Auricular Therapy – points in the helix – Flashcards
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Other names for Point Zero
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Middle Ear Diaphragm
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Point Zero - location
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Transverse ridge of the helix continuing backward into the ear cavity
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Point Zero - indications
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Hiccups Urticaria Infantile enuresis Jaundice Hemoptysis
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Rectum point - location
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On helix, just anterior to supra tragic notch
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Rectum point - indications
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Constipation Diarrhea Prolapse of anus Hemorrhoids Tenesmus
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Urethra point - location
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On helix, at level of lower border of inferior anti helix crus
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Urethra point - indications
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Enuresis Frequent/urgent/painful urination Urine retention
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External genitalia point - location
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On helix, level w/upper border of inferior anti helix crus
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External genitalia point - indications
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Impotence Inflammation of exterior genitalia Eczema of perineum
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Anus point - location
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On helix, at level of upper border of inferior anti helix crus
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Anus point - indications
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Internal/external hemorrhoids
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Ear apex point - location
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At tip of auricle when folded toward tragus
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Ear apex point - indications
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Fever Hypertension Conjunctivitis Hordeolum
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Liver Yang point - location
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At the Darwin's tubercle
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Liver Yang point - indications
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Dizziness Headache Hypertension
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Helix points 1-6 - locations
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Regions from lower border of auricular tubercle (helix 1) to midpoint of lower border of lobule (helix 6) is divided into five equal parts.
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Helix points - indications
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Tonsillitis URI Fever Hypertension
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Helix 4 - indications
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Clear heat Sore throat Diarrhea Skin disorders Fever
