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Ear acupuncture refers to a method of diagnosing and treating diseases by acupuncture with short milli-needle acupuncture or other methods to stimulate auricular points. There is a certain physiological connection between Erguo and various parts of the human body. The shape and color of the ear can help diagnose the disease, and stimulating the acupoints in the ear can prevent the disease. The treatment range is wide, the operation is convenient, and it has certain reference significance for the diagnosis of the disease.

Basic Information

Chinese name

Ear acupuncture

Foreign name

Auricular Acupuncture

Indication

Pain, inflammation, dysfunction, etc.

Contraindications

Habitual abortion, severe organic disease

Ear acupuncture and indication

According to the "Auricular Point Name and Part", there are 91 auricular points on the ear Guo, and the positioning and the main symptoms are described below:

Acupuncture point

(1) In the ear (MA-H1 ) Locate at the foot of the ear wheel. Indicates hiccup, urticaria, pruritus, pediatric enuresis, hemoptysis, and bleeding disorders.

(2) Rectum (MA-H2) Locate at the ear wheel above and before the spine of the ear wheel. Indication of constipation, diarrhea, prolapse of the anus, hemorrhoids.

(3) The urethra (MA-H3) is located above the rectal acupoint, and is located at the ear wheel which is flat with the lower edge of the lower foot of the opposite ear wheel. Indication of frequent urination, urgency, dysuria, urinary retention.

(4) External genitalia (MA-H4) Locate on the ear wheel that is flat with the upper edge of the lower foot of the opposite ear wheel. Indications of orchitis, epididymitis, pruritus of the vulva.

(5) Anus (MA-H5) located on the caster between the upper edge of the lower foot of the opposite wheel and the front edge of the upper foot of the opposite wheel. Indication of anal fissure and hemorrhoids.

(6) Ear tip (MA-H6) Position at the upper tip of the ear Guo that folds forward in half. Indications of fever, hypertension, acute conjunctivitis, stye, toothache, and insomnia.

(7) Nodule (MA-H7) Locate at the nodules of the ear wheel. Indication of dizziness, headache and hypertension.

(8) Wheel 1-4 (MA) The positioning is divided into 4 equal parts from the lower edge of the ear wheel nodule to the vertical cut of the wheel. Indications of fever, tonsillitis, upper respiratory tract infection.

Auricular point

In order to facilitate the acupoint selection, the ear boat is divided into 6 equal parts from top to bottom, that is, the ear boat 1 to 6 area.

(1) refers to (MA-SF1) located in the top of ear boat, that is, area 1 of ear boat. Indications for paronychia, finger pain and numbness.

(2) The wrist (MA-SF2) is positioned below the finger area, that is, the ear boat 2 area. Indication for wrist pain.

(3) Fengxi (MA) is located in front of the nodules, between the finger area and the wrist area, that is, the junction of the ear area 1 and area 2. Indication of urticaria, pruritus, allergic rhinitis.

(4) The elbow (MA-SF3) is located at the lower part of the wrist area, that is, the ear boat 3 area. Indications for epicondylitis of the humerus, pain in the elbow.

(5) The shoulder (MA-SF4) is located at the lower part of the elbow area, that is, ear area 4 and area 5. Indication of periarthritis of shoulder, shoulder pain.

(6) The clavicle (MA-SF5) is located at the lower part of the shoulder area, which is the 6th area of the ear boat. Indication of periarthritis of the shoulder.

3. Acupuncture points on the wheels

In order to facilitate acupuncture, the upper and lower feet of the pair of ear wheels are divided into three equal parts, from top to bottom, in order.

(1) Heel (MA-ahl) is positioned on the top of the upper foot of the opposite wheel, that is, the front upper end of the upper foot of the opposite wheel. Indication of heel pain.

(2) Toe The upper part of the upper leg of the opposite ear is positioned below the tip of the ear, that is, the upper end of the upper leg of the opposite ear. Indications for paronychia, pain in the toes.

