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
What are the actions of the Forehead point?
Sedates mind, analgesic point
What are the indications of the Forehead point?
poor memory, poor concentration, depression
Yang Ming headache, migraine, stiff neck
nasal congestion
What is the Subcortex Region point location? (aka Brain Region)
A region in the anterior one-half of inner wall of Anti-Tragus?
What are the actions of Subcortex region aka Brain region point?
Regulates Nervous System Regulates Cardiovascular system Regulates Digestive System Relieves pain and eases mind Reinforces Marrow Replenish Brain
What are the indications of the Subcortex region point?
hypertension & hypotension, arteritis, phlebitis, arrythmia
Burger’s Disease, Raynaud’s disease
indigestion, gastritis, ulcers, liver disease
chronic pain, intractable headache, headache, migraine
constitutional weakness, mental retardation
dream disturbed sleep, mental diseases
tinnitus due to KD Deficiency, poor memory
Extra Points: What is the location of the Dizziness Region?
Triangular area enclosed by pituitary gland, brain stem, and midpoint between pituitary and occiput.
Extra Points: What are the indications of the Dizziness Region
any type of dizziness
Meniere’s Disease
Extra Points: What is the location of the Thalamus point?
On the inner wall of anti-tragus: end of midline of inner wall near junction of AntiTragus and Cavum Concha
Extra Points: What are the actions of the Thalamus point?
Regulates body temp Regulates metabolism Regulates endocrine glands Regulates Menses Regulates emotion
Extra Points: What are the indications of the Thalamus point?
fever, chills overweight/weight control gynecological disorders diabetes mellitis hyperthyroidism
Extra Points: What is the location of the Testes point?
On the inner wall of the anti-tragus: on midline of inner wall. 0.2 cm below Parotid
Extra Points: What are the indications of the testes point?
testitis, impotence, sterility, prostatitis
Extra Points: What is the location of the Exciting point?
On the inner wall of the anti-tragus: midway between the Testes and Thalamus points
Extra Points: What are the indications of the Exciting point?
lethargy, depression, nocturia, enuresis, overweight, impotence, ameorrhea
fatigue, slow metabolism, reproductive issues
Extra Points: What is the location of the Ovary point?
On the inner-wall of the anti-tragus: Anterior-inferior aspect of the rim of AntiTragus where AntiTragus meets intertragic notch
Extra Points: What are the actions of the Ovary point?
Regulates menses
Extra Points: What are the indications of the Ovary point?
irregular menses, ovarian cysts, ovaritis, infertility
