Principles of Ear Acupuncture: Microsystem of the Auricle

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Pub. Date: 2001-08-01
Publisher(s): Thieme Medical Pub
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Summary

Based on the author's extensive clinical and teaching experience, this textbook and reference guide provides a comprehensive review of both the French (after Nogier) and Chinese schools of acupuncture. The book offers a detailed description of the anatomy and morphology of the ear, acupoints on the ear and their localizations, as well as specific points for ear acupuncture. Dr. Rubach, with over twenty years experience as a practitioner and teacher of ear acupuncture, provides valuable information in a clear, easy-to-read format.Learn how to use ear acupuncture safely and effectively with large-format, graphic illustrations that clearly display the location of the points and methods of auriculotherapy. Then test your knowledge with the accompanying CD-ROM! Versatile and easy to follow, you can quiz each system in two ways: by pointing your "needle" to the correct place on the ear, or by matching the named location to a point. The program tracks your work and records how well you've done, making a useful study guide!Basic principles and specific treatments are explained, including:- Outstanding description of the anatomy and morphology of the ear- A critical review of different methods of stimulation- Therapeutic point combinations- Quick Reference section on acupoints and localization- A question and answer section for instant reviewAlso includes special sections on the use of acupuncture in pregnancy, obstetrics, gynecology, and dentistry. Filled with tips for daily practice, this reference guide for students and practitioners is one you will reach for again and again!

