Helix 1-3 (MA8) [1]

Posted by : admin on Feb 23, 2008 - 08:43 PM
Acupuncture Ear Points [2]

Location:
A line drawn on the helix between the lower border of the tubercle of the helix and the midpoint of the lower rim of the lobe is separated into five equal sections. The six points thus delineated are, from top to bottom, Helix 1, Helix 2, Helix 3, Helix 4, Helix 5, Helix 6.

Function: 
Clearing heat, detoxifying and dissolving masses.

Indications: 
Fever, tonsillitis, upper respiratory tract infection, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis, and acne.


Helix 1-3 MA8

Image of ear pointer: Helix 1-3 MA8

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Links
  [1] http://www.opentcm.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1047
  [2] http://www.opentcm.com/index.php?name=News&catid=&topic=18