8.1 Cardiovascular Disorders
187
Chinese points
■ Local points:
Heart I (100)
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6.4.1),
Hypertension (19)
(
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6.4.5),
Blood Pressure Low-
ering Point (59)
(
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6.4.7) on the anterior ear;
Blood Pressure Lowering Groove (105)
(
›
6.11.3) on the posterior ear
■ Stabilising point:
ANS I (51)
(
›
6.6.5)
The initial stages of primary hypertension or borderline cases respond extremely well to
auricular acupuncture. In more severe cases only a lowering of the blood pressure can be
expected. Herbal medicine and body acupuncture should be used in addition to auricular
acupuncture.
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