98
6 Point Locations
6.10
Extra Points
6.10.1 Concha (› Fig. 6.10-1)
•
Cardiac Plexus
: in the lateral inferior concha, level with
C4/5
between the
Sympa-
thetic groove
(
›
6.9.2) and the
Liver
area (
›
6.4.1); indication: cardiac disorders
•
Bronchopulmonary Plexus:
in the inferior concha, slightly inferior to the helix root;
indication: stabilising effect for lung disorders, depression
•
Branching Point (83):
in the superior concha close to the helix root, indication: enure-
sis, exam nerves
•
Ascites (99):
in the superior concha, at the intersection of the zones of
Duodenum
(88)
,
Small Intestine (89)
,
Pancreas/Gallbladder (96)
and
Kidney (95)
; indication:
ascites
•
San Jiao
(Triple Warmer) (104):
area in the most medial and inferior corner of the
inferior concha, inferior to the ear canal; indication: chronic constipation, oedema,
moves the qi, meteorism
6.10.2 Scapha (› Fig. 6.10-1)
•
Urticaria (71):
zone in the
lateral scapha close to Darwin’s
tubercle; indication: urticaria,
allergies
6.10.3 Helix (› Fig. 6.10-1)
•
Apex of Ear (78):
at the apex
of the helix; indication: anxiety,
pain therapy
•
Point Zero
(Centre Point):
0.5 cm superior to the helix
root, a clear notch is palpable;
indication: stabilising point
6.10.4 Antihelix
(› Fig. 6.10-1)
•
Brainstem (25):
at the edge of
the antihelix, approximately
level with
C2
; indication:
disturbed consciousness,
meningitis, cerebral ischaemia
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