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Auricular acup.
Acupuncture for ear
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| YPR - flakiness or dry patches | deficient conditions |
| YPR- white colour: pimples, flaky, swelling, depression | chronic condition in corresponding area |
| YPR - white pimple with red rim | acute flare up of chronic condition in corresponding area |
| YPR - pimple with pus | heat or damp in corresponding area |
| YPR - dark brown or pigmented area | chronic condition that has been resolved in corresponding area |
| YPR- crescent shaped scar or line | surgery in corresponding area |
| YPR chysanthemum shaped scar- raised or flat | tumour in corresponding area |
| YPR- skin peeling in thick flakes that do not come off with alcohol swabbing | problem with absorption of fluids in corresponding area |
| YPR- spider veins or vascular spiders | blood stasis in corresponding area or may just be natural |
| Contraindication on pregnant women | Do not do on women less than 3 months pregnant except for Point 0 or stomach point for nausea Do not do any of the following points on a pregnant women; uterus, ovaries, endocrine, pelvis or any abdominal points. |
| Contraindication on children | do not treat children less than 7 years old with take home treatments. Must be removed before leave office. |
| Contraindication on the following adults | 1) overly tired or really run down 2) someone who has not eaten for several hours 3) someone who is under the influence of alcohol or narcotics as it can overstimulate. |
| What temperature should the ear be before treating? | Room Temperature |
| Indications for take home treatment | 1) remove after 3-7 days in winter 2) remove after 2-3 days in summer 3) ask if allergic to metals or adhesives 4) if point feels irritated or have discomfort-take it off |
| LM0 | Ear Center - at helix root = solar plexus/umbilical cord |
| LM1 | Helix insertion - where arms of eyeglasses rest = genitals |
| LM2 | Apex of the helix = allergies |
| LM3 | Superior Darwin's Tubercle = Anti-inflammatory (tonsilitis, rheumatoid arthritis) |
| LM4 | Inferior Darwin's Tubercle = lumbar + sacral regions |
| LM5 | Helix curve = cervical spinal cord |
| LM6 | Lobular helix notch- where cartilage of tail meets lobe = Brainstem, medulla oblongata (bell's palsey or acute stroke) |
| LM7 | Base of the Lobe - lies directly below LM0 + LM2 = inflammatory problems |
| LM8 | Lobular insertion - most inferior point of the lobe that attaches to the jaw = limbic system + cerebral cortex (nervousness, worry, anxiety, neurasthenia) |
| LM9 | Intertragic Notch - "U" shaped that separates tragus + antitragus = Pituitary gland control of hormones released by other endocrine glands |
| LM10 | Inferior tragus protrusion - lower bump on the tragus = adrenal glands (stress related disorders) |
| LM11 | Superior Tragus Protrusion - upper bump on tragus = thirst and water regulation |
| LM12 | Antitragus protrusion - the knob at the top of the antitragus = forehead of skull |
| LM13 | Apex of the Antitragus = the highest point of antitragus = temples of skull (migraines and asthma) |
| LM14 | Base of Antihelix - round knob at the base of the antihelix tail = occipital and beginning of cervical |
| LM15 | Antihelix Curve end of cervical and beginning of thoracic |
| LM16 | Antihelix notch- separates body of antihelix from the inferior crus) = end of thoracic and beginning of lumbar |
| LM17 | Midpoint of Inferior Crus - divide the inferior crus from LM16 to LM1 in half = end of lumbar and beginning of sacrum |
| POINT Zero | at LM0 - balances energy, hormones and brain activity. Very calming and grounding. Brings body to homeostasis |
| Shenmen | Slightly above the tip of the triangular fossa - on the floor of the fossa. Calms shen. Treats insomnia, anxiety, depression and hypertension. |
| Autonomic Master Point/Sympathetic Point. | At the junction of the internal helix and the inferior crus. |
| Allergy Master Point | At LM2 (underside of helix) - Elimination of toxins, excretion of metabolic waste, treatment of anaphylactic shock, allergic reactions. |
| Thalamus master Point | Hidden. At base of concha wall behind the antitragus. Aspirin point for any type of pain anywhere, acute or chronic. It decreases intestinal or stomach distress. |
| Endocrine Master Point/Internal secretions. | Below LM9 at the intertragic notch. |
| Master Oscillation Point | Hidden. Laterality Point. Underside of tragus at LM10 (inferior tragus protrusion) |
| Tranquillizer Point/valium analog. | At the inferior tragus where it meets the face (1/2 way between LM9 and LM 10) Produces major sedation and relaxation. Decreases generalized anxiety. Decresases high blood pressure. |
