What Illnesses Can be Treated with Auricular Acupuncture?

Auricular acupuncture generally refers to the method of acupuncture or other methods to stimulate auricular acupoints to prevent diseases. The methods of diagnosing diseases through ear-ear and touch-ear and stimulating ear-guo to prevent and cure diseases have long been recorded in ancient Chinese literature. In the past 30 years, China has carried out a large number of clinical practice of ear acupuncture, and carried out experimental research with modern scientific knowledge, and gradually formed a unique ear acupuncture academic system in China. In addition to the traditional needle acupuncture, ear stimulation methods include electrical stimulation, needle embedding, bloodletting, injection, magnetic therapy, ear clip method, medicated method, plaster method, pill press method, laser method, etc More than 20 kinds.

Auricular acupuncture refers to the method of acupuncture or other methods to stimulate auricular acupoints to prevent diseases. The methods of diagnosing diseases through ear-ear and touch-ear and stimulating ear-guo to prevent and cure diseases have long been recorded in ancient Chinese literature. In the past 30 years, China has carried out a large number of clinical practice of ear acupuncture, and carried out experimental research with modern scientific knowledge, and gradually formed a unique ear acupuncture academic system in China. In addition to the traditional needle acupuncture, ear stimulation methods include electrical stimulation, needle embedding, bloodletting, injection, magnetic therapy, ear clip method, medicated method, plaster method, pill press method, laser method, etc More than 20 kinds.

At present, ear acupuncture has been used in dozens of countries including France, Germany, Japan, and the United States, and has become a unique medical technology attracting worldwide attention. "Lingshu · Interrogation" "Ears are gathered by the veins" points out the close connection between the ears and the meridians and internal organs. The use of acupuncture to stimulate the ear Guo to treat diseases has been scattered in the medical literature of various dynasties. It is also spread in the folk, but it has not formed a system.

Since the 1950s, by absorbing foreign research results, clinical applications have developed significantly and have become a systematic acupuncture therapy. Single-finger application of acupuncture to stimulate auricular points. Generally, a 0.5-inch short-handed needle is used. After routine disinfection, the ear is fixed with the left hand, and the right hand is inserted into the selected acupoint sensitive point. The depth of the needle should be determined according to the thickness of the ear. It is generally penetrated into the skin for 2 to 3 minutes to penetrate the cartilage but not the opposite skin. The needle can be twisted several times during the needle retention period to enhance stimulation. Once a day or once every other day. 10 consecutive times is a course of treatment. This method can be used to treat a variety of diseases in various clinical departments, especially for painful diseases. Now it has developed into acupuncture, warm acupuncture, electroacupuncture, water acupuncture, acupoint ion penetration, moxibustion, mutilation and bloodletting through simple acupuncture.

Clinical application of ear acupuncture

There are many stimulation methods of ear acupuncture, and the following are commonly used in clinical practice.

Milli-needle method

That is, acupuncture points are used to stimulate ear points to treat diseases. When the needle is inserted, the doctor fixes the ear with the thumb and forefinger of the left hand, and the middle finger supports the back of the ear at the acupuncture point. The reaction point or ear point.

2. Electroacupuncture method

Refers to a method that combines the traditional milli-needle method with pulsed current stimulation. The use of pulsed electrical stimulation with different waveforms strengthens the stimulation of acupuncture at auricular points, thereby achieving the purpose of enhancing the curative effect. All diseases suitable for ear acupuncture can be used.

3. Buried needle method

Refers to the method of burying an intradermal needle in an auricular point as a weak and long-lasting stimulus to achieve the purpose of treatment. With continuous stimulation and consolidation effect, it is suitable for some painful diseases, chronic diseases, or patients who cannot be treated every day for some reason. It can also be used to consolidate the curative effect of certain diseases.

4. Seed pressing method

Refers to the method of using hard and smooth small-grain drug seeds or pills to press ear acupuncture points to prevent and cure diseases, also known as bean pressing and pill pressing methods. It is a simple method based on ear needles and buried needles to treat diseases. . Not only can it receive the same efficacy as millet needles and buried needles, but also it is safe, non-invasive, painless, and can play a continuous stimulation role, which is easy to be accepted by patients. This method is suitable for a variety of conditions treated by ear acupuncture, and is particularly suitable for the elderly, children, patients who are afraid of pain, and those who need long-term ear point stimulation.

