitis; Electric Opthalmia; Myopia

Internal Ear

Relieves Vertigo; Improves Hearing. Indications: Tinnitus; Impaired Hearing; Auditory Hearing

Tonsil

Relieves Throat Problems. Indications: Acute Tonsilitis

Helix 6

Clears Wind-Heat

Helix 5

Clears Wind-Heat

Shen Men

Sedation; Calms the Mind; Alleviates Pain; Clears Heat

Superior Triangle – Lowering Blood Pressure Pt.

Pacifies the LV; Dispels Wind. Indication: Hypertension

Triangular Depression – Tian Kui, Uterus, Seminal Palace

Supports Yang; Nourishes Essence; Balances Yin/Yang; Regulates Menses; Harmonizes Blood. Indications: Gynecological disorders; Impotence; Infertility

Mouth

Clears HT Fire; Dispels Wind. Indications: HT Fire – Canker Sore; Facial Paralysis; Stomatitis

Esophagus

Regulates function of the Diaphragm; Harmonizes the ST. Indications: Dysphagia; Esophagitis

Cardiac Orifice

Hiatal Hernia; Esophageal Reflux. Indications: Appendicitis; Diarrhea

Stomach

Harmonizes the ST; Replenishes the SP; Reinforces the Middle Jiao; Calms the Mind. Indications: Insomnia; Gastritis; Gastroduodenal Ulcers

Duodenum

Warms the Middle Jiao; Harmonizes the ST. Indications: Duodenal Ulcer; Pylorospasm

Small Intestine

Nourishes the HT; Produces Blood; Reinforces the SP; Harmonizes the Middle Jiao. Indications: Indigestion; Palpitations

Appendix

Clears Lower Jiao Damp Heat. Indications: Appendicitis; Diarrhea

Large Intestine

Replenishes LU Qi; Clears the Lower Jiao. Indications: Diarrhea; Constipation

Angle of the Cymba Concha

Clears the Lower Jiao; Removes Obstruction from the Lower Jiao. Indications: Prostatitis

Urinary Bladder

Replenishes the Lower Jiao; Replenishes Lower Sap. Indications: Lumbar Pain; Sciatica; Cystitis; Enuresis; Retention of Urine

Ureter

Stones/Colic Pain of the Ureter

Kidney

Reinforces the KD; Promotes Hearing; Strengthens Bone; Nourishes Marrow. Indications: Nephritis; Lumbago; Tinnitus; Spermatorrhea; Impotence; Dipalcusis (difference in hearing between the 2 ears so that 1 sound is heard as 2).

Gallbladder

Replenishes the GB; Tonifies the ST; Courses LV Qi & LV Wind. Indications: Migraines; Bile Duct disorders; Pancreatitis

Liver

Promotes Qi & Blood Circulation to Relax Muscles & Tendons; Clears the LV; Brightens Vision. Indications: LV Qi Stagnation; Eye Disorders; Lateral-Lower Abdominal disorders

Middle of the Cymba Concha – Periphery/Umbilicus

Regulates the Middle Jiao; Harmonizes the SP. Indications: Mumps; Biliary Ascariasis; Fever; Abdominal Distension; Impaired Hearing

Spleen

Digests Food; Tonifies SP Qi; Produces Ying-Xue; Nourishes Muscles. Indications: Abdominal Distension; Stomatitis; Functional Uterine Bleeding

Lung

Promotes Qi & Blood Circulation; Promotes Urination (Diuresis); Nourishes Skin/Hair; Clears Heat. Indications: Cough, Asthma, Skin disorders; Voice Hoarseness; Anesthesia

Heart

Tranquilizes the HT; Eases the Mind; Regulates Ying-Xue; Alleviates Pain & Itch. Indications: Insomnia; Palpitations; Hysteria; Night Sweating; Angina Pectoris

Trachea

Stops Cough; Dispels Phlegm. Indications: Cough; Asthma

San Jiao

Removes Obstruction from the Water Passages; Clears Heat; Stops Itch

Inter-Tragus – Endocrine

Courses LV Qi; Regulates Menses; Activates Blood Circulation; Expels Pathogenic Wind. Indications: Skin Disorders; Irregular Menses; Impotence; Climacteric Syndrome (Menopause)

Urethra

Enuresis; Retention of Urine; Frequent/Painful UTI

Lower Portion of the Rectum

Tenesmus; Constipation; Anal Prolapse; External or Internal Hemorrhoid

Middle Ear – Diaphragm

Descends Rebellious ST Qi; Expels Wind; Regulates the function of the Diaphragm. Indications: Hiccups; Jaundice; GI and Skin Disorders

Superior Tragus – Ear

Nourishes KD Water; Subdues LV Yang. Indications: Ear Disorders; Dizziness/Vertigo

External Genitalia

Indications: Impotence; Inflammation of the External Genitalia; Eczema of the Perineum

Anterior Ear Apex – Hemorrhoidal Nucleus

Indications: Internal/External Hemorrhoids

Ear Apex

Clears Wind-Heat; Antispasmodic & Analgesic; Pacifies LV; Clears Vision. Indications: Fever, High Blood Pressure; Eye Inflammation

LV Yang

LV Qi Excess or LV Yang Preponderance. Indications: Migraines; High Blood Pressure

Helix 1

Clears Wind-Heat; Alleviates Pain; Pacifies LV; Removes Wind. Indications: Fever; Tonsillitis; High Blood Pressure; Wind-Bi Syndrome

Helix 2

Clears Wind-Heat; Alleviates Pain; Pacifies LV; Removes Wind. Indications: Fever; Tonsillitis; High Blood Pressure; Wind-Bi Syndrome

Helix 3

Clears Wind-Heat; Alleviates Pain; Pacifies LV; Removes Wind. Indications: Fever; Tonsillitis; High Blood Pressure; Wind-Bi Syndrome

Helix 4

Clears Wind-Heat; Alleviates Pain; Pacifies LV; Removes Wind. Indications: Fever; Tonsillitis; High Blood Pressure; Wind-Bi Syndrome

Supratragic Notch – Tragic Apex

Clears Heat; Alleviates Pain

Lower Tragic Apex – Adrenal

Clears Heat; Alleviates Pain; Antispasmodic; Expels Wind

Nose – External Nose

Removes Obstruction from the Meridians in the Nose Region. Indications: Brandy Nose; Nose Furuncles; Nose Problems

Pharynx-Larynx

Clarifies Obstructions of the Pharynx and Larynx. Indications: Pharyngitis; Laryngitis; Tonsillitis

Internal Nose

Removes Nose Obstructions. Indications: Allergic Rhinitis; Nose disorders

Anti-Tragic Apex – Soothing Asthma or Parotid

Strengthens the LU; Stops Asthma; Clears Heat; Anti-Toxic; Antispasmodic; Expels Wind. Indications: Asthma; Bronchitis; Parotitis; Itchy Skin

Central Rim or Middle Border – Brain

Replenishes Brain; Eases the Mind. Indications: Oligophrenia (incomplete development of intelligence); Enuresis

