Chinese Auricular Acupuncture

Description

In classical Chinese medicine, the ear is considered an extraordinarily powerful nexus of energy through which the entire body can be treated. Based on the framework of traditional Oriental energetics, this unique guide provides students and practitioners with a modern, user-friendly manual on ear acupuncture.

Features

• Presents a clear, concise manual of ear acupuncture
• Explains techniques, ear morphology, and Oriental medical theory
• Provides case histories to illustrate clinical applicability, specific modalities, and auricular acupoints
• Includes practice sections called Name that Pathology to test visual recognition of pathology
• Contains a new color insert to facilitate learning

Table of Contents

The Ear: An Ancient Microsystem with Modern Applications. The Anatomical Terminology of Auricular Medicine. The Location of 100 Common Ear Points. The Clinical Energetics of the Ear Points. Cautions and Contraindications. Ear Modalities. Ear Diagnosis and Morphology. Ear Prescriptions: Construction and Formulae for Specific Conditions. Clinical Research and Effective Points. Clinical Research, Effective Points and New Formulas for Medical Conditions. Multiple Uses of Auricular Points. Prescriptionology Practice and Case Histories. Common Ear Questions. Ethical Issues in Auricular Acupuncture. Conclusion. Appendices.