5. Warm Moxibustion

Refers to the method of stimulating the ear Guo with warming effect to treat diseases. It has the effects of warming the cold and clearing the meridians, and is mostly used for deficiency syndrome, cold syndrome, and paralysis syndrome. The materials for warming moxibustion can be moxa, moxa, wicker, Incense and so on.

6. Lancet

The treatment method of pricking and bleeding on the skin of the ear Guo with a triangular needle has the effects of sedation and resuscitation, antipyretic and detoxification, swelling and pain relief, and removing stasis and renewing stasis. Illness. Pregnant women, bleeding disorders and coagulopathy should not be used, and those with weak constitution should be used with caution.

7. Water needle method

That is, the medicine point injection method is a method of injecting a trace of medicine into the auricular point, and injecting stimulation to the auricular point and injecting the pharmacological effect of the medicine to achieve the purpose of treating the disease. According to the condition, the corresponding injection solution was selected. The needle used was a 1m1 syringe and a 26-gauge injection needle. The use of this method should pay attention to strict disinfection to achieve aseptic operation; all drugs that can cause allergic reactions, such as penicillin, procaine, must be tested for skin allergy before negative use; to understand the pharmacology of the selected drug Action, contraindications, expiration date, do not use drugs with large side effects and irritating and beyond the expiration date.

8. Magnetic Therapy

It is a method of applying magnetic field to auricular points to treat diseases. It has analgesic, antipruritic, hypnotic, antiasthmatic and adjusting autonomic nerve functions, and is suitable for various pain syndromes, asthma, skin diseases, neurasthenia, high blood pressure, etc.

9. Light Needle Method

Also known as auricular laser irradiation, it is a method of irradiating auricles with lasers that have stimulating and thermal effects on human tissues to treat diseases. It is a new therapy combining ancient ear acupuncture and modern laser technology. This method is painless and non-invasive, simple and easy to implement; it has a wide range of indications, and is particularly suitable for the treatment of hypertension, asthma, arrhythmia, dysmenorrhea, allergic rhinitis, and recurrent aphtha. At present, a helium-neon laser therapeutic device is commonly used in clinical practice. When used, the voltage should be adjusted to a stable output of the red laser beam, and the auricular points can be irradiated sequentially, each time 1-3 points, each point 3 to 5 minutes, 10 times For a course of treatment. Do not look directly into the laser beam to avoid damage. Wear protective glasses if necessary.

10. Massage method

It is a method of using hands to massage, lift and pinch different parts of ears and ears to prevent and cure diseases. Common methods include ear and ear acupressure and ear and acupoint massage. The former includes a full-ear massage, a hand wheel, and a pinch ear lobe. Full ear massage is to use both palms to sequentially massage the sides of the abdomen of the ear until the ear is congested and fever; the hand wheel is used to hold an empty fist with both hands, and massage the thumb and forefinger up and down along the outer ear wheel until the ear is congested and fever; Lift the earlobe by using both hands to lift the earlobe for 3 to 5 minutes. The above methods can be used for adjuvant treatment and health care of various diseases.

Auricular acupoint massage method is that the doctor uses a pressure stick to press or rub the auricular point, or the thumb can be pointed at the auricular point, the index finger is aligned with the back of the ear corresponding to the auricular point, and the thumb and forefinger are pressed simultaneously. This method can be used for various indications of ear acupuncture therapy. Ear acupuncture is widely used in clinical treatment of diseases, not only for the treatment of many functional diseases, but also for some organic diseases.

Ear acupuncture application

Ear acupuncture is widely used in clinical treatment of diseases, not only for the treatment of many functional diseases, but also for some organic diseases. Examples of its indications are as follows:

Various painful diseases

Such as headache, migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, intercostal neuralgia, shingles, sciatica and other neural pain; traumatic pain such as sprains, contusions, falling pillows; facial features, cranial brain, chest and abdomen, limbs and various Wound pains after surgery; headaches and low back pains after anesthesia have good analgesic effects.

2. Various inflammatory disorders

Such as acute combined meningitis, otitis media, periodontitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis, mumps, bronchitis, enteritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, rheumatoid arthritis, facial neuritis, peripheral neuritis, etc., have certain anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.

3. Some dysfunctional disorders

Such as vertigo, arrhythmia, hypertension, hyperhidrosis, intestinal dysfunction, irregular menstruation, enuresis, neurasthenia, snoring, etc., has a benign adjustment effect, and promote the relief and healing of the disease.

4. Allergies and Allergic Disorders

Such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, allergic colitis, urticaria, etc., can reduce inflammation, desensitization and improve immune function.

