Auricular Medicine Review - Week 17

Overview

• Focus on points on the Scaffa or Scafoid Fossa.
• Comparison of European and Chinese points.
• Previous session: Helix points.
• Next session: Anti-helix points.

Key Points on the Scaffa

1. Master Shoulder Point

• Location: Lower/inferior part of the Scaffa.
• Indications: Shoulder pain, tenderness, strain, swelling.

2. Shoulder Point

• Location: Peripheral to the crus of the helix.
• Indications: Similar to master shoulder; pain, tenderness, strain, swelling, frozen shoulder.
• Diagnosis Tips: If arm movement issues, check associated lung, large intestine, and small intestine points.

3. Arm Point

• Location: Middle part of the Scaffa.
• Indications: Pain, muscle spasm in the arm.

4. Elbow Point

• Location: Above the arm point, peripheral to the inferior crus of the helix.
• Indications: Elbow pain, injury, blood stagnation, tennis elbow.

5. Forearm Point

• Location: Superior part of the Scaffa.
• Indications: Forearm pain, muscle spasm.

6. Insomnia Point

• Location: Above the forearm point.
• Indications: Insomnia, nervousness, depression.

7. Wrist Point

• Location: Parallel to Darwin's tubercle, above insomnia point.
• Indications: Wrist pain, swelling, carpal tunnel syndrome.

8. Hands and Fingers Point

• Location: Uppermost part of the Scaffa.
• Indications: Pain, swelling in hands, peripheral neuralgia.

Chinese Points Comparison

• Wrist Point (26): Opposite Darwin's tubercle; treats wrist issues.
• Finger Point (27): Uppermost Scaffa; for finger spasms, swelling, arthritis.
• Allergy Point (28): Between wrist and finger points; treats allergies.
• Shoulder Point (29): Level with the crus of the helix; treats shoulder issues.
• Elbow Point (30): Between wrist and shoulder points; treats golf elbow.
• Clavicle Point (31): Level with anti-tragus; treats clavicle issues.
• Shoulder Joint (32): Midway between shoulder and clavicle points; treats joint-specific issues.
• Thyroid Point (33): Medial Scaffa, regulates thyroid disorders.
• Nephritis Point: Below clavicle point; treats kidney inflammation.

Closing

• Next session will cover points on the anti-helix.
• Participation and practical application discussed.
• Thanked participants and Sir Joel for contributions.