(3) The ankle (MA-AH2) is positioned at the lower part of the toe and heel, that is, the lower half of the upper third of the upper leg of the pair of ear wheels. Injury ankle sprain.

(4) The knee (MA-AH3) is positioned at 1/3 of the upper foot of the opposite wheel. Indication of knee pain, sciatica.

(5) The hip (MA-AH4) is positioned at 1/3 of the upper and lower feet of the opposite wheel. Indication of hip pain, sciatica, and lumbosacral pain.

4. Acupuncture points on the feet

For the convenience of acupuncture, the lower leg of the pair of ear wheels is divided into front, middle and back.

(1) Hip (MA-AH5) Positioned 1/3 behind the lower leg of the opposite wheel. Indication of sciatica and gluteal fasciitis.

(2) The sciatic nerve (MA-AH6) is located 2/3 in front of the lower foot of the opposite ear. Indication of sciatica, paralysis of the lower limbs.

(3) Sympathetic (MA-AH7) Positioned at the intersection of the lower foot end of the opposite wheel and the inner edge of the wheel. Indications gastrointestinal spasm, angina pectoris, biliary angina, ureteral stones, autonomic dysfunction.

5. Acupuncture points

In order to facilitate the acupoint selection, the anti-wheel body is divided into 5 equal parts from the bifurcation of the upper and lower feet of the anti-wheel to the screen cut.

(1) The lumbosacral vertebra (MA) is positioned at 2/5 of the opposite ear wheel. Indications for lumbosacral pain.

(2) The abdomen (MA) is located at 2/5 of the opposite ear wheel, the anterior side of the lumbar and sacral vertebrae. Indication of abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, acute lumbar sprain, dysmenorrhea, postpartum contraction pain.

(3) The thoracic vertebra (MA-AH9) is located at 2/5 of the opposite ear wheel. Indication of chest pain, breast tenderness before menstruation, mastitis, insufficient postpartum milking.

(4) The chest (MA-AHll) is located in the opposite ear wheel 2/5, the anterior ear cavity edge of the thoracic spine. Indication of thoracic rib pain, intercostal neuralgia, chest tightness, mastitis.

(5) The cervical spine (MA-AH8) is positioned 1/5 below the opposite ear wheel. Attending the fall pillow and cervical syndrome.

(6) Jin (MA-AHl0) is located 1/5 below the opposite ear wheel , the anterior ear cavity edge of the cervical spine. Indication of falling pillow, neck pain.

6. Triangular fossa

In order to facilitate the acupoint selection, the triangular fossa is divided into three parts: front, middle, and back from the inner edge of the ear wheel to the bifurcation of the upper and lower feet of the opposite ear wheel.

(1) The corner socket (MA) is located at the front and upper part of the front 1/3 of the triangle socket. Indications for hypertension.

(2) The internal genitalia (MA) is located in the lower part of the anterior 1/3 of the triangular fossa. Indication of dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, excessive leucorrhea, functional uterine bleeding, impotence, nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation.

(3) In the angular fossa (MA) located in 1/3 of the triangular fossa. Indication of asthma.

(4) Shenmen (MA-TFl) is located at the upper part of the rear 1/3 of the triangular fossa. Indications of insomnia, dreaminess, withdrawal syndrome, epilepsy, hypertension, neurasthenia, and pain.

(5) The pelvic cavity (MA) is positioned at the lower part of the rear 1/3 of the triangular fossa. Indications of pelvic inflammatory disease and appendicitis.

7. Auricular acupoints

To facilitate acupoint selection, divide the outer and inner sides of the tragus into 2 equal parts.

(1) The upper screen (MA) is positioned at 1/2 of the outer surface of the tragus. Indication of pharyngitis and rhinitis.

(2) The lower screen (MA) is positioned 1/2 under the outer side of the tragus. Indications for rhinitis and stuffy nose.

(3) The outer ear (MA) is located on the screen near the front ear wheel. Indications for external ear canalitis, otitis media, and tinnitus.

(4) Screen tip (MA-T2) Position at the upper tip of the free edge of the tragus. Indications of fever, toothache and strabismus.

