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Helix, AntiHelix, Sup Antihelix crus, Scapha, Tragus, Antitragus & extra Flashcards

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On End of Helix - above supratragic Notch, same level as LI point

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Rectum
2 Indications:
*Constipation/Hemorrhoids
*Diarrhea/Dysentery

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Level of lower border of Inferior antiHelix crus, same level with Bladder point

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Urethra
2 Indications:
*Enurisis
*Urinary block

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Level of upper border of Inferior Anti Helix crus

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External Genitalia
2 Indications:
*balantitis/urethritis
*impotence

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On edge of Helix, midway between Ear apex & superior auricular root

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Anus (hemorrhoid point) - Anterior Ear apex
2 Indications:
*hemorrhoids
*anal prolapse or itching

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When the ear is bent forward, the point is at tip of fold on superior aspect of helix

*CAM: At the tip of auricle & superior to Helix when folded towards tragus

Note: prick point to clear heat/allev fever or lower BP

A

Ear Apex/ Er Jian -prick to clear heat
2 Indications:
*HBP
*Clear Heat & Wind

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Located at center of auricle tubercle

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LV Yang - calms the LV
2 Indications:
*LV Yang excess
*occipital H/A

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Region from the lower border of Auricle Tubercle to midpoint of lower border of Auricle Lobule divided into five equal parts

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Helix 1-6

Indications:
All - Relieves Pain/Clear Heat
Helix 1 - 3 Acute - full heat
Helix 4-6 Chronic - vacuity heat
1 - wrist; 2 - elbow; 3 - shoulder
4 - neck; 5 - otitis; 6 - tonsilitis
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8
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The center of the Helix Crus

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Diaphragm/ Point “0”

Indications:

  • Calm shen
  • Stop internal bleeding
  • Expel wind / skin D/O’s
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Lower 1/3 of Antihelix body – Y shaped spiral

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cervical vertebrae; neck on inner edge
2 Indications:
*strengthen spine and nourish marrow
*pain in cervical vertebrae

neck; neck pain & HYPERthyroidism

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Middle one/third of AntiHelix body - Y shaped spiral

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Thoracic vertebrae; chest on inner edge
2 Indications:
*strengthen spine and nourish marrow
*pain or dysfx. of thoracic vertebra

chest; chest pain & herpes zoster

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Upper one/third of Anti Helix body - Y shaped spiral

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Lumbosacral vertebrae; ABD on inner edge
2 Indications:
*strengthen spine and nourish marrow
*pain in lumbosacral or sciatica

ABD; weight control & abd diseases

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12
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Midway between NECK point & Cervical point; what is a caution for this point?

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Thyroid - DO NOT USE IF HBP

2 Indications:

  • regulates hyper & hypo thyroidism; goiter
  • Raises Blood pressure/hypotension
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13
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Two points of inverted triangle with chest point & thoracic point

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Inferior - opposite side mammary gland
Superior - same side mammary gland

2 Indications:

  • mastitis
  • breast distention
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14
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At superior lateral corner of Superior Anti Helix crus

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Toe
2 Indications:
*pain
*toe dysfx.

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15
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At superior medial corner of superior Anti Helix crus

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Heel
2 Indications:
*Kidney Vacuity
*Pain & heel dysfx.

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Midway between Heel & Knee points

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Ankle
2 Indications:
*pain
*ankle dysfx.

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17
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In center of superior Anti Helix crus

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Knee
2 Indications:
*pain
*dysfx. of knee

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18
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On lower one-third of Superior AntiHelix crus

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Hip
2 Indications:
*pain
*hip dysfx.

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19
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At lateral 1/3 of Inferior Anti-Helix crus

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Buttocks
2 Indications:
*pain & dysfx. of hip & sacral region
*sciatica

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20
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At medial two-thirds of Inferior Anti Helix crus

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Sciatic Nerve/Ischium
Indications:
*sciatica

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21
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At end of Inferior Anti Helix Crus, near the upper edge; what is a caution for this point?

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Sympathetic Nerve - used in NADA protocol; CAUTION with hypotension, bleeding D/O’s, abd distention

Indications:

  • Regulates sympathetic & parasympathetic system
  • Inhibits GI secretion
  • relieves pain
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22
Q

At top of Scapha

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Fingers
2 Indications:
*Raynauds
*pain & dysfx of fingers

23
Q

Midpoint between Finger & Wrist points at about the same level as Auricular Tubercle (Inside of Tubercle)

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Wind Stream - Interior side of LV Yang point
2 Indications:
*Anti-Allergy - Rhinitis, asthma, hayfever
*Expels wind & stops itching - any kind of skin itching

24
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Midway between elbow & finger points

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Wrist
Indications:
*pain & dysfx. of wrist

25
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Midway between Fingers and Clavicle

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Elbow
Indications:
*pain & dysfx. of elbow

26
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Midway between Elbow and clavicle

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Shoulder
Indications:
*pain & dysfx. of shoulder

27
Q

Same level as notch between Anti Tragus and Anti Helix (on scapha level with Anti Helix Anti Tragic notch)

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Clavicle
2 Indications:
*pain & dysfx. near clavicle
*Takayashu’s disease - pulseless

28
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At lateral angle of triangular fossa at jx. of superior & inferior Anti Helix crura

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Pelvic Cavitiy
2 Indications:
*pelvic inflamm disease PID
*dysmenorrhea

29
Q

In upper part of Lateral 1/3 of Triangular Fossa (Inner Y dip) - Any contraindications?