Occiput – Tai Yang

Sedation & Analgesia; Eases the Mind; Removes Wind. Indications: Dizziness; Tai Yang Headache; Insomnia

Temporal – Shao Yang

Sedation & Analgesia. Indications: Shao Yang Headache

Forehead – Yang Ming

Sedation & Analgesia. Indications: Yang Ming Headache

Brain for Pain – Subcortex

Reinforces Marrow; Replenishes Brain; Alleviates Pain; Calms the Mind. Indications: Oligophrenia; Dream-Disturbed Sleep; KD Yin Xu Tinnitus

Upper Auricular Root – Middle Status Spinal Cord

Relieves Pain & Asthma. Indications: Headache; Abdominal Pain; Asthma

Groove of the Inferior Helix Crus – Groove for Lowering Blood Pressure

Pacifies LV; Descends LV Qi; Relieves Skin Disorders. Indications: High Blood Pressure, Skin Disorders

Root of the Auricular Vagus Nerve

Opens the Orifices; Relieves Pain; Eases Zang Fu Organs. Indications: Headache; Nasal Obstruction; Ascariasis of the Bile Duct

Lower Auricular Root – Spinal Cord

Relieves Pain & Asthma. Indications: Headache; Abdominal Pain; Asthma

Spleen (back)

Tonifies SP; Harmonizes the ST; Produces Ying-Xue; Nourishes Muscle. Indications: Abdominal Distension; Indigestion; Diarrea

Liver (back)

Removes LV Qi Excess; Harmonizes the ST; Nourishes Tendons; Activates Xue Circulation. Indications: Chest & Hypochondriac Distension/Fullness; Acute Appendicitis; Sore & Aching Lumbus

Heart (back)

Clears HT Fire; Tranquilizes the HT; Eases the Mind; Alleviates Pain. Indications: Furuncles (boils); Dream-Disturbed Sleep; High Blood Pressure; Headache

Lung (back)

Reinforces LU; Soothes Asthma; Clears Heat; Alleviates Skin/Hair Problems.

Kidney (back)

Nourish KD Water; Improve Hearing; Strengthen Bone; Fill Marrow. Indications: Headache; Insomnia; Dizziness/Vertigo; Irregular Menses

 

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Ear Acupuncture  flashcard    82 terms

Terms

Definitions

What are the convex structures of the ear?

Anti-helix, Superior anti-helix crus, Inferior anti-helix crus, helix crus

What are the concave structures of the ear?

Cavum, cymba, external auditory meatus, scapha, trangular fossa

When building an ear prescription, how many zones are used?

5 (including 1 master)

How long are needles retained in an ear prescription?

25 minutes

How long are needles retained in the NADA protocol?

45 minutes

How do you choose the zones to build an ear treatment?

Match the zones to the diagnosis

If the patient’s complaint is one-sided (ex. frozen shoulder, sprained ankle, bell’s palsy on the right side of the face), which ear do you treat?

The affected side

If the patient’s complaint is systemic, which three things can you do to determine which ear to treat?

1. Visually inspect each ear for discoloration, texture, broken blood vessels, etc.
2. Probe for tenderness
3. Have patient interlace their fingers and see which thumb is naturally placed on top to find the dominant side and needle that.

Name the 6 zones of the scapha.

Clavicle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, fingers,urticaria (internal tubercle)

Name the 5 zones of the superior anti-helix crus.

Toes, heel, ankle, knee, hip

Name the 3 zones of the inferior anti-helix crus.

Buttocks, ischium, sympathetic

Name the 6 zones of the anti-helix.

Cervical vertebrae, thoracic vertebrae, lumbo-sacral vertebrae, neck, chest, abdomen

Name the 11 zones of the lobe.

Anterior tragic notch (eye 1), inferior tragic notch, posterior tragic notch (eye 2), tongue, jaw, anterior ear lobe (neurasthenia), eye, interior ear, helix 5, tonsil, helix 6

Location: Finger

At the top of the scapha

Location: Interior Tubercle (urticaria)

Midpoint between Finger and Wrist

Location: Wrist

Midway between Elbow and Finger

Location: Elbow

Midway between Finger and Clavicle

Location: Shoulder

Midway between Elbow and Clavicle

Location: Clavicle

On scapha at level with helix-tragic notch

Function: Finger

Pain and dysfunction at corresponding area of the body

Function: Interior tubercle

Expelling wind and stopping itching

Function: Wrist

Pain and dysfunction at corresponding area of the body

Function: Elbow

Pain and dysfunction at corresponding area of the body

Function: Shoulder

Pain and dysfunction at corresponding area of the body

Function: Clavicle

Pain and dysfunction at corresponding area of the body, peripheral arthritis of the shoulder, Takayashu’s disease (pulseless disease)

Location: Toe

Superior and lateral angle of the superior anti-helix crus

Location: Heel

Superior and medial angle of the superior anti-helix crus

Location: Ankle

Midway between Heel and Knee

Location: Knee

Middle portion at superior antihelix crus

Location: Hip

At inferior 1/3 of the superior antihelix crus

Function: Toe

Pain and dysfunction at corresponding area of the body

Function: Heel

Pain at the corresponding area of the body

Function: Ankle

Ankle sprain, pain and dysfunction at corresponding area of the body

Function: Knee

Pain and dysfunction at corresponding area of the body

Function: Hip

Pain at corresponding area

Function: Buttocks

Pain at corresponding area

Function: Ischium

Sciatica

Function: Sympathetic (end of inferior antihelix crus)

Antispasmotism and analgesia, nourishing yin and supporting yang.

Indications: Sympathetic (end of inferior antihelix crus)

Pain of internal organs, palpitation, spontaneous sweating, night sweating, functional disorders of autonomous nerve system

Location: Buttocks

At lateral 1/3 of the inferior antihelix crus

Location: Ischium

At medial 2/3 of the inferior antihelix crus

Location: Sympathetic

The terminal of inferior antihelix crus

Location: Cervical, Thoracic, Sacral Vertebrae

A curved line from helix-tragic notch to the branching area of superior and inferior anti-helix crus can be divided into 3 equal segments

Function: Cervical, Thoracic, Sacral Vertebrae

Strengthening spine and nourishing marrow

Location: Neck

On the border of cavum conchae of Cervical Vertebrae

Location: Chest

On the border of cavum conchae of Thoracic Vertebrae

Location: Abdomen

On the border of cavum conchae of Lumbosacral Vertebrae

Function: Neck

Strained neck, wry neck, pain or dysfunction of the neck

Function: Chest

Pain and stuffiness of the chest, or pain at the corresponding part of the body

Function: Abdomen

Abdominal or gynecological diseases, lumbago

Location: Shen Men

At bifurcating point between superior and inferior antihelix crus and at the lateral 1/3 of triangular fossa

Function: Shen Men

Sedation, easing mind, relieving pain, clearing heat

Location: Anterior Tragic Notch (eye 1)

On medial and anterior side of intertragic notch

Function: Anterior Tragic Notch (eye 1)

Clearing up liver and brightening vision.

