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Helix, AntiHelix, Sup Antihelix crus, Scapha, Tragus, Antitragus & extra Flashcards

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On End of Helix - above supratragic Notch, same level as LI point

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Rectum
2 Indications:
*Constipation/Hemorrhoids
*Diarrhea/Dysentery

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Level of lower border of Inferior antiHelix crus, same level with Bladder point

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Urethra
2 Indications:
*Enurisis
*Urinary block

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Level of upper border of Inferior Anti Helix crus

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External Genitalia
2 Indications:
*balantitis/urethritis
*impotence

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On edge of Helix, midway between Ear apex & superior auricular root

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Anus (hemorrhoid point) - Anterior Ear apex
2 Indications:
*hemorrhoids
*anal prolapse or itching

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When the ear is bent forward, the point is at tip of fold on superior aspect of helix

*CAM: At the tip of auricle & superior to Helix when folded towards tragus

Note: prick point to clear heat/allev fever or lower BP

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Ear Apex/ Er Jian -prick to clear heat
2 Indications:
*HBP
*Clear Heat & Wind

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Located at center of auricle tubercle

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LV Yang - calms the LV
2 Indications:
*LV Yang excess
*occipital H/A

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Region from the lower border of Auricle Tubercle to midpoint of lower border of Auricle Lobule divided into five equal parts

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Helix 1-6

Indications:
All - Relieves Pain/Clear Heat
Helix 1 - 3 Acute - full heat
Helix 4-6 Chronic - vacuity heat
1 - wrist; 2 - elbow; 3 - shoulder
4 - neck; 5 - otitis; 6 - tonsilitis
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The center of the Helix Crus

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Diaphragm/ Point “0”

Indications:

  • Calm shen
  • Stop internal bleeding
  • Expel wind / skin D/O’s
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Lower 1/3 of Antihelix body – Y shaped spiral

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cervical vertebrae; neck on inner edge
2 Indications:
*strengthen spine and nourish marrow
*pain in cervical vertebrae

neck; neck pain & HYPERthyroidism

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Middle one/third of AntiHelix body - Y shaped spiral

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Thoracic vertebrae; chest on inner edge
2 Indications:
*strengthen spine and nourish marrow
*pain or dysfx. of thoracic vertebra

chest; chest pain & herpes zoster

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Upper one/third of Anti Helix body - Y shaped spiral

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Lumbosacral vertebrae; ABD on inner edge
2 Indications:
*strengthen spine and nourish marrow
*pain in lumbosacral or sciatica

ABD; weight control & abd diseases

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Midway between NECK point & Cervical point; what is a caution for this point?

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Thyroid - DO NOT USE IF HBP

2 Indications:

  • regulates hyper & hypo thyroidism; goiter
  • Raises Blood pressure/hypotension
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Two points of inverted triangle with chest point & thoracic point

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Inferior - opposite side mammary gland
Superior - same side mammary gland

2 Indications:

  • mastitis
  • breast distention
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At superior lateral corner of Superior Anti Helix crus

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Toe
2 Indications:
*pain
*toe dysfx.

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At superior medial corner of superior Anti Helix crus

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Heel
2 Indications:
*Kidney Vacuity
*Pain & heel dysfx.

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Midway between Heel & Knee points

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Ankle
2 Indications:
*pain
*ankle dysfx.

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In center of superior Anti Helix crus

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Knee
2 Indications:
*pain
*dysfx. of knee

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On lower one-third of Superior AntiHelix crus

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Hip
2 Indications:
*pain
*hip dysfx.

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At lateral 1/3 of Inferior Anti-Helix crus

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Buttocks
2 Indications:
*pain & dysfx. of hip & sacral region
*sciatica

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At medial two-thirds of Inferior Anti Helix crus

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Sciatic Nerve/Ischium
Indications:
*sciatica

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At end of Inferior Anti Helix Crus, near the upper edge; what is a caution for this point?

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Sympathetic Nerve - used in NADA protocol; CAUTION with hypotension, bleeding D/O’s, abd distention

Indications:

  • Regulates sympathetic & parasympathetic system
  • Inhibits GI secretion
  • relieves pain
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At top of Scapha

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Fingers
2 Indications:
*Raynauds
*pain & dysfx of fingers

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Midpoint between Finger & Wrist points at about the same level as Auricular Tubercle (Inside of Tubercle)

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Wind Stream - Interior side of LV Yang point
2 Indications:
*Anti-Allergy - Rhinitis, asthma, hayfever
*Expels wind & stops itching - any kind of skin itching

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Midway between elbow & finger points

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Wrist
Indications:
*pain & dysfx. of wrist

