Ask's Auricular Acupuncture

Front 1

Sympathetic Point (category and location)

Back 1

~Master Point

~located at the intersection of the superior boarder of the inferior crus of the anti-helix & medial to the boarder of the helix

Front 2

Sympathetic Point (A&I)

Back 2

~Balances activation of the Sympathetic Nervous System with Parasympathetic sedation

~Improves blood circulation by producing vasodilation & can correct irregular or rapid heart beats

Front 3

Point Zero/Center Point (category and location)

Back 3

~Master Point

~located at notch of helix root

Front 4

Point Zero/Center Point (A&I)

Back 4

~Bring whole body into homeostatic balance: a balance of energy, hormones & brain activity

~Serves as autonomic brain that controls visceral organs through the peripheral nerve ganglia

Front 5

Shen Men Point (category and location)

Back 5

~Master Point

~located 1/3 from the inner triangular fossa rim to the rim of the helix. "eye of the fish"

Front 6

Shen Men Point (A&I)

Back 6

~Tranquilizes the mind, alleviates sterss, pain, tension, anxiety, depression, insomnia, restlessness, excessive sensitivity

~Supports all other Aricular reflex points

Front 7

Diaphragm Point (location)

Back 7

~at the midpoint of the helix crus above the external auditory meatus

Front 8

Diaphragm Point (A&I)

Back 8

~relaxes diaphragm; treats hiccup; treats trauma to diaphragm area; hiatal hernia;

moves Lr Qi Stg; treats jaundice

Front 9

Stomach Point (location)

Back 9

~at the outer end of the helix crus; in the area where the helix crus disappears

Front 10

Stomach Point (A&I)

Back 10

~treats gastritis, gastric ulcer, gastric spasms

~tonifies MJ

~treats d/o's along the ST meridian-teeth, frontal HA, morning sickness

~Dx: red dots; swollen area

Front 11

Duodenum Point (location)

Back 11

~located 2/3 of the way from the superior outer border of the helix crus (which extends from the beginning of the helix crus) to the Stomach Point

Front 12

Duodenum Point (A&I)

Back 12

~treats duodenal ulcer; helps with digestive d/o's

Front 13

Small Intestine Point (location)

Back 13

~located 1/3 of the way from the superior outer border of the helix crus

Front 14

Small Intestine Point (A&I)

Back 14

~SI problems of digestion and absorption

~diarrhea; constipation

~Ht palpitations, deficient lactation, d/o's along the meridian

Front 15

Large Intestine Point (location)

Back 15

~located at the beginning of the superior outer border of the helix crux

Front 16

Large Intestine Point (A&I)

Back 16

~treats LI d/o's: elimination, constipation, diarrhea

~treats nose, throat, bronchitis & d/o's along the meridian

Front 17

Appendix Point (location)

Back 17

~located at the midpoint of the line from the SI to the LI of the right ear only.

Front 18

Appendix Point (A&I)

Back 18

~acute & chronic appendicitis

~Dx: red, tender; chronic: white, protruding

Front 19

Sigmoid (location)

Back 19

~located at the midpoint of the line from the SI to the LI on the left ear only

Front 20

Sigmoid (A&I)

Back 20

~constipation, diarrhea

~Dx: white-constipation; red-diarrhea

Front 21

Mouth (location)

Back 21

~located at the beginning of the inferior outer border of the helix crus, above the external auditory meatus

Front 22

Mouth (A&I)

Back 22

~oral disorders; TMJ; increase/decrease in weight; eating d/o's; also called anitfatigue point (due more to appetite than sleep)

~Stops cough

~Sedates and so might treat insomnia

~Dx: a depressed spot=missing teeth; swollen, edemitous=bleeding gums

Front 23

Esophagus (location)

Back 23

~located 1/3 of the way from the inferior outer border of the helix crus (which extends from the beginning of the helix crus) to the Stomach point

Front 24

Esophagus (A&I)

Back 24

~treats acid reflux, stuffy sensation in chest, plum-pit Qi, difficulty in swallowing

Front 25

Cardia (location)

Back 25

~located 2/3 of the way from the inferior outer border of the helix crus

Front 26

Cardia (A&I)

Back 26

~treats acid reflux, N/V, discomfort in the chest

Front 27

Points in the Cymba Concha

Back 27

Prostate, Urinary Bladder, Ureter, Kidney,

Gall Bladder/Pancreas, Edema, Liver, Relax Muscle

Front 28

Prostate (location)

Back 28

located at the medial superior angle of the Cymba Concha (under inferior Crus of the Antihelix)

Front 29

Prostate (A&I)

Back 29

~clears the LJ, removes obstruction from urethra

~treats prostititis, UTI's, Bld in Urine, painful urination, premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea

Front 30

Urinary Bladder (Location)

Back 30

Located in the cymba concha, directly above the Large Intestine

Front 31

Urinary Bladder (A&I)

Back 31

~treats urinary incontinence, frequent urination, enuresis, retention of urine, dribbling urination, difficult urination, painful urination, stones, LBP.

