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A patient presents with insomnia, anxiety, and stress-related conditions. Which auricular point is MOST appropriate to target?
A patient presents with insomnia, anxiety, and stress-related conditions. Which auricular point is MOST appropriate to target?
- Endocrine
- Occiput
- Shen men (correct)
- Brain
Which auricular point is MOST likely to be stimulated to address respiratory issues and voice disorders?
Which auricular point is MOST likely to be stimulated to address respiratory issues and voice disorders?
- Trachea (correct)
- Lung
- Jaw
- Tonsil
A patient is experiencing dizziness, headache, and insomnia. Stimulation of which auricular point is MOST indicated?
A patient is experiencing dizziness, headache, and insomnia. Stimulation of which auricular point is MOST indicated?
- Antitragus apex
- Endocrine
- Shen men
- Occiput (correct)
A patient with skin itching and asthma would MOST benefit from stimulation of which auricular point?
A patient with skin itching and asthma would MOST benefit from stimulation of which auricular point?
A patient has a toothache, which auricular point should be targeted?
A patient has a toothache, which auricular point should be targeted?
A patient presents with irregular menstruation and symptoms related to climacteric syndrome. Which auricular point is MOST appropriate for treatment?
A patient presents with irregular menstruation and symptoms related to climacteric syndrome. Which auricular point is MOST appropriate for treatment?
A patient is experiencing palpitations and excessive sweating, suggesting a functional disorder of the autonomic nervous system. Which auricular point is MOST relevant?
A patient is experiencing palpitations and excessive sweating, suggesting a functional disorder of the autonomic nervous system. Which auricular point is MOST relevant?
Which of the following auricular points is MOST associated with reinforcing marrow and replenishing the brain?
Which of the following auricular points is MOST associated with reinforcing marrow and replenishing the brain?
A stroke patient is experiencing facial paralysis. Targeting which auricular point is MOST appropriate?
A stroke patient is experiencing facial paralysis. Targeting which auricular point is MOST appropriate?
A patient is diagnosed with acute tonsillitis. Which auricular point would be MOST appropriate to target for treatment?
A patient is diagnosed with acute tonsillitis. Which auricular point would be MOST appropriate to target for treatment?
Promotes smooth circulation of qi and blood, diuresis, reinforcing deficiency and clearing heat, nourishing skin and hair.
Promotes smooth circulation of qi and blood, diuresis, reinforcing deficiency and clearing heat, nourishing skin and hair.
Nourishes yin and supports yang
Nourishes yin and supports yang
palpitations, spontaneous sweating, night sweating
palpitations, spontaneous sweating, night sweating
Reinforces marrow and replenishes the brain; relieves pain and calms the mind
Reinforces marrow and replenishes the brain; relieves pain and calms the mind
Oligophrenia, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep; tinnitus due to kidney deficiency
Oligophrenia, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep; tinnitus due to kidney deficiency
Sedation and analgesia; eases the mind and removes wind
Sedation and analgesia; eases the mind and removes wind
Removes liver qi stag and regulates menstruation; activates blood circulation and expels wind; reinforces the lower energizer
Removes liver qi stag and regulates menstruation; activates blood circulation and expels wind; reinforces the lower energizer
Skin diseases, impotence; irregular menstruation, climacteric syndrome; endocrine dysfunction.
Skin diseases, impotence; irregular menstruation, climacteric syndrome; endocrine dysfunction.
Treats respiratory issues and voice disorders.
Treats respiratory issues and voice disorders.
Relieves toothaches and submandibular arthritis
Toothache and jaw-related conditions
Relieves toothaches and submandibular arthritis Toothache and jaw-related conditions
Relieves throat problems
Relieves throat problems
Balances water and fire (KD/HT not communicating), calms the heart and eases the mind; toothache
Balances water and fire (KD/HT not communicating), calms the heart and eases the mind; toothache
Removes obstructions from meridians in the facial region; Facial paralysis and other facial problems
Removes obstructions from meridians in the facial region; Facial paralysis and other facial problems
Strengthens the lungs and stops asthma; clears heat, expels toxins, and removes wind
Asthma, bronchitis, parotitis, and skin itching.
Strengthens the lungs and stops asthma; clears heat, expels toxins, and removes wind Asthma, bronchitis, parotitis, and skin itching.
“Elevating blood pressure point”, reinforces qi and elevates yang
Hypotension
“Elevating blood pressure point”, reinforces qi and elevates yang Hypotension
Expel wind and stops itching
Expel wind and stops itching
Removes heat and wind, Relieves spasms and pain, Pacifies the liver and clears vision
Fever, hypertension; eye inflammation; painful conditions
Removes heat and wind, Relieves spasms and pain, Pacifies the liver and clears vision Fever, hypertension; eye inflammation; painful conditions
External and internal hemorrhoids (used as assistant diagnosis for hemorrhoids)
External and internal hemorrhoids (used as assistant diagnosis for hemorrhoids)
Plumb line (all line up in a straight line): used together to treat heart and kidney disorders)
Plumb line (all line up in a straight line): used together to treat heart and kidney disorders)
3 points under helix (in this order):
3 points under helix (in this order):
surrounds the heart?
surrounds the heart?
At the terminal of the inferior antihelix crus?
At the terminal of the inferior antihelix crus?
What is located at the bifurcation points between the superior and inferior antihelix crus, and lateral third of the triangular fossa?
