Functional Points

Question 1

Where is Hypertension 2 (Tranquilizer Point)?

Answer 1

Midway between LM 10 and LM 9 at meeting point of cartilage of tragus and cheek
– Reduces High Blood Pressure

Question 2

Where is Hypertension 3?

SC?

Answer 2

Entire Superior Posterior Groove of Antihelix near head (behind ear)

Helps to relax! BP

Question 3

Where is Muscle Relaxation?

SC?

Answer 3

Anterior to SPLEEN Point (Area) - Inferior to ST point on floor of inferior concha

Muscle Tension, Fibromyalgia

Question 4

Where is Appetite Control?

SC?

Answer 4

Midpoint of Tragus (Level with External nose point - btw LM 11 and LM 10)… Vitality=LM11, Thirst btw Vitality and Appetite Control)

Decrease/Increase appetite

Question 5

Where is Alcoholic point?

Answer 5

Superior Concha on FLOOR midway between SI and KD(LM 16)

Hangovers, alcoholism - careful due to opposite effect

Question 6

Where is Mania Point?

SC?

Answer 6

Midpoint of LM 9 and LM 10 on inner edge of Tragus (level with Tranquilizer)

Hyperactivity, Mania, excessive talking

Question 7

Where is Nicotine point?

SC?

Answer 7

Between Adrenal (lvl with LM 10-inner edge of tragus) and Mania (MP of LM 10 and LM 9) points

Question 8

Where is Vitality point?

SC?

Answer 8

LM 11

Xu vs. Qi Stag - boost immune sys, hyper/hypothyroidism

Question 9

Where is Thirst point?

SC?

Answer 9

Between Appetite control (MP LM 10 and LM 11), and Vitality (LM 11) on Tragus
Decrease XS thirst

Question 10

Where is Dizziness point?

SC?

Answer 10

On Concha wall ‘behind’ Occiput point on inner surface of antitragus (similar to Ovary/testes point & forehead point)
Between LM13 and LM 14, on inside edge of Antitragus

Motion Sickness, Vertigo, Dizziness

Question 11

Where is Laterality?

SC?

Answer 11

Level with LM 10 and Adrenal Point ON FACE (posterior of sideburn)

Question 12

Where is Analgesia Point?

SC?

Answer 12

Superior Concha Ridge in ‘corner’, anterior to Duodenum (=above ST point)
Makes a triangle with Point 0 and ST point
Reduces pain for surgery (anesthesia)

Question 13

Where is Mercury Toxicity point?

Answer 13

Superior Concha on ‘floor’ midway between BL (behind LM17) and LI points

Question 14

Where is Heat Point?

Answer 14

Antihelix body at Jct of Inferior and Superior Crus

SC - peripheral vasodilation, reduces vascular infl’n, fever, sensation of heat
Similar to LI 11, SP 10, ST 43 etc.

Question 15

Sexual Desire Point

Answer 15

Center of groove where Helix Root meets superior border of Tragus (Straight up from LM 11)

Increases Libido, enhances sexual arousal

Question 16

Nervousness Point

Answer 16

Located above Tonsil 4 pt. and near LM 8 at the bottom of sec. 1 of Lobe

Relieves anxiety, worry, neurosis, neurasthenia

Question 17

Anti-Depressant (exterior)

“Joy Point”

Answer 17

Jct of Antitragus, Lobe + end of Scaphoid Fossa
Find LM 14, drop sl. forward and into groove where lobe and antitragus meet.

Endogenous depression, reactive depression, dysphoric mood, post-partum, chemo w tomoxofin side-effect

Question 18

Insomnia 1 and 2

Answer 18

In Scaphoid Fossa
1 - below ‘Wrist’ point
2 - above ‘Clavicle’ point

Insomnia, nervousness, restless sleep, XS dreaming

Question 19

Alertness

Answer 19

On Helix Tail, near LM 4, can be level with Insomnia 1

Question 20

Weather point

Answer 20

On Helix Root, midway from distance btw Rectum pt. and Autonomic
Or: External to Hemorrhoid Point

For sx’s triggered by or affected by weather factors

Question 21

Psychosomatic Reactions 1

Answer 21

Superior Helix Root, where it joins face, at level of LM1

Cases w/ strong psychological component, repressed emotional experiences, physical symptoms with clear psychological triggers

Question 22

Master Metabolism

Answer 22

in Lobe 7, MP of edge
Find LM 6 and slide down edge of Lobe or drop down from TMJ point

Any metabolic disorder incl - perimenopausal sx’s anorexia/ bulimia, irregular appetite, radical weight loss or weight gain due to thyroid condition, etc.

Question 23

Memory 2

Answer 23

Upper half of Lobe 4, above Master Sensorial (drop below Forehead pt)

Improves memory and attention
Can use with NaoQing and Allergy pt if “muzzy”

Question 24

Sneezing

Answer 24

In center of upper half of Lobe 5, above Internal Ear pt. (down from Temple in “fan” direction).
Remember - Vertex – Hippocampus – Internal ear

Question 25

Aggresivity 1

=Amygdala

Answer 25

In groove below antitragus cartilage, below notch of anterior Antitragus
(same as Amygdala)

Question 26

Master Omega
(= M. Cerebral)
“Worry Point”

Answer 26

Located just above LM 8 (= M. Cerebral)

Question 27

Where is Constipation Point?

SC?

Answer 27

Superior to LM 17 where Inferior Crus meets FLOOR of Triangular Fossa (Across from Shen Men anteriorly)
–Constipation, Indigestion (T- Lavender Color Cold)