Indications: Anterior Tragic Notch (eye 1)

Glaucoma, pseudomyopia and other eye diseases

Location: Inferior Tragic Notch (raise blood pressure)

On the inferior aspect of intertragic notch

Function: Inferior Tragic Notch (raise blood pressure)

Reinforcing qi and elevating yang

Indications: Inferior Tragic Notch (raise blood pressure)

Hypotension

Location: Posterior Tragic Notch (eye 2)

On lateral and inferior aspect of intertragic notch

Function: Posterior Tragic Notch (eye 2)

Clearing up liver fire and brightening vision.

Indications: Posterior Tragic Notch (eye 2)

Ametropia, external eye inflammation, etc.

Location: Tongue

In the center of the second section of lobule

Function: Tongue

Clearing up heart fire

Indications: Tongue

Glossitis

Location: Jaw

In the center of the third section of lobule

Function: Jaw

Toothache, submandibular arthritis, etc.

Location: Anterior Ear Lobe (neurasthenia)

In the fourth section of lobule

Function: Anterior Ear Lobe (neurasthenia)

Communicating water and fire, tranquilizing heart and easing mind

Indications: Anterior Ear Lobe (neurasthenia)

Toothache, neurasthenia

Location: Eye

In the fifth section of lobule

Function: Eye

Brightening vision

Indications: Eye

Acute conjunctivitis, electric opthalmia, myopia, and other eye diseases

Location: Internal Ear

In the sixth section of lobule

Function: Internal Ear

Relieving vertigo and improving hearing

Indications: Internal Ear

Tinnitus, impaired hearing, auditory vertigo, etc.

Location: Tonsil

In the eighth section of lobule

Function: Tonsil

Relieving throat problems

Indications: Tonsil

Acute tonsillitis

Location: Helix 6

At bottom tip of lobule, in section

Location: Helix 5

At edge of lateral lobule, midway between dividing lines of section 6

Function: Helix 5 & 6

Clarifying heat and relieving pain, pacifying liver and removing wind

Indications: Helix 5 & 6

Fever, tonsillitis, hypertension

 

 

 

point for fever, inflammation, hypertension, revival from hepatic coma, or for analgesic or sedative effect. Use moxa for keratitis

Ear apex

where is the ear apex point?

when ear is bent toward tragus, this point can be found at the tip of fold on superior aspect of helix

point for allergic diseases

allergy

where is the allergy point?

on scapha, medial to wrist point

point for nephritis, pyelonephritis

nephritis

where is nephritis point?

lateral and inferior to clavicle point, in the depression on lower margin of scapha

point for disruption in both autonomic (sympathetic and parasympathetic) nervous system

sympathetic

point that has strong analgesix and relaxant effect upon internal organs (esp. for relieving pain associated with ulcers, stomach spasm, roundworms in bile duct, gall and urethral stones)

sympathetic

point that dilates blood vessels

sympathetic

point useful in treating circulatory and ophthalmologicaldiseases, and excessive sweating: important point for anesthesia

sympathetic

 

 

where is sympathetic point located?

at the intersection of the superior border of the inferior crus of antehelix and medial border of the helix

point used to treat acute mastitis, lumps in the breast

mammary glands

where is the mammary gland located?

two points on the antehelix, both below the chest point, one medial, the other lateral

point used for inflammation, allergies, shock, rheumatism and serious poisoning symptoms resulting from bacterial infection

adrenal

point used to stimulate adrenalin and adrenocortical hormones

adrenal

point that affects the dilation and constriction of blood vessels, hyper and hypotension, capillary hemorrhage

adrenal

point that regulates excitation or inhibition of respiratory function

adrenal

point used for fever, certain skin diseases, and chronic illness

adrenal

point used to relieve thirst, diabetes, polyuria

thirst

point used to relieve hunger, diabetes, compulsive eating

hunger

 

where is the thirst point located

above external nose point on the tragus

where’s the hunger point located

below external nose point on the tragus

where is parotid gland located?

on antitragus, medial to stop wheezing point

* parotitis, obstruction of parotid ducts

* relieves itching symptoms of many diseases

parotid gland

 

aximum number of zones one can treat?

How many needles in a zone maximum?

5 zones in one treatment

As many as make sense, but usually @ 3.

How to decide which ear to treat?

1) systemic or sided
R pain = R treatment

2) look for “story” i.e. broken vessels, redness, etc.

3) probe for tenderness

4) find dominant ear, have patient intertwine fingers

Retention time?

usually 20-25 minutes

NADA = 45 minutes

Pregnancy Cx

1st trimester:
no lower back or abd points

2nd trimester:
LI 4, SP 6, GB 20, GB 21, UB 60, UB 67
no upper, lower back or sacrum

General Cx

Patients who are:
unfed
on drugs or drink

Infant heads (fontanelles)
not on vessels
caution @ chest, heart, major vessels

Top 5 Accidents:

1) sycope

2) stuck needle

3) bent needle

4) broken needle

5) hematoma

How to diagnose / choose points?

1) Disease location

2) TCM theory

3) Clinical experience

Nogier basics

ear lx = what kind of treatment?

concha = disc d/o

scapha = muscular d/o

Scapha

How many zones?
Names, locations, functions?

6 zones

clavicle @ level of helix-tragic notch: P, Takayashu’s dz

finger @ top of scapha: P

elbow mdwy btwn clavicle and finger: P

shoulder mdwy btwn elbow and clavicle: P

wrist mdwy btwn finger and elbow: P

interior tubercle/urticaria mdwy btwn finger and wrist: expel wind, stop itching

Antihelix

How many zones?
Names, locations, functions?

6 zones, antihelix divided into 3rds. ALL 3 TX P, STR SPINE and NOURISH MARROW

Cervical in lower 1/3rd
-Neck on cavum concha border: neck d/o

Thoracic in middle 1/3rd
-Chest on cavum concha border: chest P

Lumbar in upper 1/3rd
-Abdomen on cavum concha border: abd or gyne dz, low back pain

Inferior Antihelix Crus

How many zones?
Names, locations, functions?

3 zones, IAC divided into 3rds

Buttocks @ lateral 1/3rd: P

Ischium/Sciatic @ medial 2/3rds

End of IAC/Sympathetic @ terminus of IAC: 
nourish yin/yang
anti-spasmotic
tx autonomic system
analgesic
fxnl d/o of nervous system

Superior Antihelix Crus

How many zones?
Names, locations, functions?

5 zones, SAC divided into 3rds

Toes @ superior/lateral angle of SAC: P (“toes” in SAC touch “fingers” in scapha)

Heel @ superior/medial angle of SAC: P

Ankle @ mdpt btwn heel and knee: P, sprain, dysfxn

Knee @ middle 1/3rd of SAC: P

Hip @ inferior 1/3rd of SAC: P

Lobule

How many zones?
Names, locations, functions?

