Auricular Acupuncture: Points of the Helix – Loc, Func, Ind – Flashcards
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Helix-1 (abbr: HX-1); On the helix crus
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Location of ... EAR CENTER point
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Regulate the functions of the internal organs, especially the digestive system, stops bleeding and tranquilizes the mind.
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Functions of ... EAR CENTER point
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Hiccups, digestive spasms, vomiting, urticaria, cutaneous pruritus, hemoptysis, neurosis.
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Indications to use ... EAR CENTER point
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Helix-2 (abbr: HX-2); On the helix, near the supratragic notch, level with large intestine
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Location of ... RECTUM point
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Regulates intestines, relieves inflammation and pain, strengthens Spleen and reverses prolapse.
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Functions of ... RECTUM point
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Constipation, diarrhea, prolapse of rectum, internal and external hemorrhoids, incontinence of defecation, dysentery and enteritis.
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Indications to use ... RECTUM point
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Helix-3 (abbr: HX-3); On the helix, superior to RECTUM, level with BLADDER.
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Location of ... URETHRA point
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Promotes urination, treats stranguria; clears away Heat and removes Dampness.
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Functions of ... URETHRA point
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Frequent, urgent and painful urination, urinary tract infection, enuresis, retention of urine.
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Indications to use ... URETHRA point
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Helix-4 (abbr: HX-4); On the helix at level with the upper border of the INFERIOR ANTIHELIX CRUS, superior to URETHRA, level with SYMPATHETIC NERVE.
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Location of ... EXTERNAL GENITALIA point
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Clears away Heat and eliminates Dampness, expels Wind and stops itching, relieves inflammation and pain.
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Functions of ... EXTERNAL GENITALIA point
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Orchitis - testicle inflammation, pruritus of vulva, swelling and pain of external genitals, impotence.
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Indications to use ... EXTERNAL GENITALIA point
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Helix-5 (abbr: HX-5); Anterior to the TRIANGULAR FOSSA, on the helix at level with the anterior border of the SUPERIOR ANTIHELIX CRUS.
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Location of ... ANUS point
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Clears away Heat and eliminate swelling, dissolves hemorrhoids and stops pain, reversus prolapse.
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Functions of ... ANUS point
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Hemorrhoids, anal fissure, anus prolapse, and pruritus of anus.
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Indications to use ... ANUS point
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Helix-6,7 (abbr: HX-6,7); At the tip of the auricle when folded towards tragus, which is at the junction of HX-6 and HX-7.
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Location of ... EAR APEX point
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Disperses Wind and clears Heat, reduces body temperature, calms the Liver, suppresses yang and improves vision.
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Functions of ... EAR APEX point
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Fever, hypertension, headache, acute conjunctivitis, acute tonsillitis, insomnia. Use bleeding.
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Indications to use ... EAR APEX point
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Helix-8 (abbr: HX-8); At the helix tubercle.
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Location of ... TUBERCLE point
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Calms the Liver and suppresses Wind, dredges collaterals and stops pain.
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Functions of ... TUBERCLE point
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Dizziness, headache, hypertension, acute conjunctivitis.
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Indications to use ... TUBERCLE point
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Helix 1-6 (abbr: HX); 5 equal partitions of the helix, from the lower border of the helix tubercle, to the midpoint of the lower border of the earlobe.
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Location of ... HELIX 1-6 points
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Clears away Heat and detoxifies, eliminates swelling, calms the Liver and suppresses the Wind.
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Functions of ... HELIX 1-6 points
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Fever, tonsillitis, upper respiratory tract infection, hypertension.
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Indications to use ... HELIX 1-6 points
