Auricular acupuncture or Auriculotherapy is the stimulation of acupuncture points on the external ear surface for the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions in other areas of the body.
Auriculotherapy has proven to be an efficient method of treating a wide variety of conditions, from headaches and allergies to addictions and pain disorders.
The map on the ear is in form of an inverted fetus with all the fine details of the anatomical, physiological, and emotional body represented. The tissue of the ear is unique and has functions in
addition to our sense of hearing. The ear is the first organ to develop to its full size and become fully functional about 18 weeks after conception and is one of a few anatomical structures composed of tissue from each of the 3 primary types (endo, ecto, mesoderm) in the developing embryo.
Many conditions including pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, obesity, addiction, stress, and more can be treated with Auricular Therapy.
The acupuncture points found on the ear help to regulate the body’s internal organs, structures, and functions. The external part of the ear is considered a “Microsystem” of the body. Microsystems are like small images of the whole body, located in different locations on the body and in this case, the ear. The ear is a complete Microsystem of the human body.
All parts of the body are represented in an inverted pattern on the ear. There are other Microsystems in the body but the ear has been shown through research to be the most effective Microsystem. This is due to the type of tissue that makes up the ear and due to its direct connection to the nervous system, which controls every single cell and bodily function.
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Auriculotherapy is the stimulation of the auricle of the external ear for the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions in other parts of the body. It is also known as ear acupuncture or auricular acupuncture when the stimulation is achieved by the insertion of acupuncture needles, lasers, magnets or vaccaria seeds.
Auriculotherapy is typically considered one form of acupuncture, but there are both differences and similarities between the two procedures. Stimulating the points on the ear with vaccaria seeds can relieve the symptoms and underlying pathology of a particular health problem and do not require the use of needles, though needles ay be used if needed. Auriculotherapy focuses on the use of the ear as a localized reflex system connected to the central nervous system.
While the use of acupuncture needles can be used in Auriculotherapy, it is not always necessary. Every client has different needs and I take a holistic and personalized approach to their needs to decide on the best form of therapy. I mostly use vaccaria seeds that can be put in place with tape and kept on the ear for up to a week to help facilitate healing in the body. In some cases, the use of needles is needed on the ear to rid the body of inflammation or phlegm that is deterring the healing process.
I learned from the teachings of Li Chun Huang who lives in China and has been studying the ear for over 20 years. She is regarded as the most superior Auricular Medicine specialist in the world, and also as one of the top acupuncturists in China. She has treated over 250,000 patients throughout the world.
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