11 zones (none in 7 or 9)

ANT Tragic Notch/Eye 1 @ med/ant to IN: clear LV, brighten vision (glaucoma, pseudomyopia)

POST Tragic Notch/Eye 2 @ lat/inf to IT: clear LV fire, brighten vision (inflammation, ametropia)

INF Tragic Notch/Raise BP (1) @ med/ant to ITN: raise BP, elevate yang, str qi

Tongue @ center of 2: heart fire, glossitis

Jaw @ center of 3: toothache, P

ANT Ear Lobe/Neurasthenia @ 4: 
communication btwn fire & water, calm spirit, toothache

Eye @ 5: vision, conjunctivitis, myopia, electric ophthalmia

Internal Ear @ 6: vertigo, hearing, tinnitus

Tonsil @ 8: throat d/o, tonsillitis

Helix 5 @ edge of 6: CH, relieve pain, pacify LV/wind (fever tonsillitis, HTN)

Helix 6 @ edge of 8: as above + DU 20-like (prolapse, fatigue, depression)

clavicle

scapha @ level of helix notch: P, Takayashu’s dz

finger

scapha @ top of scapha: P

elbow

scapha @ mdpt btwn clavicle and finger: P

shoulder joint

scapha @ mdpt btwn elbow and clavicle: P

wrist

scapha @ mdpt btwn finger and elbow: P

interior tubercle/urticaria/allergy

scapha @ mdpt btwn finger and wrist: expel wind, stop itching

Cervical

antihelix in lower 1/3rd: nourish marrow, P

Neck

antihelix @ cavum concha border of Cervial: neck d/o

Thoracic

Antihelix in middle 1/3rd: nourish marrow, str spine, P

Chest

Antihelix on cavum concha border of Thoracic: chest P

Lumbosacral

Antihelix in upper 1/3rd: nourish marrow, str spine, P

Abdomen

Antihelix, on cymba concha border of Lumbosacral: abd or gyne dz, low back pain

Buttocks

Inferior Antihelix Crus @ lateral 1/3rd: P

Ischium/Sciatic

Inferior Antihelix Crus @ medial 2/3rds

End of IAC/Sympathetic

Sympathetic @ terminus of Inferior Antihelix Crus: 
nourish yin/yang
anti-spasmotic
tx autonomic system
analgesic
fxnl d/o of nervous system

Buttocks

Inferior Antihelix Crus @ lateral 1/3rd: P

Ischium/Sciatic

Inferior Antihelix Crus @ medial 2/3rds: sciatica

Maxilla/Jaw

lobe @ center of 3: toothache, P, gum swelling, stiffness of the TMJ, mouth ulcers, submaxillary lymph swelling, anesthesia for tooth extraction.

ANT Ear Lobe/Neurasthenia

lobe @ border btwn 1 and 4: “Neurasthenia,”
communication btwn fire & water, calm spirit, toothache

Eye

lobe @ 5: vision, conjunctivitis, myopia, electric ophthalmia

Inner Ear

lobe @ 6: vertigo, hearing, tinnitus

Tonsil #4

lobe @ 8: throat d/o, tonsillitis, pharyngitis

Helix 5

lobe @ edge of 6:tonsillitis pharyngitis (CH, relieve pain, pacify LV/wind,fever, HTN)

Helix 6

lobe @ edge of 8: tonsillitis pharyngitis + DU 20-like (prolapse, fatigue, depression)
       

 

 

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BY Dr. Kenneth Wang

ABSTRACT
Obesity is a problem that affects millions of Americans. Treatment is often unsuccessful and frustrating for the patient and physician alike. Auricular acupuncture has been used to treat addictive behaviors with variable success. Advanced Auricular Therapy and Auricular Medicine are clinical approaches to auricular acupuncture that may help patients successfully lose weight. These clinical disciplines are different from the casual auriculotherapy that is commonly practiced.
Understanding the principles of Advanced Auricular Therapy and Auricular Medicine will enable the physician to better understand the patient’s pathophysiology and thus, to treat the patient much more selectively than with casual auriculotherapy.
KEY WORDS
Auricular Therapy, Auricular Medicine, Auriculotherapy, Nogier, Obesity

 

INTRODUCTION 
Auricular acupuncture was first recognized in the early 1970s as treatment for patients addicted to cocaine and opium in Hong Kong.1 Since then, auricular acupuncture has been used in addiction detoxification protocols worldwide. The protocols are usually simplistic, often addressing only a single point. This represents a casual, unsophisticated, and often unsuccessful approach to auricular acupuncture.

Paul Nogier, a French neurologist and acupuncturist, first developed auricular acupuncture as a formal somatotopic system.2-4 With his initial recognition that the “sciatic point,” in fact, correlated with the 4th-5th lumbar vertebrae rather than sciatica as an ailment, Nogier discovered the primary correspondence of the body on the auricle in an “inverted fetus” presentation.3,4 This observation led to the eventual identification of the body’s anatomic or structural correspondence with zones in the auricle.

Nogier’s work was disseminated through a German medical acupuncture article that arrived in China via Japan.2 The Chinese followed Nogier’s discovery with thousands of their own clinical observations, and developed auricular mappings that were similar to the early French system, with some notable differences. Although it is easy to teach “barefoot doctor” acupuncture technicians to readily assimilate auricular acupuncture into their paramedical practices, this correspondence system has continued as a fairly casual and unsophisticated system. 

Auricular Therapy Advances
Nogier’s work continued to look at auricular corresponding points from an anatomic and eventually, an embryological orientation. The homunculus or somatotopic projection on the auricle was discovered to present remarkable consistency with respect to anatomic and embryological considerations. Thus, the common “inverted fetus” illustration presents with the musculoskeletal (mesodermal) projections in the upper aspect of the ear, including the antihelix, scaphoid fossa, and triangular fossa.5-8 Visceral (endodermal) organs present in the concha, and the head’s (ectodermal) structures are located in the lobule in the earliest somatotopic mappings.9-12

In addition to the remarkable consistency of the anatomy and embryologically derived structures within the auricle, Nogier further recognized that functional illnesses or pain form an organ or tissue that would present in different auricular zones depending on the stage of the ailment. Phase 1 auricular zones correlate to normal physiology or acute pathology and are the presentation of the original “inverted fetus” (Figure 1). Phase 2 zones correspond to degenerative conditions of a dense pathophysiologic nature, and the inverted fetus is then transformed into an upright position. Phase 3 zones correspond to subacute and chronic conditions of intermediate pathophysiology, and the homunculus is in the transverse presentation with the head in the central auricle or concha. The location of a particular organ or tissue structure’s active auricular point will thus be identified in 1 or more locations depending on the stage of the disease process.2,6,7 The respective embryological tissues shift in their auricular pre- sentation based on their phase status. For example, in Phase 1, the mesodermal structures occupy the upper ear, followed by Phase 2 in the concha, then, in Phase 3 in the lobule (Figure 2).13 This sequence of shifting with phase presentations is consistent with the other embryological layers.

