Diagnosis and acupoint stimulation of the ear points is an ancient and traditional part of Chinese medicine, with written records dating to the Spring and Autumn Period and references to ear points and indications in venerated texts such as the Magic Pivot (Ling Shu) and Inner Canon (Nei Jing).
Ear acupuncture is used for diagnosis and treatment of a variety of internal and external conditions. It is straightforward to learn and practice, safe and free of harmful side effects, and convenient and inexpensive, requiring few tools and materials and administered even at home.
This text present highly useful information that can be quickly adapted for clinical facility. It precisely lays out the indications and applications for ear acupuncture, the characteristics of point selection, and the principles of prescription formation. Using charts and descriptions, anatomical areas and points on the external anterior and posterior surface of the ear are described and depicted. The distribution patterns and classification, as well as standard names, locations, and indications for roughly 87 ear points are included. The theoretical basis and methods of ear diagnosis, including inspection, palpation, and electrical detection are described. Diagnostic indicators for 100 commonly seen conditions are delineated.
A variety of therapeutic methods including seed acupressure, filiform needling, plum blossom needling, ear massage, and magnet therapy are presented. There is an extensive section dealing with treatments, and clinical case studies for more than 132 health disorders.
Contents:
· Editor’s Foreword
· About the Author
· Designation
· Chapter One: Introduction
The Origin and Development of Ear Acupuncture
Characteristics and Indication of Ear Acupuncture
Points for Attention and Contraindications
Commonly Seen Reactions to Treatment and Management of Acupuncture Accidents
Characteristics of Ear Point Selection and Principles of Prescription Formation
· Chapter Two: The Ear and Ear Points and Areas
Definition
Distribution Pattern and Classification of Ear Points
Standard Names, Location, and Indications Associated with Ear Points and Areas
· Chapter Three: Ear Diagnosis
The Theoretical Basis of Ear Diagnosis
Diagnostic Methods
Auricular Diagnosis in Commonly Seen Disorders
· Chapter Four: Therapeutic Methods
Seed Acupressure
Needling with Filiform Needles
Needle Implantation
Electroacupuncture
Plum Blossom Needling
Bloodletting
Medicine Injection
Ear Moxibustion
Ear Massage
Medicated Plasters
Magnet Therapy
Other Treatment Methods
· Chapter Five: Treatments for Common Disorders
Infectious Disorders
Internal Disorders
External Disorders
Gynecological and Obstetric Disorders
Pediatric Disorders
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders
Skin Diseases
Preventive Therapy and Beauty Enhancement
· Appendix 1: Cross Reference of Ear Point Names and Areas
· Index
About the author:
Dr Ping Chen is a native of Anhui Province. She obtained an industrial medicine doctorate at the Shandong Medical University with a specialisation in cardiology. She subsequently obtained a degree in Chinese medicine with specialisation in Chinese herbal medicine from Shandong Traditional Chinese Medicine University. She was made Professor at both Shandong Medical University and Shandong TCM University.
Dr Chen presently treats patients and hosts seminars at the Yi Ling Medical Centre, a leading medical clinic for the application of and instruction in Chinese medicine in the United States. An energetic and resourceful teacher and clinician, she is favoured with respect and admiration from her students and patients.