(5) External nose (MA-T1) located in the middle of the outer side of the tragus, that is, between the upper and lower screens. Indications for nasal vestibitis and rhinitis.

(6) The adrenal gland (MA) is located at the lower tip of the free margin of the tragus. Indication of hypotension, rheumatoid arthritis, mumps, streptomycin poisoning, dizziness, asthma, shock.

(7) Throat (MA-T3) Locate 1/2 of the inside surface of the tragus. Indications hoarseness, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, aphasia, asthma.

(8) The inner nose (MA) is positioned 1/2 under the inner side of the tragus. Indication of rhinitis, maxillary sinusitis, epistaxis.

(9) In front of the screen (MA) Position the lower part of the tragus in front of the screen. Indication of pharyngitis and stomatitis.

8. Points on the tragus

(1) Forehead weight (MA) Positioned in front of and below the outer side of the tragus. Indication for migraine and dizziness.

(2) Screen (MA) Positioned behind the screen cut and facing the lower part of the tragus. Indication of frontal sinusitis.

(3) Temporal (MA) located at the back of the outer side of the tragus. Indicates dizziness, headache, epilepsy, asthma, and neurasthenia.

(4) Pillow (MA) Positioned behind the outer side of the tragus. Indicates dizziness, headache, epilepsy, asthma, and neurasthenia.

(5) Cortex (MA-ATl) is positioned on the inner side of the tragus. Indication of pain, vivax, neurasthenia, pseudomyopia, insomnia.

(6) The screen tip (MA) is positioned at the tip of the free edge of the tragus. Indicate asthma, mumps, orchitis, epididymitis, and neurodermatitis.

(7) Margin (MA) is located on the free edge of the tragus, at the midpoint between the tragus tip and the screen cut. Indications of enuresis, inner ear vertigo, diabetes insipidus, and functional uterine bleeding.

(8) Brain stem (MA) is located at the notch of the screen. Indications of vertigo, headache, and pseudomyopia.

9. Auricular cavity points

(1) Mouth (MA-IC5) Positioned at the front 1/3 below the caster feet. Indication of facial paralysis, stomatitis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, withdrawal syndrome, periodontitis, glossitis.

(2) The esophagus (MA-IC6) is located in the middle 1/3 below the feet of the ear wheel. Indications for esophagitis and esophageal spasm.

(3) Cardia (MA-IC7) Positioned at the rear 1/3 below the feet of the ear wheel. Indications for cardia spasm, neurogenic vomiting.

(4) The stomach (MA) is located at the disappearance of the ear wheel and foot. Indications for gastric cramps, gastritis, gastric ulcers, insomnia, toothache, indigestion, nausea and vomiting, forehead pain.

(5) The spleen (MA) is located behind the upper ear cavity. Indication of abdominal distension, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, functional uterine bleeding, excessive leucorrhea, inner ear dizziness.

(6) Heart (MA) is located in the middle depression of the ear cavity. Indications: tachycardia, arrhythmia, angina pectoris, asthenia, neurasthenia, rickets, sore tongue.

(7) The trachea (MA-IC2) is located between the heart area and the external eardrum. Indication of asthma and bronchitis.

(8) Lung (MA-ICl) located around the heart and trachea, that is, the upper, outer and lower sides of the heart area. Assess asthma, chest tightness, hoarseness, pruritus, urticaria, constipation, withdrawal syndrome.

(9) Trifocal (MA-IC4) located below the external ear canal, between the lungs and the endocrine area. Indication of constipation, abdominal distension, pain on the outside of upper limbs.

(10) Endocrine (MA-IC3) located in the inter-screen notch, anterior lower part of the ear cavity. Indication of dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, menopause syndrome, acne, vivax, malaria, hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.

10. Auricular boat acupoints

(1) The duodenum (MA-SCl) is located 1/3 above and behind the ears of the ear wheels, inside the ear nail boat. Indicate duodenal ulcer, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, and pyloric spasm.

