AURICULAR: Ear Acupuncture Handbook

Auricular acupuncture, or auriculotherapy, can utilize the ear alone to treat disease. A child (homunculus) and organs are imposed on the ear in order to locate the proper point for the treatment of disease. Auriculotherapy treats a broad range of common and difficult diseases with simple methods, is convenient (no undressing is necessary), and safe (few side effects). Its effectiveness can be measured in acupuncture anesthesia and analgesia.

Auriculotherapy information is compiled according to Chinese, Nogier, and UCLA Pain Management Center methodologies. Ear acupuncture is summarized according to history, symbolism, fortunes, anatomy, points.

This is a concise yet thorough handbook on auricular acupuncture, appropriate for study or clinical practice; a clinical reference.

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