What is located at the bifurcation points between the superior and inferior antihelix crus, and lateral third of the triangular fossa?
What is located on the antitragus?
What is located on the antitragus?
posterior superior corner of the lateral aspect of the antitragus is the?
posterior superior corner of the lateral aspect of the antitragus is the?
at the base of cavum concha in the intertragic notch?
at the base of cavum concha in the intertragic notch?
In the area of lung, b/w mouth and heart?
In the area of lung, b/w mouth and heart?
center of the 3rd section of the ear lobe
center of the 3rd section of the ear lobe
8th section of the ear lobe?
8th section of the ear lobe?
on the ear lobe, at the posterior and superior aspect of the eye point
on the ear lobe, at the posterior and superior aspect of the eye point
tip of the antitragic apex
tip of the antitragic apex
The inferior Inferior tragic notch point
The inferior Inferior tragic notch point
midpoint b/w finger and wrist
midpoint b/w finger and wrist
at the tip of the auricle, superior to the helix when folded towards the tragus.
at the tip of the auricle, superior to the helix when folded towards the tragus.
area b/w ear apex and superior root of auricle
area b/w ear apex and superior root of auricle
Flashcards
Lung (Auricular)
Lung (Auricular)
Circulates qi and blood, promotes diuresis, strengthens deficiency, clears heat, and nourishes skin and hair.
Sympathetic Point
Sympathetic Point
Located at the end of the inferior antihelix crus on the ear.
Sympathetic Point Functions
Sympathetic Point Functions
Provides antispasmodic and analgesic effects, nourishes yin and supports yang.
Shen Men Location
Shen Men Location
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Shen Men Effects
Shen Men Effects
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Brain Point Effects
Brain Point Effects
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Occiput Point Effects
Occiput Point Effects
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Endocrine Point Effects
Endocrine Point Effects
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Jaw Point Effects
Jaw Point Effects
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Antitragus Apex Effects
Antitragus Apex Effects
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Study Notes
- Lung point surrounds the heart in the ear and promotes smooth circulation of qi and blood.
- Lung point benefits include diuresis, reinforcing deficiency, clearing heat, and nourishing skin and hair.
End of Inferior Antihelix Crus (Sympathetic)
- Located at the terminal of the inferior antihelix crus.
- Functions as an antispasmodic and analgesic.
- Nourishes yin and supports yang.
- Treats pain of internal organs.
- Addresses palpitations, spontaneous sweating, and night sweating.
- Used for functional disorders of the autonomic nervous system.
Shen Men
- Located at the bifurcation points between the superior and inferior antihelix crus, in the lateral third of the triangular fossa.
- Provides sedation and calms the mind
- Relieves pain and clears heat.
- Treats insomnia, anxiety, and stress-related conditions.
Brain
- Located on the antitragus.
- Reinforces marrow and replenishes the brain.
- Relieves pain and calms the mind.
- Treats oligophrenia, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep
- Used for tinnitus due to kidney deficiency.
Occiput
- Located at the posterior superior corner of the lateral aspect of the antitragus.
- Provides sedation and analgesia.
- Eases the mind and removes wind.
- Treats dizziness, headache, and insomnia.
Endocrine
- Located at the base of cavum concha in the intertragic notch.
- Removes liver qi stagnation and regulates menstruation.
- Activates blood circulation and expels wind.
- Reinforces the lower energizer.
- Treats skin diseases and impotence.
- Addresses irregular menstruation and climacteric syndrome.
- Used for endocrine dysfunction.
Trachea
- Located in the area of the lung, between the mouth and heart points.
- Treats respiratory issues and voice disorders.
Jaw
- Located at the center of the 3rd section of the ear lobe.
- Relieves toothaches and submandibular arthritis.
- Treats toothache and jaw-related conditions.
Tonsil
- Located in the 8th section of the ear lobe.
- Relieves throat problems.
- Treats acute tonsillitis.
Section 4 of Ear Lobe (Neurasthenia)
- Located in the 4th section of the ear lobe.
- Balances water and fire, calms the heart, and eases the mind
- Treats toothache and neurasthenia.
Cheek Area
- Located on the ear lobe, at the posterior and superior aspect of the eye point.
- Removes obstructions from meridians in the facial region.
- Treats facial paralysis and other facial problems.
Antitragus Apex
- Located at the tip of the antitragic apex.
- Strengthens the lungs and stops asthma.
- Clears heat, expels toxins, and removes wind.
- Treats asthma, bronchitis, parotitis, and skin itching.
Inferior Tragic Notch
- Located at the inferior tragic notch point.
- Elevates blood pressure, reinforces qi, and elevates yang.
- Treats hypotension.
Internal Tubercle (Urticaria)
- Located at the midpoint between the finger and wrist points.
- Expels wind and stops itching.
Ear Apex
- Located at the tip of the auricle, superior to the helix when folded towards the tragus.
- Removes heat and wind
- Relieves spasms and pain.
- Pacifies the liver and clears vision.
- Treats fever, hypertension, eye inflammation, and painful conditions.
Anterior Ear Apex (Hemorrhoidal Nucleus)
- Located in the area between ear apex and superior root of auricle.
- Used for external and internal hemorrhoids (also used as assistant diagnosis for hemorrhoids).
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Description
This flashcard describes ear acupuncture points: Lung, End of Inferior Antihelix Crus (Sympathetic), Shen Men and Brain. Each point's location and functions are detailed, including their benefits for circulation, pain relief, sedation, and cognitive support.
