YNSA Scalp Acupuncture Points
Auricular Theory
YNSA Scalp Acupuncture Points
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The following indications are for both the Yin (front) and Yang (back) designated area, however, the Yin area in clinical practice appears to be most useful.
- A Point Indications
- Approx. 1 cm bilateral to the midline
- A1 approx. 1 cm anterior the anterior hairline, A8 approx. 1 cm posterior to the anterior hairline
- Yang - GV 18
- pain relief after injury or after surgery
- headaches and migraine of any origin
- cervical syndrome
- whiplash
- vertigo
- B Point Indications
- Approx. 2 cm bilateral to the midline, 1 cm bilateral to A Point
- Yang - 1 cun lateral to GV 18
- All pain relief after injury or after surgery
- neck-shoulder-arm syndrome
- shoulder pain due to immobility after arm fractures
- hemiplegia
- C Point Indications
- Approx. 4.5-5 cm bilateral to the midline, 2.5 cm bilateral to B Point
- Yang - Approx. level with GB 10
- posttraumatic and postoperative pain
- frozen shoulder
- dislocation of the shoulder joint, for easier manipulation
- sprained joints
- MS, Parkinsons, Circulatory Disturbances
- D Point Indications
- Approx. 1 cm above the zygomatic arch and 2 cm in front of the ear
- Yang - medial to TH 19
- sciatica
- arthritis
- lumbago
- circulatory disturbances of the legs
- MS, Parkinsons
- E Point Indications
- Above the eyebrow, 1cm lateral to the midline (insert at 15 degree oblique angle toward nose)
- Yang - Approx. level with GV 16
- intercostal neuralgia
- herpes zoster
- fractures
- angina, palpitations
- asthma, hyperventilation, bronchitis
- F Point Indications
- Sciatica
Sources and More Information
The information on our site is drawn from our own lecture notes and clinical experience. The following lecture notes were used within this section:
- Harstein, Rachel: New England School of Acupuncture, Acupuncture Microsystems Lecture Notes
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