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1 online resource (239 pages) |
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Front cover -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author -- Contents -- chapter one -- The ear: an ancient microsystem with modern applications -- Introduction -- History -- Anatomy and physiology of the ear -- The clinical utility of the ear for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention -- References -- Bibliography -- chapter two -- The anatomical terminology of auricular medicine -- Introduction -- Framework of the ear -- 21 anatomical structures -- Anterior aspect of the ear -- Helix -- Antihelix -- Conchas -- Tragus -- Posterior aspect of the ear -- Bibliography -- chapter three -- The location of 100 common ear points -- Introduction -- 10 points of the triangular fossa (G): points that relate to nervous and hormonal regulation and the pelvic organs -- Location tip -- 10 points of the lobe (P): points of the head and face -- Location tip -- 5 points of the tragus (J): points that pertain to hormonal regulation -- Location tip -- 9 points of the scaphoid fossa (O): points of the upper limb -- Location tip -- 13 points of the cavum concha (H): organs of the thoracic region -- 8 points of the cymba concha (I): the abdominal organ points -- Location tip -- 9 points of the helix (A) and the crus of the helix (B): assorted points and points of the lower portion of the body -- 11 points of the antitragus (M) and intertragic notch area (L): points of the head and brain regions -- Points of the antihelix (C) -- 5 points of the superior antihelix crus (D): points of the lower limb -- Location tip -- 3 points of the inferior antihelix crus (E): points of the lower limb -- 10 points of the lower antihelix crus (F): thoracic cavity -- Location tip -- Location Tip -- 7 points on the back of the ear (U): vagus nerve, blood pressure, back pain, and brain function -- References -- Bibliography -- chapter four |
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The clinical energetics of the ear points -- Introduction -- Points of the triangular fossa -- Points of the lobe -- Points of the tragus -- Points of the scaphoid fossa -- Points of the cavum concha -- Points of the cymba concha -- Points of the helix -- Points of the antitragus -- Points of the antihelix -- Points on the posterior aspect of the ear -- References -- Bibliography -- chapter five -- Cautions and contraindications -- Introduction -- Pregnancy -- Skin problems -- Special considerations -- Weak patients, immunocompromised patients, children, patients with bleeding disorders and tumors -- Pain and other variables -- Side effects -- Positioning of patients -- References -- Bibliography -- chapter six -- Ear modalities -- Introduction -- Palpation and massage (1) -- Massage -- Ear massage protocol -- Needles (2) -- Ear seeds and herbal plasters (3) -- Clinical notes -- Ear pellets (4) -- Ear tacks (5) -- Intradermal needles (6) -- Magnets (7) -- Electricity (8) -- Bleeding (9) -- Clinical notes -- Moxibustion (10) -- Incisions and sutures (11) -- Injections (12) -- Clinical notes -- Laser (13) -- Clinical notes -- Staples (14) -- Plum blossom needling (15) -- Which side of the ear to treat? -- Therapeutic result -- References -- Bibliography -- chapter seven -- Ear diagnosis and morphology -- Introduction -- How to inspect the ear -- The characteristics of the normal ear -- The abnormal ear: ear pathology and its clinical differentiation -- Ear pathology -- Organ, body system, and body part pathology -- Respiratory disorders -- Depressions -- Cardiovascular problems -- Depressions -- Grooves -- Redness -- Hepatobiliary/gastrointestinal problems (stomach, spleen, liver, gallbladder, and small intestine) -- Phlegm ridge -- Puffiness -- Red marks -- Collapsed borders -- Organ pathologies and diseases -- Eye, ear, nose, and throat pathology |
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Scars -- Musculoskeletal disorders -- Capillaries -- Neck pathology -- Bumps, lumps, ridges, and arthritic bone growths -- Congenital morphology -- Miscellaneous pathology -- References -- Bibliography -- chapter eight -- Ear prescriptions: construction and formulae for specific conditions -- Part I: constructing ear prescriptions -- Ear treatment efficacy -- Correct diagnosis and treatment plan -- Correct point selection according to the energetics that correspond to the diagnosis and treatment plan -- Accurate point location -- Appropriate ear modality chosen -- Correct angle of insertion of needles and intradermals if chosen as a modality -- Da Qi sensation obtained in the ear, especially of heat -- Patient's condition and compliance with the modalities -- Correct construction of the ear prescription -- How to construct an ear prescription -- Start with Shenmen unless contraindicated -- Keep the prescription simple: select primary points for the disorder -- Choose powerful points with multiple functions -- Add points that treat the root of the disorder and augment the prescription with points that treat symptoms originating from the root -- Select points based upon the location of the organ, body part, or disease to direct the treatment -- Do not use points redundantly, but use points to reinforce when needed -- Use clinically effective points, which are points with known, proven effectiveness -- Part II: prescriptions for specific conditions -- Standardized ear treatment for geriatric patients -- Modalities and contraindications -- Standardized treatment for the side effects of cancer treatment -- Oncology formula -- Modalities and contraindications -- Standardized pain formula -- Modalities and contraindications -- Standardized immunity treatment -- Standardized respiratory formula -- Fibrocystic breast disease -- Acid reflux disease |
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Peripheral neuropathy -- Stop smoking -- Prescriptions from China -- Prevention of disease: the Nanking Army ear acupuncture prescription -- Other formulas from China -- Gallstones -- Myopia -- Stop smoking (three different formulae) -- Breast disorders/fibrocystic breasts or breast distention -- Insomnia -- Hiccup -- Gastralgia -- Leukorrhea -- Headache -- Weight loss (three different formulae) -- Clinical applications -- References -- Bibliography -- chapter nine -- Clinical research and effective points -- Introduction -- Weight reduction -- Drug withdrawal -- Pain control and burn trauma -- Sports medicine and musculoskeletal disorders -- Polio -- Mental health -- Depressive states, hallucinations, anxiety, psychosomatic disorders, and mental retardation -- Gastric disorders, cholelithiasis -- Gynecological problems -- Climacteric disorder and dysmenorrhea -- Rheumatoid arthritis -- Ear, nose, and throat -- Infantile trachitis, esophageal motility, and hiccups -- Coronary artery disease -- Angina pectoris, arteriosclerosis, blood pressure, hypertension, and diabetic angiopathy -- Urinary calculus -- Retention -- Skin and immunity -- Lupus erythematosus -- Myopia -- References -- Bibliography -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Definition of Terms -- Appendix B: Suppliers and Associations -- Suppliers -- Associations -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z |
| Summary |
In traditional Chinese medicine, the ear is considered an extraordinarily powerful nexus of energy through which the entire body can be treated. Chinese Auricular Acupuncture provides students and practitioners with a modern, comprehensive, user-friendly manual on ear acupuncture. The book contains high-quality photos that illustrate common ear pathology and provides instruction on diagnosis. The text also features classical Chinese clinical energetics of ear acupoints interfaced with the most common diagnostic paradigms, as well as detailed discussion of how to construct ear acupuncture presc |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Ear -- Acupuncture
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Ear -- Acupuncture
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780203493649 |
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0203493648 |
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