Week 1 Flashcards
Rectum Point - Actions/Indications
treats local - hemorrhoids, prolapse, fissures, tenesmus, diarrhea, dysentry, constipation
Rectum point - Location
On the end of the Helix, above SupraTragic Notch, same level as LI point
Urethra Point - Location
Level of lower border of Inferior AntiHelix Crus, same level with UB point
Urethra Point - Actions/Indications
treats local - enuresis, Lin syndrome, urinary block
External Genitalia Point - Location
Level of upper border of Inferior AntiHelix Crus
External Genitalia Point - Action/Indications
treats local - urethritis, inflammation of penis, eczema of scrotum, pruritis, vulvae, impotence
Anus Point - aka Hemorrhoid Point - aka Anterior Ear Apex
Location
On the edge of the helix, midway between Ear Apex & Superior Auricular Root
Anus Point - aka Hemorrhoid Point - aka Anterior Ear Apex
Indications
local point - hemorrhoids, anal prolapse, anus itching
Er Jian aka Ear Apex - Location
Ear Apex - note: prick point to Clear Heat (alleviate fever) or Lower Blood Pressure
Er Jian - Actions
Clears Excess Heat & Wind Relieves Pain, Activates Blood, Removes Stasis Anti-inflammation Lower BP and pacifies LV Promotes Sedation Clears and Improves Vision Promotes anti-allergy
Er Jian - Indications
prick for high fever, sore throat, irritability
upper body pain, h/a, toothache, migraine, arthritis, painful diseases
respiratory tract infection, eye inflammation
hypertension (prick to bleed)
neurathenia, dizziness
diseases of eye, eye stye
acute allergic disorder, dermatosis
CAUTION: hypotension low blood pressure
Liver Yang aka Lesser Occipital Nerve
Location
Located at center of Auricle Tubercle
Liver Yang aka Lesser Occipital Nerve
Actions
Calms the LV
Liver Yang aka Lesser Occipital Nerve
Indications
LV Yang Excess, LV Qi Stagnation
occipital H/A, chronic hepatitis
Helix 1 - 6
Location
Region from the lower border of Auricle Tubercle to midpoint of lower border of Auricle Lobule (ear lobe) divided into five equal parts
Helix 1 - 6
Actions
Clears Heat
Relieves Pain
Pacifies LV & Removes Wind
Helix 1 - 3: Acute conditions and Full Heat
Indications
Helix 1: Wrist
Helix 2: Elbow
Helix 3: shoulder
Helix 4 - 6: Chronic, Vacuity Heat
Helix 4: neck
Helix 5: otitis
Helix 6: tonsillitis
Diaphragm Point aka Point Zero aka Middle Ear
Note: Regulates/Balances sensitivity of Ear Point
Located at the center of the Helix Crus
Diaphragm Point aka Point Zero aka Middle Ear
Actions
Calms Shen Subdues Rebellious ST Qi Stops Bleeding Expels Wind Subdues Pain Regulates Diaphragm
Diaphragm Point aka Point Zero aka Middle Ear
Indications
mental/emotional disorders hiccup, belching, nausea, indigestion bleeding (any kind) especially internal skin disorders; urticaria, eczema, acne regulates sensitivity of other auricle points
What is AntiHelix?
An elevated ‘Y’ shaped spiral ridge anterior and parallel to the Helix. Its upper part branches out into the Superior and Inferior AntiHelix Crus.
Cervical Vertebrae Point - location
Lower one-third of AntiHelix Body
Cervical Vertebrae Point - Action
Vertebrae Points: strengthens the spine and nourishes the marrow
Cervical Vertebrae - Indications
pain or dysfunction of cervical vertebrae, stiff neck
Thoracic Vertebrae Point - Location
Middle one-third of AntiHelix Body
Thoracic Vertebrae Point - Actions
Vertebrae Points - strengthen the Spine & Nourishes the Marrow
Thoracic Vertebrae - Indications
pain and dysfunction of thoracic vertebrae
Lumbosacral Vertebrae - Location
Upper one-third of AntiHelix Body
Lumbosacral Vertebrae - Actions
Vertebrae Points - strengthen the spine & nourishes marrow
Lumbosacral Vertebrae - Indications
pain or dysfunction of lumbosacral vertebrae, sciatica
Neck Point - Location
On the inner edge of the AntiHelix body in center of cervical area
Neck Point - Indications
neck pain, migraine, stiff neck, strained neck, lymphadenitis, hyperthyroidism
Chest Point - Location
On inner edge of AntiHelix body in center of Lumbosacral area
Chest Point - Indications
chest pain, pleurisy, costal chondritis, zoster (shingles)
Abdomen Point - Location
on inner edge of antihelix body in center of lumbosacral area
Abdomen Point - Indications
abdominal pain, abdominal diseases, constipation, gynecological diseases, dysmenorrhea, overweight/weight control
Thyroid Point - Location
midway between neck point and cervical vertebrae point
Thyroid Point - Action
Regulates Thyroid
Raises Blood Pressure
Thyroid Point - Indications
Hyperthyroidism hypothyroidism goiter hypotension shock due to hypotension
Mammary Gland Point - Location
Two points for base of inverted triangle with Chest point as apex:
1st point is medial to Chest point
2nd point is lateral to Chest point
(two points on either side of cervical vertebra)
Mammary Gland - Indication
breast diseases, mastitis
breast distension, breast nodules