Table of Contents

Introduction
History
2(2)
The Term ``Microsystem''
4(2)
Scientific Findings Concerning Ear Acupuncture
6(2)
Ear and Body Acupuncture: A Comparison
8(2)
Laterality
10(2)
Indications and Contraindications
12(1)
Side Effects and Complications
13(1)
Nomenclature
14(7)
Anatomy of the Outer Ear (Auricle)
Anatomical Nomenclature
21(7)
Embryology and Innervation
28(2)
Overview of Zones of Representation
30(4)
Systematic Localization of Points on the Auricle
Lateral Surface of Auricle (Front of Ear)
Supratragic Notch
34(1)
Tragus
35(2)
Intertragic Notch
37(1)
Antitragus
38(2)
Postantitragal Fossa
40(2)
Lobule
42(6)
Anthelix
48(11)
Anthelix-Zones of Representation According to Chinese Specifications
50(2)
Anthelix-Zones of Representation According to French/Western Specifications
52(2)
Anthelix-Zone of Nervous Control Points of Endocrine Glands
54(2)
Zone of Sympathetic Trunk/Paravertebral Chain of Sympathetic Ganglia
56(3)
Scapha
59(7)
Points and Reflex Zones of the Locomotor System on Scapha, Anthelical Crura, and Triangular Fossa
60(3)
Additional Points on Scapha, Triangular Fossa, and Anthelical Crura
63(3)
Helix and Helical Brim
66(2)
Ascending Helix
68(3)
Zones of Representation According to Chinese Ear Acupuncture
68(1)
Zones of Representation According to French/Western Ear Acupuncture (Auriculotherapy)
69(2)
Crus of Helix
71(1)
Inferior Concha
72(2)
Superior Concha
74(4)
Medial Surface of Auricle (Back of Ear)
Overview
78(2)
Systematics of Reflex Zones
80(6)
Chinese School
80(2)
French/Western School
82(4)
Special Points and Treatment Areas
Analgetic Points
86(2)
Vegetative Groove (according to Lange)
88(1)
Sensory Line
89(1)
Vertigo Line
90(1)
Vegetative Points
91(2)
Psychotropic Points
93(6)
Preliminary Instruction
Patient's History
99(2)
Therapeutic Obstacles and Special Situations
101(1)
Diagnostic Clues Through Inspection and Palpation
102(4)
Visual Inspection
102(1)
Examination by Palpation
103(3)
Basic Tools and Procedures
Pressure Palpation of Points
106(1)
Electrical Detection of Points
107(3)
Very Point Technique
110(1)
VAS (Vascular Autonomic Signal, RAC, Nogier's Reflex)
111(2)
Needling Technique and Choice of Needles
113(3)
Methods of Stimulation Used in Ear Acupuncture
Needling and Electrical Stimulation
116(2)
Infiltration of Points and Zones
118(1)
The Use of Soft Laser
119(1)
Auricular Massage
120(2)
Microphlebotomy
122(1)
Methods of Continuous Stimulation
122(4)
Practical Approach
Preparation and Positioning of the Patient
126(1)
Choice of Primary Therapeutic Access
127(1)
Supplementary Choice of Points
128(1)
Choice of Stimulation Method
129(1)
Strength of Stimulus, Treatment Intervals, and Duration of Sessions
130(3)
Combination with Other Methods of Stimulation
133(3)
Established Indications
Diseases of the Eye
136(4)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
138(1)
Optic Atrophy
138(2)
Diseases of Ear, Nose, and Throat
140(8)
Globus Sensation
140(1)
Laryngitis
140(2)
Meniere's Disease
142(1)
Pollinosis
143(1)
Forms of Rotary Vertigo
144(1)
Tinnitus
145(1)
Sinusitis
146(2)
Diseases of the Respiratory System
148(4)
Bronchial Asthma
148(2)
Chronic Bronchitis
150(2)
Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
152(4)
Hypertension, Hypotension
152(2)
Paroxysmal Tachycardia
154(2)
Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract
156(5)
Chronically Recurrent Gastritis
156(2)
Acute Enterocolitis
158(1)
Chronic Obstipation
158(1)
Singultus
159(1)
Cholecystitis, Cholelithiasis
159(2)
Gynecological Disorders
16l(1)
Menstruation Disorders
161(2)
Menopausal Syndrome
163(1)
Insufficient Lactation
163(1)
Mastitis
164(1)
Perinatal Pain Management, Facilitation of Delivery
164(1)
Infertility
164(1)
Loss of Libido
165(1)
Urinary Tract Disorders
166(4)
Nocturnal Enuresis
166(1)
Irritable Bladder
166(1)
Urinary Incontinence
166(2)
Urinary Retention
168(1)
Renal and Ureteral Colics
168(2)
Diseases of the Locomotor System
170(8)
Cervical Syndrome
170(2)
Cervicobrachial Syndrome
172(2)
Lumbago, Lumbago-Sciatica Syndrome
174(1)
Gonarthralgia
175(1)
Coxalgia
176(1)
Distortion and Contusion of Joints
177(1)
Neurological Disorders
178(7)
Cephalalgia
178(4)
Facial Neuralgia, Trigeminal Neuralgia
182(1)
Herpes Zoster Neuralgia
183(2)
Skin Diseases
185(4)
Skin Allergy
185(1)
Generalized Pruritus
185(1)
Neurodermatitis
186(3)
Treatment of Addictions
189(9)
Nicotine Addiction
191(1)
Bulimia, Obesity
192(2)
Alcohol and Drug Addictions
194(4)
Ear Acupuncture in Obstetrics 198(11)
C. Schulte-Uebbing
The Use of Laser in Ear Acupuncture 209(44)
H.-J. Weise
Quick Reference
Examples of Therapy
Pollinosis
218(2)
Allergic Bronchial Asthma
220(2)
Migraine
222(2)
Herpes Zoster Neuralgia
224(2)
Chronic Obstipation
226(2)
Sleeping Disorders
228(2)
Lumbago-Sciatica Syndrome
230(2)
Vestibular Vertigo
232(2)
Cervicobrachial Syndrome
234(2)
Nicotine Addiction
236(2)
List of Points
238(15)
Numerical Index of Points and Zones
238(5)
Alphabetical Index of Points and Zones
243(10)
Literature 253(4)
Index 257

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