5. Endocrine and metabolic disorders

Such as simple goiter, hyperthyroidism, menopause syndrome, etc., can improve symptoms and reduce the amount of medicine and other auxiliary treatment.

6. Some infectious diseases

Such as bacillary dysentery, malaria, young flat warts, etc., have the ability to restore and improve the body's rabbit epidemic defense function, and accelerate the cure of the disease.

7. Various chronic conditions

Such as waist and leg pain, periarthritis, indigestion, limb numbness, etc., can improve symptoms and reduce pain. In addition to the above conditions, ear acupuncture can also be used in acupuncture anesthesia (ear acupuncture anesthesia). Can also be used in obstetrics and gynecology, such as oxytocin, lactation and so on. Can also be used to prevent colds, motion sickness, seasickness, as well as prevent and manage blood transfusion and transfusion reactions. It can also be used to quit smoking and lose weight.

Ear acupuncture treatment of common diseases

Acute gastritis

(1) Governance is to relieve liver and qi, and stomach analgesia.

(2) Take points for stomach, spleen, liver, sympathy, and Shenmen.

(3) Acupuncture method Select 2 to 3 points each time, and leave the needle for 15 to 30 minutes.

2. Gastric neurosis

(1) Governance is adjusted by the rule .

(2) Take points for stomach, liver, Shenmen, and occipital nerve.

(3) The acupuncture method uses 2 to 3 acupoints at a time, leaving the needles for 15 to 30 minutes, or pressing acupuncture points.

3. diaphragmatic spasm

(1) The rule of law is to reduce qi.

(2) Acupuncture points , stomach and liver.

(3) Acupuncture method: obliquely puncture 0.3 inch, strong stimulation, leave needle for 10 minutes.

4. Gastric cramps

(1) The rule is to relieve spasm and relieve pain.

(2) Stomach selection , sympathy, and Shenmen.

(3) Acupuncture method 0.3-inch oblique puncture , strong stimulation, leaving the needle for 15-30 minutes.

5. Indigestion

(1) The rule is to strengthen the spleen and stomach.

(2) Take the small intestine, stomach, pancreas, spleen and Shenmen.

(3) Acupuncture method: obliquely puncture 0.3 inch, medium stimulation, leave the needle for 15-30 minutes, or press acupuncture points.

6. Chronic enteritis

(1) The rule is to warm the spleen.

(2) Selecting the large intestine, small intestine, spleen, kidney, and endocrine.

(3) Acupuncture method: oblique puncture 0.3 inch, light stimulation, leave the needle for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or press acupuncture points with cocklebur.

7. Constipation

(1) Rule is followed by stagnation.

(2) Acupuncture points of the large intestine, lower rectum, and liver.

(3) Acupuncture method: obliquely puncture 0.3 inch, medium stimulation, leave the needle for 10-20 minutes, or press acupuncture points with cocklebur.

8. Chronic cholecystitis

(1) Governance is to relieve liver and biliary.

(2) Acupoints for gall bladder, liver, endocrine, sympathetic, and Shenmen.

(3) Acupuncture method oblique puncture . 0.3 inch, take 2 to 3 points each time, leave the needle for 20 to 30 minutes, use strong stimulation when the pain occurs.

9. Diabetes

(1) The rule is to clear the liver and gallbladder.

(2) Select points of pancreas, liver, gall, spleen, thirst, hunger, and endocrine.

(3) Acupuncture method: obliquely puncture 0.3 inch, light stimulation, leave needle for 10-20 minutes, or press acupuncture points with cocklebur.

10. Bronchitis

(1) Governance is to expel wind and cold, and to expel lungs and phlegm.

(2) Acupoints for bronchial, lung, Shenmen, and adrenal glands.

(3) Acupuncture method: obliquely puncture 0.3 inch, medium stimulation, leave needle for 15-30 minutes.

11. asthma

(1) The rule is to declare the lungs scattered and cold, and to relieve phlegm and asthma.

(2) Take points for lung, kidney, spleen, asthma, and adrenal glands.

(3) Acupuncture method: obliquely puncture 0.3 inch, lightly stimulate, leave the needle for 15-30 minutes, or press acupuncture points.

12. Colds and colds

(1) The rule is to expel the wind.

(2) Take the inner nose, throat, trachea, lungs, and adrenals of the acupoint .

(3) Acupuncture method: Take 2 to 3 points at a time, alternate the ears, obliquely puncture 0.3 inch, medium stimulation, leave the needle for 10-20 minutes.

