Helix Points Flashcards
List points located on the Helix of the external ear
Rectum, Urethra, External Genitalia, Anus, Er Jian, Liver Yang, Helix 1, Helix 2, Helix 3, Helix 4, Helix 5, Helix 6
List points located on the Helix Crus
Point Zero
List indications for the Rectum point
hemorrhoids, prolapse, fissures, tenesmus, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation
List indications for Urethra point
enuresis, Lin Syndrome, urinary block
List indications for External Genitalia point
genital herpes, urethritis, balanitis, eczema of scrotum, pruritus vulvae, impotence
List indications for Anus point
hemorrhoids, anal prolapse, anus itching
List indications for Er Jian
high fever, sore throat, irritability, upper body pain, headache, toothache, migraine, arthritis, painful diseases, respiratory tract infection, eye inflammation, HTN, neurasthenia, dizziness, eye diseases, eye stye, acute allergic disorders, dermatosis
When should one use caution in needling Er Jian?
hypotension
List indications for LV Yang
LV Yang Excess, LV Qi Stagnation, occipital headache, chronic hepatitis
List general indication for Helix 1-6
inflammations, especially respiratory, fever
Helix 1-3 are indicated for ____________
Helix 4-6 are indicated for ____________
acute conditions, Excess Heat
chronic conditions, vacuity heat
List indications specific to each of the Helix 1-6 points
Helix 1: wrist Helix 2: elbow Helix 3: shoulder Helix 4: neck Helix 5: otitis Helix 6: tonsilitis
List indications for Point Zero
mental/emotional disorders, hiccup, belching, nausea, indigestion, bleeding, especially internal, skin disorders: urticaria, eczema, acne, regulate sensitivity of other auricle points