Ear Acupuncture: Shenmen Point

Introduction

• Presented by Lamp Accu Wellness Foundation Inc.
• Focus: Ear Shenmen, crucial in treating a wide range of diseases.
• Comparable to body point Heart 7.

Location and Meaning

• Situated in the triangular fossa between the anti-helix.
• "Shen" = Soul/Spirit, "Men" = Door/Gateway.
• Also known as Heaven's Gate or Opening to the Spirit.

Applications and Effects

• Most commonly used ear acupuncture point.
• Functions:
  • Calming and relaxing.
  • Reduces stress, pain, tension, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness.
  • Anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory.
  • Enhances effects of other ear points.

Importance in Treatments

• Used in surgeries and as an anesthetic point.
• One of the five primary Master points and NADA points.
• Only general pain point used in most pain syndromes (e.g., migraines).

Energetics and Influence

• Balances, grounds, and anchors the spirit.
• Calms the heart and enhances receptivity to treatment.
• Known as the "god Point" by Nausea.
• Enhances vital forces of Chi and blood.

Specific Treatments

• Treats heart-related issues:
  • Insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, palpitations, chest tightness.
  • Anxiety and restlessness linked to addiction and withdrawal.
  • Weight loss protocols due to anxiety symptoms.

Contraindications

• Avoid in conditions with excess phlegm/dampness:
  • COPD, bronchitis, chronic asthma.
• Not contraindicated in conditions like leukorrhea, eczema, obesity.

Role in Blood and Pain Treatment

• Heart governs blood; treats all blood-related disorders.
• Beneficial for pain treatment due to heart's connection to mind and spirit.

Ophthalmological and Skin Conditions

• Connected to eye system, treats eye diseases like ocular Myasthenia, congenital nystagmus.
• Reduces excess heat or inflammation, major for skin itching or breakouts.

Conclusion

• Contraindicated in congestive heart failure and bronchitis with excess phlegm.
• Shenmen can exacerbate conditions with excessive dampness.

Closing

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