13. Chest pain

(1) Governance disperses liver and qi.

(2) Acupoint sympathy, heart, chest, liver, and gall bladder.

(3) Acupuncture method: obliquely puncture 0.3 inch, medium stimulation, leave needle for 15-30 minutes.

14. Hypertension

(1) The rule is to cure liver yang.

(2) Acupoints to reduce blood pressure, sympathy, heart, liver, and Shenmen.

(3) Acupuncture method The blood pressure of the ditch is reduced, and then the remaining four points are directly pierced, lightly stimulated, and left for 10-20 minutes. If blood pressure continues to be higher than normal, Xuanzizi acupoint method can be used.

15. arrhythmia

(1) Governance nourishes and calms the nerves.

(2) Acupuncture heart, sympathy, Shenmen, subcortex.

(3) Acupuncture method: 0.3-inch oblique puncture , light stimulation, leaving needle for 15-30 minutes.

16. Iron deficiency anemia

(1) Governance is to strengthen the spleen, nourish qi, and nourish blood.

(2) Take points for liver, spleen, stomach, small intestine, and endocrine.

(3) Acupuncture method Psyllium acupoint presses acupuncture points for a long time to stimulate.

17. Coronary heart disease

(1) The rule is Tongyang Xuanbi.

(2) Acupoints: heart, kidney, sympathy, endocrine, adrenal gland, subcortex.

(3) Acupuncture method Select 2-3 acupoints each time, obliquely puncture 0.3 inch, light stimulation, leave needle for 20-40 minutes.

18. headache

(1) The rule is to expel wind and cold.

(2) Acupoint pillow, forehead, Shenmen, lung, and subcortex.

(3) Acupuncture method: obliquely puncture 0.3 inch, medium stimulation, leave the needle for 30 minutes to 1 hour. If you have a tough headache, strong stimulation, twist the needle for about 2 minutes, and you can also bury the needle for 1 to 7 days after finding an effective stimulation point. If migraine, add temples.

19. insomnia

(1) Governance is at ease, regulating liver and kidney.

(2) Acupoints are taken from the aura , subcortex, heart, liver, and kidney.

(3) Acupuncture method: 0.3-inch oblique puncture , light stimulation, leaving the needle for 15-30 minutes, or burying the needle at the effective stimulation point for 1-7 days.

20. Dizziness

(1) The rule is that the liver is quenched.

(2) Take points for liver, heart, Shenmen, sympathy, and sun.

(3) Acupuncture method: 0.3-inch oblique puncture , light stimulation, leave the needle for 15-30 minutes, and twist the needle intermittently in the liver and temple 2 to 5 times.

21. heatstroke

(1) The rule is to relieve heat.

(2) Acupoint pillow, heart and adrenal glands.

(3) Acupuncture method: 0.3-inch oblique puncture , strong stimulation, leave the needle for 5 minutes, and twist the needle 3 to 5 times.

22. Epilepsy

(1) Zhizezhen wakes up.

(2) Acupoints for the gate, heart, pillow, and adrenal glands.

(3) Acupuncture method: obliquely puncture 0.3 inch, medium stimulation, leave needle for 30 minutes. For 1 hour, the needle can be buried at the effective stimulation point for 1 to 7 days. If a sudden attack occurs, use a strong stimulus, twist the needle continuously, and start the needle when you wake up.

23. Neurological Aphasia

(1) Rule is to clear the meridian.

(2) Acupuncture tongue and upper ear root.

(3) Acupuncture method: 0.3-inch oblique puncture , medium stimulation, leave the needle for 30 minutes to 1 hour, twist the needle intermittently 3 to 5 times, or bury the needle 1 to 7 days under the skin.

24. Facial spasm

(1) The rule is to channel the Qi of the affected area.

(2) Acupoint cheek, Shenmen, heart, liver.

(3) Acupuncture method: 0.3-inch oblique puncture , strong stimulation, leave the needle for 30 minutes to 1 hour, twist the needle intermittently 3 to 5 times, or bury the needle subcutaneously for 1 to 7 days.

25. Schizophrenia

(1) The rule is to clear the heart and clear the phlegm, expelling phlegm and reducing turbidity.

(2) Acupoints are taken from the gate, heart, spleen, pillow, and stomach.

(3) Acupuncture method: 0.3-inch oblique puncture , medium stimulation, leave the needle for 30 minutes to one hour, and twist the needle intermittently for 3 to 5 times in Shenmen and Xin points. Needles can also be buried at effective stimulation points for 1 to 7 days.