(2) Small intestine (MA-SC2) located in the middle 1/3 above the ears of the ear wheels, inside the ear nail boat. Indication of indigestion, abdominal pain, tachycardia, arrhythmia.

(3) Large intestine (MA-SC4) located at the front 1/3 above the ears of the ear wheels, inside the ear nail boat. Indication of diarrhea, constipation, cough, toothache, acne.

(4) The appendix (MA-SC3) is located at the junction between the small intestine and large intestine. Attending simple appendicitis and diarrhea.

(5) The boat angle (MA) is positioned at the front under the lower corner of the opposite wheel. Indications for prostatitis and urethritis.

(6) Bladder (MA-SC8) It is positioned in the middle of the lower part of the foot under the opposite ear. Indication of cystitis, enuresis, urinary retention, low back pain, sciatica.

(7) The kidney (MA) is located at the back of the lower foot under the opposite ear, namely directly above the small intestine. Indications of low back pain, tinnitus, neurasthenia, pyelonephritis, enuresis, asthma, irregular menstruation, impotence, nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation.

(8) The ureter (MA-SC7) is located between the kidney area and the bladder area. Indications for ureteral stone colic.

(9) Pancreas and gallbladder (MA-SC6) It is located at the upper back of the ear nail boat, that is, between the kidney area and the liver area. The left side is the pancreas and the right side is the bile. Indications for cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, biliary ascariasis, migraine, shingles, otitis media, tinnitus, and acute pancreatitis.

(10) Liver (MA-SCA) It is located at the back of the ear-boat, behind the stomach and duodenum. Indication of threat pain, dizziness, premenstrual tension, irregular menstruation, menopause syndrome, hypertension, pseudomyopia, and simple glaucoma.

(11) In the boat (MA) is located between the small intestine and the kidney area, that is, the center of the ear armor boat. Indication of abdominal pain, bloating, biliary ascariasis.

11. Auricular points

To facilitate acupoint selection, the earlobe is divided into 9 areas. Draw two parallel lines of equal distance between the edge of the earlobe and the lowest point of the lower edge of the earlobe, and draw two vertical bisectors on the second horizontal line, which is divided into 9 areas from front to back.

(1) The tooth (MA) is located in the front and upper part of the front of the earlobe, that is, area 1 of the earlobe. Indication of toothache, periodontitis, hypotension.

(2) The tongue (MA) is located in the middle and upper part of the front of the earlobe, that is, the 2 area of the earlobe. Indications for glossitis and stomatitis.

(3) The jaw (MA) is located on the front and back of the earlobe, that is, the 3 area of the earlobe. Indication of toothache and temporomandibular arthritis.

(4) Anterior lobe (MA) It is located in the front and middle of the earlobe, that is, the 4 area of the earlobe. Indication of neurasthenia and toothache.

(5) The eye (MA) is located in the center of the front of the earlobe, that is, area 5 of the earlobe. Indication of acute conjunctivitis, electrooptic ophthalmitis, stye, pseudomyopia.

(6) The inner ear (MA) is located in the middle of the front and back of the earlobe, that is, the 6 area of the earlobe. Indicates inner ear vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and otitis media.

(7) The cheek (MA) is located between the front of the earlobe and the inner ear area, that is, the junction of the earlobe areas 5 and 6. Indicates peripheral facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia, acne, flat warts, facial muscle spasm, and mumps.

(8) The tonsils (MA) are located in the lower part of the front of the earlobe, that is, the 8 area of the earlobe. Indication of tonsillitis and pharyngitis.

12. Auricular points

In order to facilitate acupoint selection, the back of the ear is divided into 5 zones. That is, the corresponding points of the back of the ear and the screen of the wheel are cut at the bifurcation of the upper and lower feet of the wheel. .

(1) Ear vest (MA) located on the upper part of the back of the ear. Indication of palpitations, insomnia, and dreams.

(2) Dorsal ear lung (MA) is located inside the dorsum of the ear. Indication of asthma and pruritus.

(3) Dorsal ear spleen (MA) is located at the center of the ear. Indication of stomach pain, indigestion and loss of appetite.