Several organs and structures in the Chinese auricular system differ from those in the French system because of the focus on functional observations in the Chinese model. Also, rather than anatomic descriptions for various points, the Chinese identified some points with functional or metaphorical names. (We addressed some of these discrepancies previously.6,7 )

The principles of advanced auricular acupuncture have never been integrated into their mappings on the ear in the Chinese system. Developed through a functional correlation, there is no strict conformity to point correlation based on anatomy and embryology, and there is no consideration of the different phase dynamics based on the stage of illness. Often when the multiphase anatomic evaluation is considered, a physician’s confusion regarding the presence of active auricular points will become apparent. Properly addressing auricular treatment points through advanced auricular therapy concepts will lead to enhanced clinical response for pain and functional medicine complaints, beyond treating with casual functional points.

Figure 1.
Nogier’s “inverted fetus”

 

Auricular Medicine Advances
Following years of work in the advanced auricular therapy model, Nogier recognized the applicability of a unique vascular reflex in auricular diagnosis and treatment. Based on a discovery by French physician Leriche, Nogier found that the radial artery pulse could be a valuable signal of stress when the auricle is approached with various substances.2 This pulse signal, known as the vascular autonomic signal (VAS), is the hallmark of auricular medicine. As opposed to auricular therapy in which the physician searches for active auricular points, in auricular medicine, the pulse reflex signal is used to guide all decisions regarding diagnosis and treatment. (A detailed discussion of the VAS is beyond the scope of this article.)

Figure 2. Phase movements of mesoderm, endoderm, and ectoderm

 

Legend

1. Prefrontal cortex
2. Hypophysis
3. Frontal cortex
4. Temporal cortex
5. Occipital cortex
6. Rhinencephalon
7. Hypothalamus
8. Anterior hypothalamus
9. Posterior hypothalamus
10. Thalamus
11. Hippocampus
12. Bulbar protuberans
13. Cerebellum
14. Spinal cord/medulla
15. Corpus callosum
16. Epiphysis (Pineal gland)

Figure 3. Ectoderm structures in Phase 1, 2, and 3

 

In this model, the body reflexively guides the physician in decision-making, rather than the physician guiding the search for active auricular points. This system is similar in some regards to the applied kinesiology or muscle-testing often used by some therapists. However, since neither the physician nor patient is working with a skeletal muscle in auricular medicine, skillful examination with the VAS should be more objective than with muscle-testing and results may be far superior. Concerns of false readings due to unreliable efforts, strengths, or techniques are avoided through the signal via the autonomic nervous system to the radial artery. 

Through advanced auricular therapy and especially through auricular medicine, sophisticated diagnosis and treatment using active auricular points will more specifically address points useful in the treatment of obesity and other addictions.

Obesity Treatment Approaches
Obesity is a health concern of epidemic proportions in the United States today. More persons are obese and the degree of obesity is worsening. Many diets, medications, and therapies are available for the consumer through physicians, over-the-counter, or through popular press and advertising. However, most persons will fail to achieve long-term weight loss with nearly any weight loss method.

Body weight is largely determined by the balance between caloric intake from food and drink and caloric expenditure in daily activities. Common causes of obesity include overeating, lack of physical activity and sedentary lifestyle, or a combination of the two. Other factors include genetic metabolic conditions which often will not respond to any conventional or complementary treatment. Depression, anxiety, and boredom often propel persons to overeat. Aging and menopause are
important factors in terms of metabolism and activity levels. Declining levels of hormones, including growth and thyroid hormone, affect metabolism and may promote weight gain. Many patients may have hypothyroidism even if laboratory values are within normal limits. Smoking cessation often is associated with weight gain due to a loss of nicotine’s effects; food may again smell and taste good. Medications such as antidepressants and corticosteroids are known to contribute to weight gain as can medical conditions or trauma that prevent an active lifestyle. Diets high in fat and simple carbohydrates can be a significant factor in obesity.

Obesity is associated with numerous complications including hypertension, coronary vascular disease, hypercholesterolemia, cholelithiasis, diabetes, stroke, osteoarthritis, and sleep apnea.14 Additionally, cancers of the colon, breast, uterus, and prostate are seen more often in obese patients. These complications as well as obesity itself may be caused by the same etiological organisms and environmental stresses. Through auricular medicine, the practitioner may identify possible etiologic factors predisposing to a person’s obesity.

Treatment of obesity is best accomplished by treating the etiology rather than only the symptoms. The primary aim is to lower caloric intake to less than is expended in daily activity through better dietary choices, adequate exercise and activity, and changes in behavior that adversely affect each of these factors. Multidisciplinary treatment typically involves internal medicine and endocrinology, diet and nutrition, exercise and activity, and psychoemotional support. More aggressive conventional treatments also include medications and surgery.

With advanced auricular therapy, patient evaluation should include a conventional medical history, physical examination, and appropriate laboratory examinations. The auricle then will be searched to identify the correspondences to possible etiologies. For example, if thyroid dysfunction is known or suspected, the physician will search the auricle for the zone corresponding to the thyroid. It is essential to do this in a 3-Phase approach since treating only 1 phase will be ineffective if other phases of thyroid dysfunction exist. If the familiar “inverted fetus” or Phase 1 is only treated, it is likely to be ineffective as many of these conditions will also manifest in Phase 2 and/or Phase 3. The Phase 3 zone will be active in a subacute or chronic non-degenerative condition, and a degenerative or dense thyroid condition will be evident as a Phase 2 condition. Every condition may be represented in any combination of the 3 Phases.

For obesity related to or caused by depression, special effort should be made to identify the auricular zones corresponding to the serotonin-producing parts of the brain, especially in Phase 3. This will be more clinically effective than the single Phase 1 point or “classic Nogier point for depression.” Anxiety may be addressed by treating the adrenal points commonly found in Phase 1 as the “Tranquility Point” on the inferior tragus, and in Phase 3 in the concha. In addition, as one becomes addicted to food, the reward and punishment centers of the brain play an important role. The reward centers include the hypothalamus, thalamus, amygdala, and basal ganglia. Punishment centers include the hypothalamus, thalamus, and the mesencephalon. Addiction also involves a dopamine deficiency in the limbic system. The limbic system includes the hippocampus, amygdala, and connections to the hypothalamus and frontal cortex. This part of the brain is very involved in behavior as it relates to pleasure and satiety. Serotonin deficiency in the hypothalamus can lead to development of addiction and initiation of the reward cascade. Auricular treatments appear to increase serotonin levels. Identification of the basal ganglia and brainstem structures in the 3-Phase model of advanced auricular therapy can provide a sophisticated means of actual treatment to the imbalanced centers of the brain. Mappings of the ectodermal tissues (brain) in the 3 Phases are essential to understand the locations of the various structures detailed above (Figure 3).13

 

Auriuclar medicine (AM) occupied more than the last 20 years of Nogier’s life, clinical work, and teaching. Previously mentioned is the VAS, the hallmark of auricular medicine interpretations and treatments. Also important to this discipline is the use of “filters” to recognize the response of the living system to various stimuli. (A detailed discussion of auricular filters is beyond the scope of this article.)

