AntiTragus Flashcards
Brain Stem point location ***Important Point
Right at the Helix-Tragic Notch (at AntiHelix-AntiTragic Notch)
What are actions & indications of Brain Stem point?
Action: Benefits the brain
Indications:
-neurosis, schizophrenia
-post-concussion
Pituitary Gland aka Brain Point location (aka Middle Border or Central Rim) ***Important Point
Midway between Helix-Tragic Notch (brain stem) and AntiTragus Apex (Parotid)
What are the actions of the Pituitary Gland Point aka Brain Point?
Important point for Hormone disorders i.e. thyroid, infertility, and menopause; Regulates Pituitary/Stimulates Pituitary Regulates Menstruation Replenishes Brain Eases Mind Extinguishes Wind
What are the actions of the Pituitary Gland Point aka Brain Point?
hormone disorders, hyperthyroidism
dwarfism, acromegaly (+/- growth hormone)
polyuria (reduced ADH), diabetes mellitus
Cushing’s Syndrome (elevated ACTH)
Grave’s Disease (elevated TSH) impotence
Patotid Gland point location (aka Soothing Asthma, AntiTragic Apex)
At the tip of the AntiTragus (AntiTragic Apex)
rarely used
What are the actions of the Parotid Gland aka Soothing Asthma point?
Strengthens the LU
Stops Asthma & Wheezing
Clears Lung Heat, Anti-Toxin
Expels Wind
What are the indications of the Parotid Gland aka Soothing Asthma Point?
Acute Asthma attack, bronchitis
parotitis, cutaneous pruritis, neurodermatitis, itching skin
What is Occiput point location?
***Important point for H/A, dizziness, vertigo
Is Key point for imbalance
At posterior-superior corner of lateral aspect of AntiTragus
What are the actions of Occiput point?
Extinguishes Wind Sedates and Eases Mind; Tonifies LV Blood Relieves Pain Lower BP Brightens the Eyes
What are the indications of the Occiput point?
Emotional Stress, Insomnia, skin itching, coughing
Tai Yang headache, migraine, skin itching, coughing
Hypertension
various eye diseases, cataracts
What is the Temple point location?
On the anti-tragus midway between Forehead and Occiput points
What are the actions of the Temple point?
Sedates mind, analgesic point
What are the indications of the Temple point?
ShaoYang headache, one-sided headache
diminished hearing, ametropia (eye disorder)
What is the Forehead point location?
An anterior-inferior corner of the lateral aspect of Anti-tragus