(4) Dorsal ear liver (MA) located in the middle and outer part of the ear. Indications for cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, and pain.

(5) Dorsal ear kidney (MA) located in the lower part of the back of the ear. Indicates dizziness, headache, and nervous breakdown

(6) Dorsal groove (MA) is located at the opposite groove and the upper and lower foot grooves. Indication of hypertension, pruritus of the skin.

13. Acupoints at the base of the ear

(1) The upper ear root (MA) is positioned at the top of the ear root. Indication of epistaxis.

(2) The ear root (MA) is located at the ear root of the groove behind the ear wheel. Indications for cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, biliary ascariasis, nasal congestion, tachycardia, abdominal pain, diarrhea.

(3) The root of the lower ear (MA) is located at the bottom of the ear . Indication of hypotension, paralysis of lower limbs, sequelae of polio.

Ear acupuncture point selection principle

1. Select points according to the corresponding parts of the disease

Such as gastric disease, stomach points, appendicitis, appendix points, shoulder pain, shoulder points, sore throat and throat points.

2. Select points according to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine

According to the theory of the Zangfu meridian theory, combining the symptoms of the disease to identify points. Such as tinnitus, choose the kidney point, because "kidney opens the ears to the ear"; eye disease choose the liver point, because "the liver opens the eye to the eye"; insomnia, choose the heart point, because of the "heart master"; "Wait.

3. Select points according to modern medical knowledge

For example, hypertension is selected for the hypotensive ditch, duodenal ulcer is selected for the duodenum, sympathy, arrhythmia is selected for the heart point, menstrual irregularity is selected for the uterine point, and infusion reaction is selected for the adrenal point.

4. Select points based on clinical experience

If the eyes are swollen and painful, choose the tip of the ear, choose the gate of the epilepsy, and the tooth point of the toothache. Selecting acupoints must be refined, and generally 2 to 3 acupoints are appropriate. If there is a disease on one side, take the same side, and if you have bilateral disease or viscera, choose a bilateral acupuncture point.

Ear acupuncture method

1. acupuncture

(1) After the diagnosis of acupoints and disinfection is clear, use the probe or ear acupoint detector to use the measured sensitive points or ear points as acupuncture points. Ear acupuncture must be disinfected strictly before acupuncture, first with iodine, then with alcohol to remove iodine.

(2) The body position and needle insertion are generally in the sitting position, such as those who are frail, ill, or mentally stressed should be in the lying position. The needles are stainless steel needles with a length of 28 to 30 and a length of 0.3 to 0.5 inches. When the needle is inserted, the left thumb and forefinger are fixed to the ear, and the middle finger supports the back of the acupuncture part, so that the depth of acupuncture can be grasped and the pain of acupuncture can be reduced. Then use your right thumb and forefinger to hold the needle and acupuncture at the stimulation point. Either use the quick insert method or the slow twist insert method. The depth of penetration should be controlled according to the thickness of the patient's ears. Generally, it penetrates into the skin for 2 to 3 minutes, which is based on standing without shaking after reaching the cartilage. After penetrating into the auricular point, if the affected part is strongly sensitive, the symptoms of the patient will be immediately reduced; if there is no local needle feeling, the direction, depth and angle of the needle need to be adjusted. The stimulus intensity and technique are comprehensively considered according to the disease condition, physical fitness, syndrome type, and tolerance level.

(3) The time for needle retention and needle removal is generally 15 to 30 minutes. The time for needle retention for chronic and painful diseases is appropriately extended. Children and the elderly should not stay more. In order to improve the curative effect, the needle can be moved every 10 minutes. When the needle is released after treatment, the doctor supports the ear with his left hand, and quickly pulls out the millet needle vertically with his right hand, and then compresses the needle hole with a dry cotton ball to prevent bleeding.

