Final Flashcards
The point known as Hypertension 2 is found in the same location (and is the same point) as which Master point
Tranquilizer
The point known as chinese hypertension 1 is located in/on which of the following in the ear
Triangular fossa
The uterus is found in/ on which Auricular structure
Triangular fossa
The posterior hypertensive groove spans two Auricular zones PG4-PG-8. As such, part fo the groove is located on the back of the antihelix body, while the other part extends superiority onto the posterior aspect of which Auricular substructure?
Superior crus
The Jerome point, thought to help control excessive sexual desire or compulsion is located in/ on which Auricular substructure
Lobular helix notch
Which mode of electro- acupuncture has been shown to have an effect on nerve growth?
Discontinuous
Musculoskeletal pain (dull, achy) is treated with
Low frequencies
Neuropathic pain is treated with?
High frequencies
Frequencies are measured in Hz which denote the number of pulsing peaks per
Second
What frequency releases beta-endorphin, a powerful endogenous opioid
2 hz
Mesoderm
Becomes muscles, bones, connective tissue
Endoderm
Becomes digestive
Ectoderm
Becomes nervous system and skin
Nerve for Mesoderm
Trigeminal
Nerve for Endoderm
Vagus
Nerve for Ectoderm
Cerebral
5 NP points
1) Sympathetic – calms the nervous system and helps with overall relaxation.
(2) Shen Men / “Spirit Gate” – reduces anxiety and nervousness.
(3) Kidney Point – for calming fears and healing internal organs.
(4) Liver Point – for detoxification, blood purification, and to quell aggression.
(5) Lung Point – promotes aeration and helps clients let go of grief.
Stop smoking points to consider
- Tranquilizer
- Shen Men
- Autonomic
- Point Zero
Also, mouth, and agressivity
Treatment for weight loss
- Appetite control- center of the external tragus
Where is the hypertensive groove?
PG-4-PG-8
Treatment for dysmenorrhea
Uterus, thalamus, shen men, autonomic
The Auricular spine is located entirely on the
Anti-Helix
Where is the cervical spine?
Anti-helix tail: LM14: base of anti-helix to LM-15: anti-helix curve