| Master Sensorial Point | At the mid point of the ear lobe. Treats any problem with any of the sensory organs |
| Master cerebral point/Master Omega. | Where the medial ear lobe meets the face -below the intertragic notch. |
| Cervical Spine | Conchal side of the antihelix LM14 to LM15 |
| When use cervical spine | neck problems, whiplash, stiffneck, TMJ, HA assoc with neck tension |
| Thoracic Spine | Conchal side of the antihelix from LM15 (antihelix curve) to LM16 (antihelix notch) |
| When use Thoracic Spine | any upper back problems |
| Lumbar Spine | Along the spine of the inferior crus LM16 (antihelix notch) to LM17 (midpoint of inferior crus) |
| Uses of Lumbar Spine | any lower back problem; sciatica; induction of labour; neuralgia; neuropathy |
| Sacral Spine and coccyx | Along the spine of the inferior crus (LM17 (midpoint of inferior crus) to LM1 (helix insertion) |
| when use Sacral Spine and coccyx | sacral pain, fractured coccyx and sciatica |
| Neck Point | located in the lower 1/3 of ear on the scaphoid fossa side of the antihelix tail- slightly less than 1/2 way down |
| when to use the neck pt | for sore throat-bleed with lancet; hypo- or hyperthyroidism. Acts like a window of the sky point and helps balance the energy in the head and body |
| Breast/Chest Point | located in the center of the 2nd 1/3 of the ear on the scaphoid fossa side of the antihelix tail |
| when to use the Breast/Chest Point | Chest, or breast pain tenderness; mastitis; promotes lactation; SOB or stuffy chest; will often see YPR in area with breast cancer; with chemo or radiation use tiger warmer over area |
| Pelvic Girdle | located at the tip of the triangular fossa |
| when to use the pelvic girdle pt | to induce labour; for groin hernias or any kind of groin pain |
| Lower limb points | all these points will fall on the superior crus on the triangular fossa side |
| Hip point | Level with darwins tubercle, on superior crus on the triangular fossa side |
| When to use hip pt | good for hip pain, sciatica when pain runs from vertibrae thru hip to leg |
| Knee point | If divide superior crus into 1/4s, it is in 3rd 1/4 down on superior crus on the triangular fossa side |
| Ankle point | If divide superior crus into 1/4s, it is in 2rd 1/4 down on superior crus on the triangular fossa side |
| Heel point | If divide superior crus into 1/4s, it is in the top 1/4 down on superior crus on the triangular fossa side |
| Toes point | If divide superior crus into 1/4s, it is in top 1/4 down on superior crus on the scaphoid fossa side under the brim of the helix |
| Upper limbs | These pts all fall within the scaphoid fossa |
| SHoulder point | within the scaphoid fossa level with the helix root at LM0 |
| Clavicle point | within the scaphoid fossa midway between LM14 (base of antihelix) and the Shoulder point |
| Elbow point | Within the scaphoid fossa level with the end of the inferior crus |
| wrist point | within the scaphoid fossa, level with Darwins Tubercle |
| Forearm | Between the elbow and wrist pts |
| Hand pt | located between teh antihelix and the scaphoid fossa at their junction; level with LM3 (superior Darwins tubercle) |
| Finger Pts | At the wall above LM3 (Superior Darwins Tubercle) will be hidden under the rim |
| Thumb | Level with fingers but actually on teh superior crus of the antihelix |
| circulatory system | on the conchal wall between LM14 (antihelix) and LM16 (antitragrus ridge) |
| signs to use circulatory pts | problems with arteriers or veins, cold hands or feet, cornorary disorder, hypertension, heart attack history |
| Heart point | deepest, most central area of the inferior concha- looks shiny |
| signs to use heart pt | chest pain, angina, palpitaitions, insomina, poor memory, agitation, anxiety |
| Lung 1 and Lung 2 | above and below the heart point in the inferior concha |
| signs to use lung pts | smoking cessation, addiction, skin problems, sweating problems |
| trachea pt | central region of inferior concha between ear canal and heart pt |
| tonsil pt | base of the lobe near LM7 |
| diaphragm pt | between esophagus and SI pt, above LM0 |
| cardiac orifice | directly below LM0 in the inferior concha |
| Mouth Pt | in the inferior concha next to the ear canal in the corner |
| signs for mouth pt | eating disorders, cold sores, stroke, bells palsey, oral fixation, stuttering |
| esophagus | in the inferior concha betweeen mouth and cardiac orifice, under the helix root |
| stomach area | on the conchal ridge just peripheral to LM0 |
| signs for stomach area | eating disorders, toothache, frontal headache, not processing info properly, indigestion |