2. Buried needle method

It is a method of burying an intradermal needle into an auricular point to treat diseases. It is suitable for chronic and painful diseases, and has the purposes of continuous stimulation, consolidation of curative effects and prevention of recurrence. When using this method, the conventionally sterilized ears are fixed in the left hand, the needle handle of the intradermal needle is clamped with tweezers in the right hand, and the selected acupoint is gently pierced, and then fixed with adhesive tape. The affected side ear is usually buried, and if necessary, both ears are buried. Press the needle 3 times a day for 3 to 5 days each time. 5 times is a course of treatment.

3. Electroacupuncture

It is a therapy combined with milli-needle and pulse current stimulation. Clinically, it is more suitable for the syndromes of nervous system diseases, visceral spasms and asthma. After acupuncture is obtained, connect the two output wires on the electric needle machine. The knob of the acupuncture device should be rotated slowly and gradually adjusted to the required stimulus amount. Do not suddenly increase the stimulus to prevent accidents.

4. Pill pressing method

That is, a simple method of applying pressure pills to the surface of the ear points instead of the buried needle. This method can continuously stimulate acupoints, is safe and painless, and has no side effects. It is currently widely used in clinical practice.

The materials selected for the pelleting are taken locally, such as Wang Buling Seeds, Rapeseed, Mung Bean, Millet, White Mustard Seeds, etc. Wang Buling Seeds are now used clinically because of their smooth surface, suitable size and hardness. Wash it with boiling water for 2 minutes before application, and dry it for bottling.

At the time of application, the Wang Buliu seeds were attached to the center of the 0.6cm × 0.6cm adhesive tape, and tweezers were applied to the auricles. Press it 3 to 5 times a day by yourself, each time pressing for 30 to 60 seconds, and replace it once every 3 to 7 days, alternately with both ears. The intensity of the stimulus depends on the patient's condition. Generally, children, pregnant women, the elderly and the infirm, and the neurasthenia should use the light stimulation method, and the acute pain condition should use the strong stimulation method.

5. Acupoint injection

A small amount of medicine is injected into the auricular point, and the stimulation of the acupuncture point and the pharmacological effect of the drug are used to coordinately adjust the body function to promote the recovery of the disease and achieve the purpose of preventing and curing the disease.

Generally use a 1ml syringe and 6½ needles, draw the selected drug according to the condition, fix the ear with the left hand, and pierce the subcutaneous or subcutaneous skin of the auricle with the right hand. Use a conventional skin test to slowly push 0.1 to 0.3 ml of the drug to make the skin small. Piqiu, Guo Guo have swelling, redness, heat and other reactions. After the injection is completed, gently compress the pinhole with a sterile dry cotton ball. Once every other day.

Ear acupuncture scope

Painful disease

Such as various contusions, headaches, and neuropathic pain.

2. Inflammatory and infectious diseases

Such as periodontitis, sore throat, tonsillitis, influenza, mumps, whooping cough, acute and chronic colitis, bacillary dysentery and so on.

3. Dysfunction and reactive disease

Such as dizziness, hypertension, arrhythmia, neurasthenia, urticaria, asthma, rhinitis, purpura, etc.

4. Endocrine and metabolic disorders

Hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, diabetes, obesity, menopause syndrome, etc.

5. Other

It has the functions of oxytocin, lactation, prevention and treatment of transfusion or transfusion reaction, and also has the functions of cosmetology, smoking cessation, detoxification, delaying aging, disease prevention and health care.

Ear acupuncture precautions

1. Strict disinfection to prevent infection

Because the ears are outside, the surface is uneven, and the structure is special. The needle must be sterilized before acupuncture. Needles must be sterilized on the injured surface and inflammatory areas. 2.5% iodine should be applied in time if the pinholes become red and swollen after acupuncture to prevent suppurative chondritis happened.

2. For sprains and people with movement disorders

Appropriate activities should be taken after the needle is injected, which is conducive to improving the curative effect.

3. The needle should be banned for pregnant women who have habitual abortion.

4. People with severe organic disease and high anemia

Acupuncture should not be used, and strong stimulation should not be performed on patients with severe heart disease and hypertension.

5. Ear acupuncture treatment should pay attention to prevent the occurrence of halo acupuncture, if it occurs, it should be treated in time.