Through the use of the VAS and filter techniques of auricular medicine, it is possible to theorize the underlying factors associated with obesity. For example, it is possible to not only recognize the thyroid gland’s failure to produce adequate hormone, but it might also be possible to reach a reasonable conclusion regarding the etiology of such organ failure. In the authors’ experience, this might include subclinical infestation of the gland by various organisms such as fungus or parasites. Treating these basic problems may reverse many of the symptoms in the patient, including obesity. Similarly, treating menopause will typically involve treating 3-Phase points known to be associated with estrogen production. Additionally, subclinical metal toxicity, identified through the use of the VAS and filters, has been identified as a cause of depression.

All patients must be assessed individually on every visit as active auricular points will often vary from 1 treatment session to the next. Recipe treatments should be discouraged as they represent “1 answer for all” and are rarely successful. 

A group of neurons essential to harmonizing the two brain hemispheres are presented on the tragus in Phase 1.13 Some of their fibers associated with digestive function are located on the upper aspect of the tragus (commonly known as the appetite point) and should be inspected as well. Finally, only active auricular points should be treated in this sophisticated treatment approach.

CONCLUSION
Obesity is a challenging and often frustrating condition for patient and physician alike. Treatment is commonly fraught with failure. Complementary techniques such as casual auriculotherapy may not address the underlying factors associated with obesity. The advanced auricular therapy and auricular medicine approaches may lead to a clearer interpretation of the presenting conditions as they are represented in 1 or more areas on the auricle. Ultimately, more enduring clinical effects may be realized with treatment of properly identified points. Proper identification and treatment of auricular points is essential for the physician to treat the patients’ auricle in a true medical model rather than in a cursory technical approach. A 3-Phase model offers this understanding in advanced auricular therapy, and the concepts of auricular medicine build on these principles and add valuable interpretations through the VAS and filters.

]]> Auricular Anatomy http://acuherb.us/auricular-anatomy/ Sat, 11 May 2013 20:43:45 +0000 http://acuherb.us/?p=2653

By Dr. Kenneth Wang

Terms

Definitions

Lobule

  

Tragus

  

Supratragic Notch

  

Infratragic Notch

  

Antitragus

  

Antihelix

  

Superior Antihelix Crus

  

Inferior Antihelix Crus

  

Triangular Fossa

  

Scapha

  

Helix

  

Helix Crus

  

Cymba Conchae

  

Cavum Conchae

  

External Auditory Meatus

  

Helix Tragic Notch

  

Helix Tubercle (Darwin’s Tubercle)

  

New Name: Superior/Upper Root of Auricle
Old Name: Middle Stasis, Spinal Cord
Actions: Relieving Pain and Asthma
Indications: Headache,Abdominal pain, Asthma

At upper border of auricular root

New Name: Lower Root of Auricle
Old Name: Spinal Cord
Actions: Relieving Pain & Asthma
Indications: Headache,Abdominal Pain, Asthma

On lower border of juncture between earlobe and cheek

Name: Root of Auricular Vagus Nerve
Actions: Opening orifice and Relieving pain
Indications: Headaches, Nasal obstruction, Ascariasis of bile duct, Etc.

At junction of retroauricle and mastoid, level with helix crus

New Name: Groove of Inferior Helix Crus
Old Name: Groove forLowering Blood Pressure
Actions: Pacifying Liver and Descending reversing qi of the Liver, Relieving skin disease
Indications: Hypertension, Skin diseases

Through backside of superior antihelix crus and inferior antihelix crus, in depression of Y form

Name: Heart
Actions: Clearing and reducing Heart fire, Tranquilizing Heart and easing mind, Relieving pain
Indications: Furuncles, Insomnia, Dream-disturbed sleep, Hypertension, Headache, Etc.

At the upper back of the ear

Name: Spleen
Actions: Building up Spleen and harmonizing Stomach, Producing ying-blood and nourishing muscles
Indications: Abdominal distension, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Etc.

In the middle at the back of the ear

Name: Liver
Actions: Removing Liver qi stagnation and harmonizing Stomach, Nourishing tendons and Activating blood circulation
Indications: Distension and fullness of chest and hypochondriac region, Acute appendicitis, Soreness and aching of the lower back, Etc.

On the back of the ear, at lateral aspect of Spleen

Name: Lung
Actions: Reinforcing Lung and soothing asthma, Clearing heat, Relieving problems of skin and hair
Indications: Asthma, Diseases and symptoms of digestive system, Fever, Etc.

On the back of the ear, at medial aspect of spleen

Name: Kidney
Actions: Nourishing Kidney water, Improving hearing, Strengthening bone, Filling up marrow
Indications: Headache, Dizziness, Vertigo, Irregular menses

At lower part of retroauricle

New Name: Middle Ear
Old Name: Diaphragm
Actions: Descending upward reversive qi of Stomach, Expelling wind and Regulating the functions of the Diaphragm
Indications: Hiccup, Jaundice, Symptoms and diseases of digestive system and skin

Helix Crus

Name: Lower Portion of Rectum
Indications: Constipation, Anus prolapse, External and internal hemorrhoids, Tenesmus

On end of helix, approximate to superior tragic notch

Name: Urethra
Indications: Enuresis, Frequent/ urgent/ painful urination, Retention of urine

On helix at level with lower border of inferior antihelix crus

Name: External Genitalia
Indications: Inflammation of external genital organs, Eczema of the perineum,Impotence

On helix at level with upper border of inferior antihelix crus

New Name: Front (Anterior) Ear Apex
Old Name: Hemorrhoidal Nucleus
Indications: External and internal hemorrhoids (is used to assist diagnosis for hemorrhoids)

Area between ear apex and superior root of auricle

Name: Ear Apex
Actions: Removing heat and wind, Antispasmotism and Analgesia, Pacifying Liver and Clearing vision
Indications: Fever, Hypertension, Inflammation of eyes, Painful diseases

At tip of auricle and superior to helix when folded towards tragus

Name: Liver Yang
Indications: Liver qi stagnation, Liver yang preponderance

On helix at auricular tubercle (if no tubercle, at 10 o’clock on left ear and 2 o’clock on right ear)

Names: Helix 1-6
Actions: Clarifying heat and relieving pain, Pacifying liver and removing wind
Indications: Fever, Tonsillitis, Hypertension

Region from lower border of auricular tubercle to midpoint of lower border of lobule – divide into 5 equal parts.

Name: Finger
Indications: Pain and dysfunction at corresponding area of body.

At top of scapha

New Name: Interior (Internal) Tubercle
Old Name: Urticaria, Allergic Point
Actions: Expelling wind and Stopping itching

Midpoint between wrist and finger

Name: Wrist
Indications: Pain and dysfunction at corresponding area of body.

Midway between elbow and finger

Name: Elbow
Indications: Pain and dysfunction at corresponding area of body.

Midway between finger and clavicle

Name: Shoulder
Indications: Pain and dysfunction at corresponding area of body.

Midway between elbow and clavicle

Name: Clavicle
Indications: Pain at corresponding area, Peripheral arthritis of the shoulder, Takayashu’s Disease (pulseless disease)

On scapha at level with helix tragic notch

Name: Toe
Indications: Pain and dysfunction at corresponding area of body.

