Download 4. Auricular Points for lose weight

Clinical Application of Acupuncture
Auricular points
For
Lose Weight
Ear Points
Introduction
TCM holds that the ear is not an
isolated organ. It is a small whole
with close relations with zangfu
organs through channels and
collaterals. The physiological
functions of zangfu organs can be
regulated by pressing the ear
points.
Mechanism of Ear
Points for Losing Weight
Clinically, most patients’ hungry feeling can be reduced
by pressing the ear points before meals or when feel
hungry. With the treatment the patients feel relaxed in
the body and the weight can be reduced. The practice
proves that to lose weight with ear-therapy is a simple
and effective way.
Ear Points
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Internal
Genitalia
Large Intestine
Middle
Cymba
Conchae
Stomach
Small Intestine
Spleen
Explanations
of Ear Points
1. Brain Stem: on the medial side of antitragus. This is high centre
of vegetative, sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves, with the
regulating functions for the viscera. It can regulate the body
temperature, food-intake, endocrine system and emotional reactions,
indicated in simple obesity and dysfunctions of endocrine.
2. Subcortex: on the medial side of antitragus, at the lower 1/3 of the
midline. It can excite the cortex of brain
Explanations
of Ear Points
3. Endocrine: at the base of cavum conchae in the intertragic notch. It is
indicated in the diseases caused by the dysfunctions of endocrine system,
such as obesity.
4. Middle Cymba Conchae: in the center of Cymba Conchae. It can
induce diuresis to treat edema.
5. Shenmen: in the triangular fossa. It functions to calm the mind.
6. Internal Genitalia: in the depression of the center of the anterior 1/3 of
the triangular fossa. It is indicated in dysfunctions of endocrine system,
dysmenorrhea, seminal emission, and premature ejaculation, etc.
7. Forehead: at the anterior inferior corner of lateral aspect of antitragus. It is
an important point for promoting the functions of brain and clearing the mind
Explanations
of Ear Points
8. Sanjiao: superior to Endocrine at the base of Cavum Conchae. It is
indicated in abdominal distention, constipation, edema, and obesity, etc.
9. Stomach: at the area where the helix crus terminates. It is indicated in
various diseases of the stomach.
10. Lung: around the Heart. Functioning to induce diuresis and bowel
movements.
11. Spleen: at the posterior and superior part of Cavum Conchae. It is
good to strengthen the spleen in transportation and transformation,
indicated in abdominal distension, diarrhea, constipation, and edema, etc.
Explanations of Ear Points
12. Kidney: below the bifurcation between superior and inferior antihelix
crus. It has the functions to strengthen yang, replenish essence, unobstruct
the water passage, and tonify the body, indicated in lumbar pain, tinnitus,
nephritis, edema, and etc.
13. Liver: at the posterior and inferior part of Cymba Conchae. It has the
functions to clear up liver, regulate qi, activate blood, indicated in
premenstrual tension, irregular menstruation, climacteric syndrome, etc.
14. Large Intestine: at the medial 1/3 of superior aspect of helix crus. It has
the functions to clear up the large intestine, indicated in dysfunctions of
intestines, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal distension, etc.
15. Small Intestine: at the middle 1/3 of superior aspect of helix crus. It has
the functions to help separate the clear from the turbid indicated in
indigestion, dysfunctions of stomach and intestines.
Explanations of Ear Points
16. Thirst: at the midpoint between External Nose and Tragic Apex. It has
the function to control the volume of water intake.
17. Hunger: at the midpoint between External Nose and adrenal. It has the
functions to control the volume of food intake, reduce the hungry feeling.
18. Buttocks: at the posterior 1/3 of the inferior antihelix crus.
19. Abdomen: at the cavum border of Lumbosacral Vertebrae.
The last two points are used for local areas.
Principles for selecting points
1. To regulate the endocrine: Endocrine, Brain Stem, Uterus, and
Subcortex are selected for those who are obese due to dysfunctions of
endocrine system.
2. To enhance the excitement: Forehead should be selected for those who
are obese with somnolence.
3. To reduce intake of food: Brain Stem, Hunger and Thirst should be
selected for those who are obese due to overeating.
4. To increase the discharge: Lung, Kidney, Middle Cymba Conchae,
Large Intestine, Small Intestine, and Sanjiao, etc. should be selected to
increase the discharge of stools and urine.
5. Buttocks, Abdomen and so on can be selected accordingly.
Tips
•Selected 5-10 points each time.
•Tender spots of the patient
should be found out first.
• After disinfection, the herbal
seeds or ear-point needles are
fixed to the points with medical
adhesive tape.
Tips
Press with thumb and index
finger to get Deqi, then the
seeds or needles are kept for
2-3 days. Two ears are used
by turns.
The patient should press the
points at least 3 times a day.
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