26. Frequent urination

(1) Governance is tonifying the kidneys and aphrodisiac, and tonic waterways.

(2) Acupoints for bladder, kidney, adrenal gland, urethra, testis, Shenmen.

(3) Acupuncture method: 0.3-inch oblique puncture , light stimulation, leaving the needle for 30 minutes-1 hour, or pressing acupuncture points with cocklebur for continuous stimulation.

27. Ureteral stones

(1) Rule is to clear the watercourse.

(2) Acupoint ureter, bladder, kidney, sympathy.

(3) Acupuncture method: 0.3-inch oblique puncture , medium stimulation, leaving the needle for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or burying the needle at the effective stimulation point for 1 to 7 days.

28. Prostatitis

(1) Governance is good for hydroponics.

(2) Acupoint urethra, external genitalia, kidney, lung, endocrine, adrenal gland.

(3) Acupuncture method Select 2 to 3 points each time, alternately use, light stimulation, leave the needle for 30 minutes to 1 hour, twist the needle 3 to 5 times, or use psyllium to press the point for a long time to stimulate.

29. Impotence, Premature Ejaculation

(1) The rule is tonify the kidney and impotence.

(2) Acupoints: kidney, adrenal gland, external genitalia, endocrine, testis, Shenmen.

(3) Acupuncture methods: Choose 2 to 3 points at a time, alternately use, light stimulation, leave the needle for 1 to 2 hours, or bury the needle subcutaneously at the effective stimulation point.

30. Urinary retention, urinary incontinence

(1) The rule is to lower the focus and regulate the bladder.

(2) Acupoint bladder, urethra, sympathy, kidney, external genitalia, Shenmen.

(3) Acupuncture method Select 3 to 4 points each time, alternately use, medium stimulation, leave the needle for 5 to 15 minutes, and twist the needle intermittently 3 to 5 times.

31. Acute Tonsillitis

(1) The rule is clearing heat and swallowing.

(2) Selecting tonsils and throat.

(3) Acupuncture method: 0.3 inch oblique puncture , strong stimulation, leaving the needle for 5 to 15 minutes, and twisting the needle intermittently 3 to 5 times.

32. Acute Mastitis

(1) Governance Tongli breast canal, clearing away heat and poison.

(2) Acupoints: breast, chest, pillow, endocrine.

(3) Acupuncture method: 0.3-inch oblique puncture , medium stimulation, needle retention for 10-20 minutes, intermittent twisting of breast and thoracic acupuncture points 3 to 5 times.

33. Dysmenorrhea

(1) The rule is to dredge the meridian energy.

(2) Acupoints are taken from the uterus, ovary, sympathy, endocrine, kidney, liver, and Shenmen.

(3) Acupuncture method Select 3 to 4 points each time, alternately use, strong stimulation, leave the needle for 15-30 minutes, twist the needle intermittently 5 times.

34. Irregular menstruation

(1) Governance regulates responsibility.

(2) Take points for ovary, kidney, endocrine and uterus.

(3) Acupuncture method: 0.3-inch oblique puncture , light stimulation, leaving the needle for 15-30 minutes, twisting the needle lightly 1-3 times, or prolonged stimulation by pressing the acupoints of the psyllium.

35. Uterine prolapse

(1) The rule is to boost qi.

(2) Acupoints are taken from the uterus, external genitalia, kidney, and adrenal glands.

(3) Acupuncture method: 0.3 inch oblique puncture , light stimulation, leaving the needle for 30 minutes to 1 hour, and twisting the needle lightly 3 to 5 times. Or bury the needle subcutaneously at the effective stimulation point for 1 to 7 days.

36. Toothache

(1) Rule is to clear the Qi of the affected area.

(2) Acupuncture points, toothache, stomach and stomach.

(3) Acupuncture method: 0.3-inch oblique puncture , strong stimulation, twisting the needle intermittently, and starting needle after pain relief.

37. Tinnitus

(1) Govern the yin and yang, and channel the ears' qi.

(2) Acupoints: kidney, adrenal gland, pillow, inner ear and outer ear.

(3) Acupuncture methods take 2 to 3 points at a time and use them alternately. Stimulate lightly, leave needle for 1-2 hours. Or bury the needle subcutaneously for 1 to 7 days at the effective stimulation point.

38. Allergic rhinitis

(1) The rule is to declare the lungs and nasal tongs.