Superior and lateral angle of superior antihelix crus (possibly under helix)

Name: Heel
Indications: Heel pain

Superior and medial angle of superior antihelix crus (possibly under helix)

Name: Ankle
Indications: Ankle sprain, Pain and dysfunction at corresponding area of body.

Midway between heel and knee

Name: Knee
Indications: Pain and dysfunction at corresponding area of body (such as sprain and arthritis of the knee joint)

Middle portion of superior antihelix crus

Name: Hip
Indications: Pain and dysfunction at corresponding area of body.

At inferior 1/3 of superior antihelix crus

Name: Buttocks
Indications: Pain at corresponding area of body.

At lateral 1/3 of inferior antihelix crus

New Name: Ischium
Old Name: Sciatic Nerve
Indications: Sciatica

At medial 2/3 of the inferior antihelix crus

New Name: End of Inferior Antihelix Crus
Old Name: Sympathetic Nerve
Actions: Antispasmodic & Analgesia; Nourishing Yin & Supporting Yang
Indications: Pain of internal organs, Palpitations, Spontaneous sweating, Night sweating, Functional disorders of autonomous nerve system

At terminal of inferior antihelix crus (under helix)

Name: Cervical Vertebrae
Actions: Strengthening spine & Nourishing Marrow
Indications: Pain at corresponding part of the spine

Lower 1/3 of antihelix

Name: Thoracic Vertebrae
Actions: Strengthening spine & Nourishing Marrow
Indications: Pain at corresponding part of the spine

Middle 1/3 of antihelix

Name: Lumbosacral Vertebrae
Actions: Strengthening spine & Nourishing Marrow
Indications: Pain at corresponding part of the spine

Upper 1/3 of antihelix

Name: Neck
Indications: Strained neck, Wry neck, Pain or dysfunction of neck

On border of cavum conchae of cervical vertebrae

Name: Chest
Indications: Pain and stuffiness of chest, or pain at corresponding area of body

On border of cymba conchae of thoracic

Name: Abdomen
Indications: Abdominal or Gynecological Diseases, Lumbago

On border of cymba conchae of lumbosacral vertebrae

Name: Shenmen
Actions: Sedation, Easing mind, Relieving pain, Clearing heat

At bifurcating point between superior and inferior antihelix crus, and at the lateral 1/3 of triangular fossa

New Name: Triangular Depression
Old Name: Tiankui, Uterus, Seminal Palace
Actions: Supporting yang and nourishing essence, Regulating menstruation and harmonizing blood
Indications: Gynecological diseases and symptoms, Impotence, Prostatitis, Etc.

In the triangular fossa and close to the midpoint of helix

New Name: Superior Triangle
Old Name: Lowering Blood Pressure
Actions: Pacifying Liver and removing wind
Indications: Hypertension

At the superior-medial angle of triangular fossa

New Name: Superior Tragus
Old Name: Ear
Actions: Nourishing Kidney-Water, Subduing Liver Yang
Indications: Ear diseases, Dizziness, Vertigo

On the supratragic notch close to helix

New Name: Nose
Old Name: External Nose
Actions: Removing obstructions from the meridians in the nose region
Indications: Brandy nose or nose furuncles, Nasal obstruction, and other nose problems

In the center of the medial aspect of tragus

New Name: Supratragic Apex (Upper Apex of Tragus)
Old Name: Tragic Apex
Actions: Reducing heat and relieving pain

At the tip of upper protuberance on border of tragus

New Name: Infratragic Apex (Lower Apex of Tragus)
Old Name: Adrenal
Actions: Reducing heat and relieving pain, Anti-spasmotism and Expelling wind

At tip of lower tubercle on border of tragus

Name: Pharynx-Larynx (Throat)
Actions: Clarifying obstructions of the pharynx and larynx
Indications: Acute and chronic pharyngitis and Chronic laryngitis and tonsillitis

Upper half of medial (internal) aspect of tragus

Name: Internal Nose
Actions: Removing obstructions of the nose
Indications: Allergic rhinitis and other nose diseases

Lower half of medial (internal) aspect of tragus

New Name: Antitragic Apex
Old Name: Soothing Asthma or Parotid
Actions: Strengthening the Lung and Stopping Asthma, Clearing up Heat and Toxins and Expelling Wind
Indications: Asthma, Bronchitis, Parotitis, Itching Skin

At the tip of antitragus

New Name: Central Rim/ Middle Border
Old Name: Brain
Actions: Replenishing Brain and Easing Mind
Indications: Oligophrenia (incomplete development of intelligence), Enuresis, Etc.

Midpoint between antitragic apex and helix tragic notch

New Name: Occiput
Old Name: Taiyang
Actions: Sedation and Analgesia, Easing Mind and Removing Wind
Indications: Dizziness, Headache, Insomnia, Etc.

At posterior superior corner of lateral aspect of antitragus

New Name: Temple
Old Name: Shaoyang
Actions: Sedation and Analgesia
Indications: Shaoyang headache

On antitragus between forehead and occiput

New Name: Forehead
Old Name: Yangming
Actions: Sedation and Analgesia
Indications: Yangming headache

At anterior inferior corner of lateral aspect of antitragus

New Name: Brain
Old Name: Subcortex
Actions: Reinforcing marrow and replenishing brain, Relieving pain and easing mind
Indications: Oligophrenia, Insomnia, Dream-disturbed sleep, Tinnitus due to Kidney deficiency

On the inner aspect of the antitragus

Name: Mouth
Actions: Clearing up Heart Fire, Removing Pathogenic Wind
Indications: Facial paralysis, Stomatitis, Etc.

Close to posterior and superior border of orifice of external auditory meatus

Name: Esophagus
Actions: Regulating function of diaphragm, Harmonizing Stomach
Indications: Dysphagia, Esophagitis, Etc.

At medial 2/3 of interior aspect of helix crus

Name: Cardiac Orifice
Indications: Hiatal hernia, Esophageal reflux, Appendicitis, Diarrhea

At lateral 1/3 of interior aspect of helix crus (on line connecting shenmen with antitragic apex)

Name: Stomach
Actions: Harmonizing Stomach and Replenishing Spleen, Reinforcing Middle Jiao and Easing Mind
Indications: Insomnia, Gastritis, Gastroduodenal ulcer and other diseases and symptoms of the gastric region

At area where helix crus terminates

Name: Duodenum
Actions: Warming Middle Jiao and Harmonizing Stomach
Indications: Duodenal Ulcer, Pylorospasm, Etc.

At lateral 1/3 of superior aspect of helix crus

Name: Small Intestine
Actions: Reinforcing Spleen and Harmonizing Middle Jiao, Nourishing Heart and Producing Blood
Indications: Indigestion, Palpitations, Etc.

At middle 1/3 of superior aspect of helix crus (on line connecting shenmen with antitragic apex)

Name: Appendix
Actions: Clearing up damp heat from lower jiao
Indications: Appendicitis, Diarrhea, Etc.

