Chinese Auricular Acupuncture

This book provides students and practitioners with a clear, concise, and user-friendly manual on ear acupuncture. Various ear modalities¿such as needles, press tacks, seeds¿are discussed and a section on ear diagnosis allows readers to supplement their assessment of the pulse, tongue, and hara. The book also incorporates actual cases from clinical practice to illustrate the clinical applicability of specific modalities and ear acupuncture points. This new edition includes five new chapters on the multiple use of auricular points, prescriptionology practice, common ear questions, new research, and ethical issues.