| small intestine pt | in the superior concha above the exophagus pt |
| signs for SI area | digestive problem, can't separate pure from inpure thoughts |
| Large intestine pt | In the superior concha against he wall where it narrows, above the mouth pt |
| rectum pt | external surface of the root of the helix at LM1 |
| Hemorrhoid point | follow the underside of helix and lower border of inferior crus til it hits the wall. |
| Liver area | on the conchal ridge, next to the conchal wall, peripheral to the ST point |
| spleen pt | found below the LV pt against the conchal wall in the corner in the inferior concha |
| pancreas | In the superior concha, above the LV pt on the floor |
| gallbladder | in the superior concha next to the pancreas pt where the floor and wall meet |
| kidney | in the superior concha on the floor between teh wall and floor at LM16 |
| bladder | in the superior concha on the floor below LM17 |
| prostate | follow the bladder point all the way towards the helix til it hits the wall; a hidden pt; will be slightly above the hemorrhoid pt |
| uterus | in the center of the triangular fossa |
| adrenal gland | on the inferior tragus protrusion close to the edge of LM10 |
| ovary/testes pt | hidden on the underside of the intertragic notch just below the forehead pt |
| thymus pt | on the conchal wall just above GB pt |
| thyroid pt | on the antihelix tail on teh scaphoid fossa side below the neck pt |
| pineal pt | near LM9 on the cartilage |
| Limbic pt | where the jaw and lobe meet near LM8 |
| hippocampus pt | jsut below the vertex pt, which is on lobe below LM13 |
| occiput pt | the center of the posterior 1/3rd of the antitragus |
| use of occiput pt | occpital HA; flexion and extension of head; neck stiffness |
| temple pt | the center of the middle 1/3rd of antitragus |
| use of temple pt | temple HA, Bell's palsey |
| forehead pt | the center anterior 1/3rd of teh antitragus |
| use of forehead pt | frontal HA |
| vertex pt | directly below LM13, just below where the cartlage starts and the lobe begins |
| use of vertex pt | liver yang rising symptoms; motion sickness; vertex HA |
| TMJ pt | where the scaphoid fossa, helix and lobe meet |
| use of TMJ pt | TMJ; teeth clenchers and grinders |
| Dental Analgesia 1 | Below the posterior corner of LM9, in the center of the top 1/2 of the lobe |
| use of dental analgesia | pain relief during dental work; gum problems; prevents the spread of gum disease |
| skin disorder area | on the helix tail from LM4 to LM6 |
| eye pt | = master sensorial |
| use of eye pt | floaters, cataracts, eating disorders, for the morbidly obese |
| External nose | in the middle of the tragus, where the face and cartilage meet |
| Use of external nose | for sunburn or rash on nose; for surgery on nose |
| Inner Ear | Directly below LM14, in the bottom 1/2 of the lobe |
| Uses of Inner Ear | children with chronic ear infections; sensory and neural deafness; tinnitus; meuniers disease; dizziness |
| Inner Nose | A hidden pt. In the center of the tragus on the underside |
| Use of Inner Nose | colds; sinusitis; allergies; rhinitus |
| Inner Ear European | Above Inner nose on the subtragus |
| Use of Master Cerebral | Controls prefrontal lobe abilitites such as decision making. Good for worriers. Good for Obsessive compulsive disorders. |
| Uses of Autonomic pt/Master sympathetic pt | Balances the sympathetic nervous system. Improves blood circulation, corrects irregular heart beat; calms smooth muscle spasm, palpitation. |
| Uses of Large Intestine pts | Irritable Bowel Syndrome; colitis; constipation; diarrhea, people whose lives are a mess and they can't get rid of anything |
| Uses of Rectum pt | rectal pain; prolapse, hemorrhoids; fecal incontinence |
| Uses of Esophagus pt | acid reflux; difficult swallowing; acute sore throats, hiccups, indigestion |
| Uses of Liver pt | alcoholism; any type of detox; LV channel pain; LV TCM uses |
| Uses of Spleen pt | insomnia due to overthinking; blood disorders e.g. anemia; muscle spasms and pain; digestive problems; anorexia; bulemia |
| Uses of Pancreas Pt | pancreatitis; hypoglycemia; pancreatic cancer; diabetes |
| Uses of Gallbladder Pt | migraines; tinnitus; gallstones; controls decision making; addiction problems; anorexia; bulemia |
| Uses of Kidney Pt | Kidney disorders; kidney stones; urination problems; Kidney TCM related problems: bone, ears, hair loss, low back pain |
| Uses of Bladder Pt | urinary problems; cystitits; sciatica traveling down the bladder channel; occipital HA |
| Prostrate Pt | hernias, prostrate problems; impotency |
| Uses of Uterus Pt | PMS; irregular menstruation; dysmennorhea; pregnancy; miscarriages; induce labour |