Between small intestine and large intestine

Name: Large Intestine
Actions: Clearing up lower jiao, Replenishing Lung Qi
Indications: Diarrhea, Constipation

At medial 1/3 of superior aspect of helix crus (continues under helix)

Name: Liver
Actions: Clearing up Liver and Brightening Vision, Promoting Smooth Circulation of Qi and Blood to Relax Muscles and Tendons
Indications: Liver qi stagnation, Eye diseases and Disorders of lateral-lower abdomen

At posterior (lateral) aspect of Stomach and duodenum (in cymba conchae)

Name: Gallbladder/ Pancreas 
Actions: Replenishing Gallbladder and building up Stomach, Removing Liver qi stagnation and Liver wind
Indications: Diseases and symptoms of bile duct, Pancreasitis, Migraine, Etc.

Between Liver and Kidney

Name: Ureter
Indications: Stone and Colic pain of Ureter

Between Kidney and Bladder

Name: Bladder
Actions: Replenishing Lower Jiao and Reinforcing Lower Sap
Indications: Lower back pain, Sciatica, Cystitis, Enuresis, Retention of urine

On the lower border of inferior antihelix crus, directly above Large Intestine

Name: Angle of Cymba Conchae
Actions: Clarifying Lower Jiao, Removing obstruction from the urethra
Indications: Prostatitis

At medial superior angle of cymba conchae

New Name: Middle of Cymba Conchae
Old Name: Periphery Umbilicus
Actions: Regulating Middle Jiao and Harmonizing Spleen
Indications: Low fever, Abdominal distention, Ascariasis of bile duct, Impaired hearing, Parotitis, Etc.

In the center of cymba conchae

Name: Heart
Actions: Tranquilizing Heart and easing mind, Regulating ying-blood, Relieving pain and itching
Indications: Insomnia, Palpitations, Hysteria, Night sweating, Angina pectoris, Etc.

In the central depression of cavum conchae

Name: Lung
Actions: Promoting Smooth Circulating of Qi and Blood, Diuresis, Reinforcing Deficiency and Clearing Heat, Nourishing Skin and Hair
Indications: Cough and Asthma, Skin diseases, Hoarseness of voice, Commonly used for acupuncture anesthesia

Around Heart

Name: Trachea
Actions: Stopping cough and Dispelling phlegm
Indications: Cough and Asthma

In the area of Lung, between Mouth and Heart

Name: Spleen
Actions: Digesting food, Producing ying-blood, Nourishing muscles, Building up Spleen qi
Indications: Abdominal distention, Diarrhea, Chronic indigestion, Stamotitis, Functional uterine bleeding, Etc.

Inferior to Liver, at lateral and superior aspect of cavum conchae

Name: San Jiao/ Triple Energizer
Actions: Removing obstruction from the Water Passages, Clearing up Heat, Stopping Itching

Superior to intertragus

New Name: Intertragus
Old Name: Endocrine
Actions: Removing Liver Qi Stagnation, Regulating Menses and Activating Blood Circulation, Expelling Pathogenic Wind, Reinforcing Lower Jiao
Indications: Skin diseases, Impotence, Irregular menses, Climateric syndrome, Dysfunction of endocrine, Etc.

At the base of cavum conchae in the intertragic notch

New Name: Frontal (anterior) Tragic Notch
Old Name: Eye 1, Vision 1
Actions: Clearing up Liver and Brightening vision
Indications: Glaucoma, Pseudomyopia and other eye diseases

On medial and inferior side of intertragic notch

New Name: Lower (inferior) Tragic Notch
Old Name: Elevating Blood Pressure
Actions: Reinforcing Qi and Elevating Yang
Indications: Hypotension

On inferior aspect of intertragic notch

New Name: Back (posterior) Tragic Notch
Old Name: Eye 2, Vision 2
Actions: Clearing up Liver Fire and Brightening Vision
Indications: Ametropia (nearsighted, farsighted, astigmatism resulting from faulty refractive ability of eye), External Eye Inflammation, Etc.

On lateral and inferior aspect of intertragic notch

Name: Cheek
Actions: Removing Obstruction from the meridians on Facial Region
Indications: Facial paralysis and other Facial problems

On the ear lobe, at posterior (lateral) and superior aspect of eye

Name: Face
Actions: Removing Obstruction from the meridians on Facial Region
Indications: Facial paralysis and other Facial problems

On the ear lobe, at anterior (medial) and inferior aspect of jaw

Name: Tongue
Actions: Clearing up Heart Fire
Indications: Glossitis

In the center of the 2nd section of lobule

Name: Jaw
Indications: Toothache, Submandibular Arthritis, Etc.

In the center of the 3rd (lateral) section of lobule

New Name: Anterior Earlobe
Old Name: Neuresthenic Point
Actions: Communicating Water (KD) with Fire (HT), Tranquilizing Heart and Easing Mind
Indications: Toothache, Neuresthenia (condition of fatigue, anxiety, headache, neuralgia & depression), Major point for depression

In the 4th (medial) section of lobule

Name: Eye
Actions: Brightening Vision
Indications: Acute conjunctivitis, Electric opthalmia, Myopia and other eye diseases

In the 5th section of lobule

Name: Internal Ear
Actions: Relieving Vertigo and Improving Hearting
Indications: Tinnitus, Impaired hearing, Auditory Vertigo, Etc.

In the 6th (lateral) section of lobule

Name: Tonsil
Actions: Relieving Throat Problems
Indications: Acute tonsillitis

In the 8th section of lobule
]]> The meridians and collaterals on ears http://acuherb.us/the-meridians-and-collaterals-on-ears/ Sat, 11 May 2013 17:31:03 +0000 http://acuherb.us/?p=2649

by Dr. Kenneth Wang

 

Bladder meridian of foot-taiyang: it starts from interior angles of two eyes and ascends to corona capitis then two branches intersect, its branch goes from corona capitis to superior angle of ear. 

Small intestine meridian of hand-taiyang: it arises from supraclavicular fossa and ascends along side of neck then ascends from lower mandible to face and to external canthus, running backward to anterior aspect of ear it enters into middle ear.

Gallbladder meridian of foot-shaoyang: it starts from lateral angle of eye and ascends obliquely to forehead triangle then turns backward and descends to posterior side of ear, branch enters into ear from posterior aspect of ear and comes out of anterior aspect of ear to external canthus.

Triple energizer meridian of hand-shaoyang: its branch comes out of supraclavicular fossa from middle Chest and ascends from nape to posterior aspect of ear then runs up and comes out of superior angle of ear, there is branch behind ear which enters into ear and comes out of anterior aspect of ear.

Stomach meridian of foot-yangming: it diverges from Daying acupoint which is at lower mandible and ascends from angle of mandible to anterior aspect of ear.

Collateral of large intestine meridian of hand-yangming: it starts from Pianli acupoint and ascends to lower mandible then branch enters into ear.

Kidney meridian of foot-sahoyin: it ascends from both sides of root of tongue to pharyngeal portion and is distributed over ear along auditory tube.

There are 7 meridians and collaterals lines which are distributed over ear; they are 6 meridians, collateral and connect between aural region and kidney, bladder, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, gallbladder, triple energizer.

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