~anything having to do with physical urination

Front 32

Ureter (location)

Back 32

Located btwn the Urinary Bladder and Kidney points

Front 33

Ureter (A&I)

Back 33

~treats kidney stones, colic pain or ureter

~painful urination in local area

Front 34

Kidney (location)

Back 34

Located in the cymba concha, above the Small Intestine Point. Directly in line below Shen Men

Front 35

Kidney (A&I)

Back 35

~TCM: reinforces Kidneys, promotes hearing, replenishes marrow, benefits brain, assists in bone mending

~Treats nephritis, bladder problems, LBP, tinnitus, spermatorrhea, impotence, loose teeth, brain development

Front 36

Gall Bladder/Pancreas (location)

Back 36

Located btwn the Kidney & Liver pts, directly above the Duodenum pt

Front 37

Gall Bladder/Pancreas (A&I)

Back 37

~TCM: removes Lr Qi stg, removes Lr wind

~Treats diseases of Pancreas and Gall Bladder, bile duct, pancreatitis, migraine HA, insulin regulation, indigestion, cholecystitis, gall stones, chest, rib and side pn

Front 38

Edema/Ascites (location)

Back 38

Located above & slightly medial to small intesitine. Btwn SI, Ki, and Ureter pts

Front 39

Edema/Ascites (A&I)

Back 39

~treats ascites, cirrhosis or Lr, intestinal adhesions.

~promotes water metabolism, supports free flow of water out of body

Front 40

Liver (location)

Back 40

Located at the posterior aspect of the ST and Duodenum pts

~in the cymba concha (bensky)

Front 41

Liver (A&I)

Back 41

~TCM: clears Lr, promotes smooth flow of Qi and bld to relax muscles and tendons

~treats Lr Qi Stg. eye disorders, disorders of the lower abdomen, acute and chronic hepatitis, anemia, bld diseases, hemiplegia, regulates hormones and menstrual fxn

~Lumps or protrustion in the area may indicate fatty liver syndrome

Front 42

Relax Muscle (location)

Back 42

Located in the cymba concha, posterior to ST pt. (in btwn ST and Lr)

Front 43

Relax Muscle (A&I)

Back 43

~relaxes muscles, important in anesthesia, treats hepatitis & liver cirrhosis

Front 44

Point Combinations for Peripheral Neuropathy

Back 44

Shen Men, sympathetic, Lr, Brain, affected areas (i.e. fingers/toes etc), Affected spinal segment

Front 45

Point Combinations to Stop Smoking

Back 45

Shen Men, Liver, Lungs (upper and lower), Kidney, Mouth, Stomach

Front 46

Point Combinations for Fibrocystic Dz

Back 46

Shen Men, Sympathetic, Liver, Spleen/Stomach, Kidney, Mammary, Diaphragm

Front 47

Seven Point Pain Formula

Back 47

Shen Men, Sympathetic, Diaphragm, Brain, Adrenal, Liver, Relax Muscle, Related Body Pt

~can do in one ear and send pnt home with ear seeds in other ear. retain seeds 3-5 days

Front 48

Points at and around the Helix Crus

Back 48

~Crus of Helix: Point Zero; Diaphragm

~Periphery of Crus of Helix:

Stomach, Duodenum, SI, LI, Appendix, Sigmoid, Cardiac Orifice, Mouth, Esophagus

Front 49

Points in the Cavum Concha

Back 49

~Heart

~Upper Lung

~Lower Lung

~Trachea

~Spleen

~Hepatitis

Front 50

Heart (location)

Back 50

Located in the depression at the center of the cavum concha. (use probe to find pt)

Front 51

Heart (A&I)

Back 51

~TCM: memory, concentration, easy daytime sweating, insomnia, emotional problems, zang zao (anxiety/restlessness), eye problems

~ Angina, palpitations, chest tightness, circulation problems, hypertension

Front 52

Upper Lung (location)

Back 52

Located in the depression above the Ht Pt.

Front 53

Upper Lung (A&I)

Back 53

~TCM: regulates Qi, reinforces Qi, spontaneous sweating, acupuncture anesthesia

~major dermatological pt: reduces inflammation, irritation and promotes healing of skin and mucus membranes.

~some clinical trials suggest upper lung pt is for same side treatment, and lower lung pt is for opposite side treatments

Front 54

Lower Lung (location)

Back 54

located in the depression below the ht pt

Front 55

Lower Lung (A&I)

Back 55

~TCM: regulates Qi, reinforces Qi, spontaneous sweating, acupuncture anesthesia

~some clinical trials suggest upper lung pt is for same side treatment, and lower lung pt is for opposite side treatments

Front 56

Trachea (location)

Back 56

Located in line with the Ht Pt

Front 57

Trachea (A&I)

Back 57

~treats cough, breathing, throat & speech problems. Treats constricted trachea

Front 58

Spleen (location)

Back 58

located in the area extends down from Liver/Relax Muscle area to the antitragus. This pt lies in the middle of this area

Front 59

Spleen (A&I)

Back 59

~TCM: used for SP Qi Xu, Sp Yang Xu, dampness, blood production, muscles/flesh, regulates digestion, AB distention, fatigue, prolapse

~ some believe that it helps produce WBC, increase immunity

Front 60

Hepatitis/Hepatomegaly (location)

Back 60

~on the left ear: located above relax muscle pt.

~on the right ear: located below relax muscle pt

Front 61

Hepatitis/Hepatomegaly (A&I)

Back 61

~Treats enlarged Liver, hepatitis