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61 Cards in this Set
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Sympathetic Point (category and location) |
~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
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Sympathetic Point (A&I) |
~Balances activation of the Sympathetic Nervous System with Parasympathetic sedation ~Improves blood circulation by producing vasodilation & can correct irregular or rapid heart beats |
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Point Zero/Center Point (category and location) |
~Master Point ~located at notch of helix root |
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Point Zero/Center Point (A&I) |
~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 |
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Shen Men Point (category and location) |
~Master Point ~located 1/3 from the inner triangular fossa rim to the rim of the helix. "eye of the fish" |
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Shen Men Point (A&I) |
~Tranquilizes the mind, alleviates sterss, pain, tension, anxiety, depression, insomnia, restlessness, excessive sensitivity ~Supports all other Aricular reflex points |
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Diaphragm Point (location) |
~at the midpoint of the helix crus above the external auditory meatus |
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Diaphragm Point (A&I) |
~relaxes diaphragm; treats hiccup; treats trauma to diaphragm area; hiatal hernia; moves Lr Qi Stg; treats jaundice |
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Stomach Point (location) |
~at the outer end of the helix crus; in the area where the helix crus disappears |
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Stomach Point (A&I) |
~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
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Duodenum Point (location) |
~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 |
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Duodenum Point (A&I) |
~treats duodenal ulcer; helps with digestive d/o's |
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Small Intestine Point (location) |
~located 1/3 of the way from the superior outer border of the helix crus |
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Small Intestine Point (A&I) |
~SI problems of digestion and absorption ~diarrhea; constipation ~Ht palpitations, deficient lactation, d/o's along the meridian |
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Large Intestine Point (location) |
~located at the beginning of the superior outer border of the helix crux |
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Large Intestine Point (A&I) |
~treats LI d/o's: elimination, constipation, diarrhea ~treats nose, throat, bronchitis & d/o's along the meridian |
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Appendix Point (location) |
~located at the midpoint of the line from the SI to the LI of the right ear only. |
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Appendix Point (A&I) |
~acute & chronic appendicitis ~Dx: red, tender; chronic: white, protruding |
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Sigmoid (location) |
~located at the midpoint of the line from the SI to the LI on the left ear only |
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Sigmoid (A&I) |
~constipation, diarrhea ~Dx: white-constipation; red-diarrhea |
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Mouth (location) |
~located at the beginning of the inferior outer border of the helix crus, above the external auditory meatus |
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Mouth (A&I) |
~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
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Esophagus (location) |
~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 |
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Esophagus (A&I) |
~treats acid reflux, stuffy sensation in chest, plum-pit Qi, difficulty in swallowing |
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Cardia (location) |
~located 2/3 of the way from the inferior outer border of the helix crus |
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Cardia (A&I) |
~treats acid reflux, N/V, discomfort in the chest |
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Points in the Cymba Concha |
Prostate, Urinary Bladder, Ureter, Kidney, Gall Bladder/Pancreas, Edema, Liver, Relax Muscle |
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Prostate (location) |
located at the medial superior angle of the Cymba Concha (under inferior Crus of the Antihelix) |
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Prostate (A&I) |
~clears the LJ, removes obstruction from urethra ~treats prostititis, UTI's, Bld in Urine, painful urination, premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea |
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Urinary Bladder (Location)
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Located in the cymba concha, directly above the Large Intestine |
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Urinary Bladder (A&I) |
~treats urinary incontinence, frequent urination, enuresis, retention of urine, dribbling urination, difficult urination, painful urination, stones, LBP. ~anything having to do with physical urination |
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Ureter (location) |
Located btwn the Urinary Bladder and Kidney points |
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Ureter (A&I) |
~treats kidney stones, colic pain or ureter ~painful urination in local area |
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Kidney (location) |
Located in the cymba concha, above the Small Intestine Point. Directly in line below Shen Men |
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Kidney (A&I) |
~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 |
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Gall Bladder/Pancreas (location) |
Located btwn the Kidney & Liver pts, directly above the Duodenum pt |
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Gall Bladder/Pancreas (A&I) |
~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 |
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Edema/Ascites (location) |
Located above & slightly medial to small intesitine. Btwn SI, Ki, and Ureter pts |
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Edema/Ascites (A&I) |
~treats ascites, cirrhosis or Lr, intestinal adhesions. ~promotes water metabolism, supports free flow of water out of body
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Liver (location) |
Located at the posterior aspect of the ST and Duodenum pts ~in the cymba concha (bensky) |
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Liver (A&I) |
~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 |
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Relax Muscle (location)
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Located in the cymba concha, posterior to ST pt. (in btwn ST and Lr) |
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Relax Muscle (A&I) |
~relaxes muscles, important in anesthesia, treats hepatitis & liver cirrhosis |
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Point Combinations for Peripheral Neuropathy |
Shen Men, sympathetic, Lr, Brain, affected areas (i.e. fingers/toes etc), Affected spinal segment |
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Point Combinations to Stop Smoking |
Shen Men, Liver, Lungs (upper and lower), Kidney, Mouth, Stomach |
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Point Combinations for Fibrocystic Dz |
Shen Men, Sympathetic, Liver, Spleen/Stomach, Kidney, Mammary, Diaphragm |
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Seven Point Pain Formula |
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 |
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Points at and around the Helix Crus |
~Crus of Helix: Point Zero; Diaphragm
~Periphery of Crus of Helix: Stomach, Duodenum, SI, LI, Appendix, Sigmoid, Cardiac Orifice, Mouth, Esophagus
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Points in the Cavum Concha |
~Heart ~Upper Lung ~Lower Lung ~Trachea ~Spleen ~Hepatitis |
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Heart (location) |
Located in the depression at the center of the cavum concha. (use probe to find pt) |
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Heart (A&I) |
~TCM: memory, concentration, easy daytime sweating, insomnia, emotional problems, zang zao (anxiety/restlessness), eye problems ~ Angina, palpitations, chest tightness, circulation problems, hypertension |
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Upper Lung (location) |
Located in the depression above the Ht Pt. |
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Upper Lung (A&I) |
~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 |
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Lower Lung (location) |
located in the depression below the ht pt |
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Lower Lung (A&I) |
~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 |
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Trachea (location) |
Located in line with the Ht Pt |
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Trachea (A&I) |
~treats cough, breathing, throat & speech problems. Treats constricted trachea
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Spleen (location) |
located in the area extends down from Liver/Relax Muscle area to the antitragus. This pt lies in the middle of this area |
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Spleen (A&I) |
~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
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Hepatitis/Hepatomegaly (location) |
~on the left ear: located above relax muscle pt. ~on the right ear: located below relax muscle pt
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Hepatitis/Hepatomegaly (A&I) |
~Treats enlarged Liver, hepatitis |