Auricular Acupuncture - Master Points: Point Zero (Ear Center, Point of Support, Umbilical Cord, Solar Plexus)

Auricular Acupuncture -
Master Points
Point Zero (Ear Center, Point

of Support, Umbilical Cord,
Solar Plexus)
Function:
This master point is the
geometrical and physiological
center of the whole auricle. It
brings the whole body towards
homeostasis, producing a
balance of energy, hormones
and brain activity.

It supports the actions of other
auricular points and returns the
body to the idealized state which was present in the womb.

On the auricular map, Point Zero is located where the umbilical cord would rise from the
abdomen of the inverted fetus pattern found on the ear.

Point Zero serves as the ’autonomic brain’ that controls visceral organs through peripheral
nerve ganglia.
Shen Men (Spirit Gate, Divine Gate)

Function:
The purpose of Shen Men is to tranquilize the mind and to allow a harmonious connection to
essential spirit.

This master point alleviates stress, pain, tension, anxiety, depression, insomnia, restlessness,
and excessive sensitivity.

Utilized in almost all treatment plans, including auricular acupuncture analgesia for surgery.

Shen Men was one of the first points emphasized for the detoxification from drugs and the
treatment of alcoholism and substance abuse.

It is also used to reduce coughs, fever, inflammatory diseases, epilepsy and high blood
pressure.
Sympathetic Autonomic point

Function:
This master point balances sympathetic nervous system activation with parasympathetic
sedation. This point is the primary ear point for diagnosing visceral pain and for inducing
sedation effects during acupuncture.

It improves blood circulation by facilitating vasodilation, corrects irregular or rapid heart
beats, reduces angina pain, alleviates Raynaud’s disease, reduces visceral pain from internal
organs, calms smooth muscle spasms.

It is also used for the treatment of kidney stones, gall stones, gastric ulcers, abdominal
distension, asthma and dysfunctions of the autonomic nervous system.
Allergy point

Function:
This master point leads to a general reduction in inflammatory reactions related to allergies,
rheumatoid arthritis and asthma.
It is used for the elimination of toxic substances, the excretion of metabolic wastes and
treatment of anaphylactic shock.

In Oriental medicine, the top surface of the Allergy point is pricked with a needle to reduce
excess qi or it is pinched to diminish allergic reactions.
Thalamus point (Subcortex, Brain, Pain Control point)

Function:
This master point represents the whole diencephalon, including the thalamus and the
hypothalamus. It affects thalamic relay connections to the cerebral cortex and hypothalamic
regulation of autonomic nerves and endocrine glands.

The thalamus is like a preamplifier for signals sent to the cerebral cortex, refining the neural
message and eliminating meaningless background noise.

The thalamus is the highest level of the supraspinal gate control system, and so is used for
most pain disorders, acute and chronic, and is frequently used for auricular acupuncture
analgesia.

It also reduces neurasthenia, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, over-excitement, sweating,
swelling, shock, hypertension, coronary disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, Reynaud’s disease,
gastritis, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, liver disorders and gall bladder
dysfunctions.

In TCM, the Thalamus Subcortex point strengthens the brain and calms the mind.
Endocrine point (Internal Secretion, Pituitary Gland)

Function:
This master point brings endocrine hormones to their appropriate homeostatic levels, either
raising or lowering glandular secretions.

It functions by activating the pituitary gland below the brain.

The pituitary is the master gland controlling all other endocrine glands.

It relieves hypersensitivity, rheumatism, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, irregular
menstruation, sexual dysfunction and urogenital disorders.

It has anti allergic, anti rheumatic, and anti-inflammatory effects.

In TCM treatments, it reduces dampness and relieves swelling and edema

Master Oscillation point (Laterality point, Switching point)

Function:
This master point balances laterality disorders related to the left and right cerebral
hemispheres.

This point is used to alleviate dyslexia, learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder.
People who have unusual or hypersensitive reactions to prescription medications or

autoimmune problems often need to be treated for oscillation.
Tranquilizer point (Valium Analog point, Hypertensive point)

Function:
This master point produces a general sedation effect, facilitating overall relaxation and
relieving generalized anxiety. It also reduces high blood pressure and chronic stress.

Master Sensorial point (Eye point)

Function:
This master point controls the sensory cerebral cortex areas of the parietal lobe, the temporal
lobe, and the occipital lobe.

It is used to reduce any unpleasant or excessive sensation, such as tactile paresthesia, ringing
in the ears and blurred vision.
Master Cerebral point (Master Omega, Nervousness, Neurasthenia, Worry)

Function:
This master point represents the prefrontal lobe of the brain, the part of the cerebral cortex
which makes decisions and initiates conscious action.

Stimulation of this auricular point diminishes nervous anxiety, fear, worry, lassitude, dream-
disturbed sleep, poor memory, obsessive-compulsive disorders, psychosomatic disorders, and
the negative pessimistic thinking which often accompanies chronic pain problems.

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Auricular Acupuncture -

Point Zero (Ear Center, Point

Shen Men (Spirit Gate, Divine Gate)

Thalamus point (Subcortex, Brain, Pain Control point)

Endocrine point (Internal Secretion, Pituitary Gland)

People who have unusual or hypersensitive reactions to prescription medications or

Tranquilizer point (Valium Analog point, Hypertensive point)

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