| Uses Ovary/Testes PT | impotency; infertility; ovarian or testicular cancer |
| Uses of Adrenal gland | Shen disorders; allergies; stress; autoimmune disorders; chonic diseases; patients always in flight or fight mode; patients hypersensitive to meds or who have opposite reaction to meds |
| Uses of Thymus Pt | for pts who get sick often pts with lupus or autoimmune diseases; pts with compromised health physical or mental |
| Uses of Thyroid Pt | hypo or hyperthyroidism |
| Uses of Pineal Pt | Jet lag; irregular sleep patterns; insomnia |
| Uses of Limbic Pt | memory; amnesia; sexual arousal; compulsive behavior; withdrawal from any substance; aggessiveness assoc. with withdrawal |
| Uses of Hippocampus PT | short-term memory loss; amnesia; poor memory alzheimers |
| where is nervousness pt | in the center of section 1 in the ear lobe |
| uses of nervousness pt | anxiety; neurosis; worry |
| where is sneezing pt | Below the temple pt, above the internal ear pt, In the center of the upper /1 of section 5 |
| where is master pt of metabolism | below the occipital pt in section 7 on the bottom edge of the lobe |
| Uses of master pt of metabolism | any metabolic disorders; helpful with detox from cigarettes; eating disorders |
| where is the aggessivity pt | In the notch at the junction of section 2 with the antitragus |
| uses of aggressivity pt | aggression; irritability; mania; helps with detox; |
| where is the memory 2 pt | On the lobe in section 4, above master sensorial and below forehead pt |
| where is antidepressant pt | On the peripheral lobe, where the antitragus, lobe and scaphoid fossa meet; anterior to TMJq |
| uses of antidepressant pt | endogenous depression; reactive depression, SAD, dysphoria |
| Uses of Master Oscillation PT | Treats people with all one sided symptoms; treat people who are hypersensitive to meds and side effects; learning disabilities; if person not responding to treatments |
| Where is the Heat Pt | On the antihellix body at the junction of the superior and inferior crus |
| Uses of the Heat Pt | treats those who do not tolerate heat well or treats sunburn. Can bleed for fever |
| Where is Insomnia I Pt | In the scaphoid fossa, below the wrist pt; level with LM4 |
| Where is Insomnia 2 Pt | in the scaphoid fossa, above master shoulder pt; level with LM0 |
| Where is the alertness Pt | On the helix tail, below Darwin's tubercle level with Insomina 1 |
| Where is Psychosomatic Pt 1 | On the helix root as it joins the face at LM1 |
| Uses of Psychosomatic Pt | treats repressed emotional experiences; alleviates psychological somatic complaints |
| Where is the Weather Pt | On the helix root, superior to the rectum pt, below the sympathetic pt, level with the tip of the triangular fossa |
| Uses of the Weather Pt | treats conditions that are influenced by the weather |
| Uses of the Endocrine Pt | Works with endocrine problems. Relieves hypersensitivity, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, sexual dysfunction, urogential disorders. |
| Where is the sexual Desire Pt | on the helix root as it joins the superior edge of the tragus |
| Where is the vitality Pt | On the superior tragus, at LM11, in the center |
| Uses of the Vitality Pt | compromised immune system; cancer; chronic fatigue; low energy |
| where is appetite control | On the tragus, between LM10 and LM11, in the center |
| where is the thirst pt | On the tragus, midway between vitality and appetite control; in the center |
| where is the laterality pt | Just behind the sideburns, on the face, level with LM10 |
| Uses of the laterality pt | facilitates the balance of the left and right cerebral hemisphere, reduces oscillation, used when patient not responding as expected- treat only Left side |
| where is the mania pt | On the edge of the tragus, just below the nicotine pt (midway between LM9 and LM10) |
| where is the nicotine pt | on the spine of the tragus, midway between LM9 and LM10; level with tranquillizer pt |
| Uses of the Nicotine Pt | withdrawal from smoking, helps get nicotine out of system |
| where is the analgesia pt | On the superior concha- on the floor between Pt Zero and the ST pt |
| Uses of analgesia pt | pain relief post surgery; inflammation; sunburn |
| Where is the alcoholic pt | In the superior concha- midway between SI and KD |
| where is the mercury toxicity/detox pt | In the superior concha, midway between LI and BL |
| where is the constipation pt | in the triangular fossa just above the BL pt and LM17 |
| where is hypertension 3 | on the back of the ear, in the superior posterior groove |
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