(2) Acupuncture points of nose, adrenal gland, lung, forehead, sympathy.

(3) Acupuncture method Select 2 to 3 points at a time, alternately use, medium stimulation, leave the needle for 15 to 30 minutes, twist the needle intermittently 3 to 5 times at the inner nose and lung points.

39. Conjunctivitis

(1) Rule is to relieve wind and heat.

(2) Acupoints for liver, eyes and eyes.

(3) Acupuncture method: 0.3-inch oblique puncture , strong stimulation, leaving the needle for 5 to 15 minutes, and gently twisting the needle 1 to 3 times.

40. Glaucoma

(1) Rule it out .

(2) Acupoints for liver, eyes, and eyes 1, blood pressure relief ditch.

(3) Acupuncture method: obliquely puncture 0.3 inch, medium stimulation, leave needle for 15-30 minutes. Hemorrhage of puncture in the hypotensive groove, once every 2 to 3 days.

41. Hives

(1) The rule is to relieve wind and relieve itching.

(2) Take points for lung, liver, heart, and upper back.

(3) Acupuncture method: After acupuncture at the upper back point, the needle should be lifted, and the lung, liver, and heart points should be punctured 0.3 inches, medium stimulation, leave the needle for 5 to 15 minutes, and twist the needle 3 times.

42. Cervical Spondylosis

(1) Rule is to clear the meridian.

(2) Take the neck, pillow, elbow and wrist.

(3) Acupuncture method: obliquely puncture 0.3 inch, medium stimulation, leave the needle for 30 minutes to 1 hour, and twist the needle intermittently 3 to 5 times.

43. Periarthritis of the shoulder

(1) The rule is to clear the meridians and channels, and smooth the joints.

(2) Acupoint taking shoulder and pillow.

(3) Acupuncture method When the pain is severe, oblique puncture 0.3 inches, strong stimulation, twist the needle intermittently, and start the needle after pain relief. Chronic pain patients use psyllium to press points or bury needles under the skin.

44. Acute Lumbar Sprain

(1) Governance is to promote blood circulation and clear blood stasis, and to clear meridians and channels.

(2) Take the lumbar spine.

(3) Acupuncture method: pierce 0.3 inch straight, strong stimulation, twist the needle intermittently, and at the same time let the patient slowly do the flexion and extension of the waist.

45. Sciatica

(1) Governance is to dredge the qi.

(2) Select points of sciatic nerve, knee, ankle and lumbar spine.

(3) Acupuncture method: Directly puncture 0.3 inch, medium stimulation, leave the needle for 15-30 minutes, twist the needle intermittently 3 to 5 times, or bury the needle subcutaneously for 1 to 7 days.

46. Sprained ankle

(1) The rule is to activate blood and relieve pain.

(2) Take the ankle.

(3) Acupuncture method: Directly puncture 0.3 inch, strong stimulation, twist the needle intermittently, and move the ankle joint at the same time.

Ear acupuncture considerations

1. Strict disinfection to prevent infection. Auricularia is exposed to the outside, has a special structure, has poor blood circulation, is susceptible to infection, and easily spreads to cartilage after infection. In severe cases, it can cause cartilage necrosis and atrophy, resulting in auricularia deformities. Therefore, attention should be paid to prevention. Once infected, corresponding measures should be taken immediately, such as local redness, swelling and pain, you can apply iodine, 2 to 3 times a day; in severe cases, topically apply Sihuang cream or anti-inflammatory antibacterial ointment, and oral antibiotics. Such as local purulence, aversion to fever, increased white blood cell count, and chondritis, when the corresponding antibiotic injection is used, and the affected area is rinsed with gentamicin, it can also be used with oral heat-clearing and antidote, external application of Chinese herbal medicine and topical moxa moxibustion.

2. There are eczema, ulcers, frostbite ulcers, etc. on the ear ears, which should not be treated with auricular points.

3. Ear acupuncture treatment is not allowed for pregnant women with habitual abortion; women should also be used with caution during pregnancy, especially the uterus, ovary, endocrine, kidney and other points should not be used.

4. For the elderly and infirm, those with severe organic diseases, and those with hypertension, they should take appropriate rest before treatment. The treatment should be gentle and the stimulation should not be too large to prevent accidents.

5. Auricular acupuncture may also cause halo stitches, which should be prevented and dealt with in a timely manner.

6. For patients with limb movement disorders and sprains, during the acupuncture of ear acupuncture, appropriate amount of limb movement and functional exercise should be equipped to help improve the efficacy.