CAM: At bifurcating point btwn Superior & Inferior AntiHelix Crus

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Ear Shen Men - part of NADA protocol; yes, VERY SEDATING - chronic ABD distention, slow digestion, constipation, paralysis of colon/bowels; depression

Indications:

  • Calms Shen - eases mind
  • lowers BP
  • Anti-allergy & Anti-Inflamm
30
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In center of Triangular Fossa (Inner Y dip)

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Triangular depression
Indications:
stops wheezing/asthma

31
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In MEDIAL 1/3 of Triangular Fossa - inside of ear flap

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Internal Genitalia (Uterus, Seminal palace) 
2 Indications:
*Gyn D/O's
*ovarian problems; gyn d/o's; menses
decreased sexual fx.
32
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In Inferior-medial aspect of Triangular Fossa, forming equilateral triangle with Sciatic & Sympathetic

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Constipation

Indication: Constipation

33
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In superior-lateral aspect of Triangular Fossa, just below where Anti Helix crus meets Helix

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Superior Triangular Fossa (lowering BP)
2 Indications:
*Hypertension
*Pacificies LV & removes wind

34
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In depression slightly anterior to Supra Tragic Notch (on tragus)

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External Ear
Indications:
*Tinnitus, impaired hearing, ear diseases/inflamm.
*Meniere’s Disease - dizziness/vertigo
*opens orifices - sinus inflamm., rhinitis

35
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Center of outer (lateral) aspect of tragus forming equilateral triangle with Tragic Apex & Adrenal

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External Nose (By SI 19)
2 Indications:
*nose obstructions, rhinitis “brandy-nose”
*acne, rosacea, chloasma

36
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At tip of UPPER prominence on border of tragus (upper hump)

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Tragic Apex
2 Indications:
*clears heat - high & low fever, inflamm.
*toothache

37
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At tip of LOWER prominence on border of Tragus (lower hump) - KNOWN as the 3-ANTI

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Adrenal - 3 Anti (Anti-Infamm, Anti-Rheum, Anti-Allergy)
Indications:
*Regulates adrenal (Addison’s disease/Cushing’s Syndrome)
*Arthritis
*HYPOtension - raises BP, shock

38
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In center of upper half of INNER aspect of tragus (behind thirst, inside wall of tragus)

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Throat (Pharynx/Larynx)
2 Indications:
*sore throat, hoarse voice
*acute/chronic pharyngitis - chronic laryngitis, tonsillitis
(plum pit Qi)
39
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In center of lower half of INNER aspect of tragus (behind Hunger, inside wall of tragus)

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Internal nose
2 Indications:
*rhinitis, sinusitis, nosebleeds
*congestion

40
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Midway between Tragic Apex & External Nose (SI 19)

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Thirst
2 Indications:
*Diabetes mellitus
*psychological thirst

41
Q

Midway between Adrenal & External Nose

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Hunger
2 Indications:
*weight control/overweight, eating D/O’s
*diabetes mellitus

42
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Right at Helix-Tragic Notch (at AntiHelix - Anti-Tragic Notch)

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Brain Stem
2 Indications:
*neurosis, schizophrenia - brain chemistry D/O's
*Post-concussion
strokes & LV wind
43
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Midway between Helix-Tragic Notch (Brain Stem) & Anti Tragus Apex (Parotid)

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Pituitary Gland (Brain point, Middle border, Central Rim)
2 Indications:
*hormone D/O’s polyuria, Cushings elevated ACTH, Grave’s TSH
*infertility/ lactation issues

44
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At tip of Anti-Tragus (Anti Tragic Apex)

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Parotid Gland (soothing Asthma, AntiTragic Apex)

2 Indications:

  • Acute Asthma attack, bronchitis - clears lung heat & Anti-toxin
  • neurodermatitis, itching skin - expels wind
45
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At POSTERIOR-SUPERIOR corner of lateral aspect of AntiTragus

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Occiput
2 Indications:
*dizziness, vertigo, epilepsy, lockjaw, motion sickness
*insomnia, skin itching
*Lowers BP & cataracts

TAI YANG H/A point

46
Q

On Anti Tragus midway between Forehead & Occiput points

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Temple
2 Indications:
*SHAO YANG H/A, one sided H/A
*diminished hearing, eye D/O’s ametropia

47
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At ANTERIOR-INFERIOR corner of lateral aspect of Anti Tragus

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Forehead
2 Indications:
* sedates mind, poor memory, concentration, depression
* YANG MING H/A, migraines, stiff neck
*nasal congestion
48
Q

A region in the anterior 1/2of inner wall of AntiTragus (can add to NADA protocol)

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Sub-Cortex region (Brain region)

2 Indications:

  • insomnia, depression, hyper & Hypotension
  • Burgers, Raynauds d/o
  • Chronic pain, H/A., migraine
  • constitutional weakness, shen disturbance, KD xu tinnitus, poor memory
49
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Triangular area enclosed by Pituitary gland, brain stem & midpoint btwn Pituitary and Occiput

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Dizziness region
2 Indications:
*Dizziness - any type
*Meniere’s Disease

50
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On INNER wall of AntiTragus - end of midline of inner wall near jx. of AntiTragus & Cavum Concha

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Thalamus

2 Indications:

  • regulates body temp, fever, chills
  • weight control, gyn d/o’s, menopause
  • diabetes mellitus
  • regulates BP, hyper & hypotension
51
Q

On INNER wall on AntiTragus - on midline of inner wall, .2cm below Parotid

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Testes
2 Indications:
*impotence, testitis
*prostatitis, sterility

52
Q

On INNER wall of AntiTragus - midway between Testes and Thalamus points

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Exciting (Excites Cerebral Cortex)
2 Indications:
*lethargy, overweight, low libido
*amenorrhea, enurisis

53
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On INNER wall of AntiTragus - Anterior-Inferior aspect of rim of AntiTragus where AntiTragus meets Inter Tragic notch

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Ovary

2 Indications:

  • regulates menses
  • ovarian cysts, infertility, ovaritis

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