Analysis of the operation and positioning of auricular acupoint magnetic bead application and implantation needle technique

Magnetic bead application method. [Main Acupoint Prescription]Shenmen, Endocrine, Sympathetic. [Supplementary Acupoint Prescription]For those with hyperphagia, add Hunger Point, Thirst Point, Spleen, Stomach; for those with drowsiness, add Brainstem, Shenmen; for those with endocrine disorders, add Endocrine, Brainstem, Ovary, Brain Point; for those with a family history of the condition, add Kidney, Adrenal Gland; for those without a family history, add Spleen, Stomach, Heart. [Acupoint Location]①Shenmen. In the triangular fossa, slightly above the bifurcation of the superior and inferior crus of the antihelix. ②Endocrine. Located at the bottom of the concha, near the tragus notch. ③Sympathetic. At the intersection of the inferior crus of the antihelix and the inner edge of the helix. ④Brainstem. Located on the medial surface of the antitragus, at the lower end of the midline. ⑤Brain Point. Located between the tip of the antitragus and the tragus notch. ⑥Ovary. Between the outer side of the intertragus notch and the medial edge of the antitragus. ⑦Kidney. Below the bifurcation of the superior and inferior crus of the antihelix. ⑧Adrenal Gland. At the tip of the lower part of the free edge of the tragus.

⑨ Spleen. Located posterosuperior to the concha cavity. ⑩ Stomach. Around the point where the crus of the helix disappears. ⑪ Heart. In the depression in the center of the concha cavity. Press-needle technique. [Main Acupoints]Lung, Triple Energizer, Endocrine, Stomach, Large Intestine, Internal Reproductive Organs. [Additional Acupoints]For hyperphagia, add Hunger Point and Thirst Point; for drowsiness, add Brainstem and Shenmen; for endocrine disorders, add Brainstem, Ovary, and Brain Point; for those with a family history of genetic disorders, add Kidney; for those without a family history of genetic disorders, add Spleen and Heart. [Procedure]The practitioner routinely disinfects the patient's auricle, fixes the auricle with the left hand, tightens the skin at the needle insertion site, and uses forceps or tweezers to hold the sterilized press-needle handle with the right hand, gently and quickly inserting it into the selected auricular acupoint, and then fixing it with prepared medical tape. Generally, 3-5 acupoints can be selected on one side, alternating between both ears; if necessary, both ears can be selected simultaneously.

Press the acupoints 3-4 times daily, retain the needles for 3-5 days, and 4-6 treatments constitute one course of treatment. [Acupoint Locations]① Shenmen: In the triangular fossa, slightly above the bifurcation of the superior and inferior crus of the antihelix. ② Endocrine: Located at the bottom of the concha, near the tragus notch. ③ Spleen: Located at the posterosuperior aspect of the concha. ④ Stomach: Around the point where the helix crus disappears. ⑤ Hunger Point: Midpoint of the line connecting the external nose point and the adrenal gland point. ⑥ Lung: Above and below the heart area. ⑦ Sanjiao: Above the endocrine point at the bottom of the concha. ⑧ Large Intestine: In the upper inner 1/3 of the helix crus. ⑨ Internal Genitalia: Located in the depression in the middle of the anterior 1/3 of the triangular fossa. ⑩ Brainstem: Located on the medial surface of the antitragus, at the lower end of the midline. ⑪ Brain Point: Located between the tip of the antitragus and the tragus notch. ⑫ Ovary: Between the lateral aspect of the intertragus notch and the medial edge of the antitragus. ⑬ Thirst Point. The midpoint of the line connecting the external nasal acupoint and the apex of the tragus. ⑭ Heart. Located in the depression in the center of the concha. ⑮ Kidney. Below the bifurcation of the superior and inferior crus of the antihelix.