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Midway between Fingers and Clavicle
Elbow Indications: *pain & dysfx. of elbow
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Midway between Elbow and clavicle
Shoulder Indications: *pain & dysfx. of shoulder
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Same level as notch between Anti Tragus and Anti Helix (on scapha level with Anti Helix Anti Tragic notch)
Clavicle 2 Indications: *pain & dysfx. near clavicle *Takayashu's disease - pulseless
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At lateral angle of triangular fossa at jx. of superior & inferior Anti Helix crura
Pelvic Cavitiy 2 Indications: *pelvic inflamm disease PID *dysmenorrhea
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In upper part of Lateral 1/3 of Triangular Fossa (Inner Y dip) - Any contraindications? CAM: At bifurcating point btwn Superior & Inferior AntiHelix Crus
Ear Shen Men - part of NADA protocol; yes, VERY SEDATING - chronic ABD distention, slow digestion, constipation, paralysis of colon/bowels; depression Indications: * Calms Shen - eases mind * lowers BP * Anti-allergy & Anti-Inflamm
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In center of Triangular Fossa (Inner Y dip)
Triangular depression Indications: stops wheezing/asthma
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In MEDIAL 1/3 of Triangular Fossa - inside of ear flap
``` Internal Genitalia (Uterus, Seminal palace) 2 Indications: *Gyn D/O's *ovarian problems; gyn d/o's; menses decreased sexual fx. ```
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In Inferior-medial aspect of Triangular Fossa, forming equilateral triangle with Sciatic & Sympathetic
Constipation | Indication: Constipation
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In superior-lateral aspect of Triangular Fossa, just below where Anti Helix crus meets Helix
Superior Triangular Fossa (lowering BP) 2 Indications: *Hypertension *Pacificies LV & removes wind
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In depression slightly anterior to Supra Tragic Notch (on tragus)
External Ear Indications: *Tinnitus, impaired hearing, ear diseases/inflamm. *Meniere's Disease - dizziness/vertigo *opens orifices - sinus inflamm., rhinitis
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Center of outer (lateral) aspect of tragus forming equilateral triangle with Tragic Apex & Adrenal
External Nose (By SI 19) 2 Indications: *nose obstructions, rhinitis "brandy-nose" *acne, rosacea, chloasma
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At tip of UPPER prominence on border of tragus (upper hump)
Tragic Apex 2 Indications: *clears heat - high & low fever, inflamm. *toothache
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At tip of LOWER prominence on border of Tragus (lower hump) - KNOWN as the 3-ANTI
Adrenal - 3 Anti (Anti-Infamm, Anti-Rheum, Anti-Allergy) Indications: *Regulates adrenal (Addison's disease/Cushing's Syndrome) *Arthritis *HYPOtension - raises BP, shock
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In center of upper half of INNER aspect of tragus (behind thirst, inside wall of tragus)
``` Throat (Pharynx/Larynx) 2 Indications: *sore throat, hoarse voice *acute/chronic pharyngitis - chronic laryngitis, tonsillitis (plum pit Qi) ```
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In center of lower half of INNER aspect of tragus (behind Hunger, inside wall of tragus)
Internal nose 2 Indications: *rhinitis, sinusitis, nosebleeds *congestion
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Midway between Tragic Apex & External Nose (SI 19)
Thirst 2 Indications: *Diabetes mellitus *psychological thirst
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Midway between Adrenal & External Nose
Hunger 2 Indications: *weight control/overweight, eating D/O's *diabetes mellitus
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Right at Helix-Tragic Notch (at AntiHelix - Anti-Tragic Notch)
``` Brain Stem 2 Indications: *neurosis, schizophrenia - brain chemistry D/O's *Post-concussion strokes & LV wind ```
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Midway between Helix-Tragic Notch (Brain Stem) & Anti Tragus Apex (Parotid)
Pituitary Gland (Brain point, Middle border, Central Rim) 2 Indications: *hormone D/O's polyuria, Cushings elevated ACTH, Grave's TSH *infertility/ lactation issues
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At tip of Anti-Tragus (Anti Tragic Apex)
Parotid Gland (soothing Asthma, AntiTragic Apex) 2 Indications: * Acute Asthma attack, bronchitis - clears lung heat & Anti-toxin * neurodermatitis, itching skin - expels wind
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At POSTERIOR-SUPERIOR corner of lateral aspect of AntiTragus
``` Occiput 2 Indications: *dizziness, vertigo, epilepsy, lockjaw, motion sickness *insomnia, skin itching *Lowers BP & cataracts ``` TAI YANG H/A point
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On Anti Tragus midway between Forehead & Occiput points
Temple 2 Indications: *SHAO YANG H/A, one sided H/A *diminished hearing, eye D/O's ametropia
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At ANTERIOR-INFERIOR corner of lateral aspect of Anti Tragus
``` Forehead 2 Indications: * sedates mind, poor memory, concentration, depression * YANG MING H/A, migraines, stiff neck *nasal congestion ```
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A region in the anterior 1/2of inner wall of AntiTragus (can add to NADA protocol)
Sub-Cortex region (Brain region) 2 Indications: * insomnia, depression, hyper & Hypotension * Burgers, Raynauds d/o * Chronic pain, H/A., migraine * constitutional weakness, shen disturbance, KD xu tinnitus, poor memory
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Triangular area enclosed by Pituitary gland, brain stem & midpoint btwn Pituitary and Occiput
Dizziness region 2 Indications: *Dizziness - any type *Meniere's Disease
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On INNER wall of AntiTragus - end of midline of inner wall near jx. of AntiTragus & Cavum Concha
Thalamus 2 Indications: * regulates body temp, fever, chills * weight control, gyn d/o's, menopause * diabetes mellitus * regulates BP, hyper & hypotension
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On INNER wall on AntiTragus - on midline of inner wall, .2cm below Parotid
Testes 2 Indications: *impotence, testitis *prostatitis, sterility
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On INNER wall of AntiTragus - midway between Testes and Thalamus points
Exciting (Excites Cerebral Cortex) 2 Indications: *lethargy, overweight, low libido *amenorrhea, enurisis
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On INNER wall of AntiTragus - Anterior-Inferior aspect of rim of AntiTragus where AntiTragus meets Inter Tragic notch
Ovary 2 Indications: * regulates menses * ovarian cysts, infertility, ovaritis

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