Li-Chun Huang’s auricular treatment mostly involves blood-letting and using Wang Bu Liu Xing (Vaccaria Seeds) ear seeds on auricular points. Below are some important guidelines:

1. Ear massaging, either with or without ear seed applications, is the most commonly used technique in auricular medicine. Simple massaging (without ear seeds) can enhance circulation and promote general health. However, to treat specific diseases or conditions, you need to apply ear seeds to specific auricular points with tape first, then massage over the seeds to stimulate the points.


2. Bleeding is frequently used to treat fever, hypertension, and various acute and chronic conditions.


3. As a rule of thumb, treat both ears for systemic or internal organ disorders. To treat problems on a limb, treat the ear on the same side as the affected limb. When in doubt, treat both ears.


4. Dr. Huang advocates the use of ear seeds for the safety and simplicity of this method. Typically, you use two seeds (instead of just one for enhanced efficacy) on a particular auricular point. For auricular lines or areas, palpate the entire region and apply up to 6 seeds to completely cover all sensitive spots. To place seeds with greater precision, use the probe of an Auricular Machine to detect spots for positive responses. Unless necessary, avoid needling the ear, so you don't risk causing an infection. Press tacks are also not recommended.


5. Ear seed applications typically stay on for two weeks during a treatment session. Instruct your patients to massage the ear seeds for five to ten minutes three times daily during the session. To make the treatment more effective, stimulate the ear seeds even more. They should avoid washing their ears to keep the applications intact. It's okay if the tapes and ear seeds get wet during a shower/bath - just let them dry naturally.


6. When a treatment session is complete, all ear seeds should be removed from the patient to allow a one-week break before the next treatment session starts.


7. Use extra caution when treating pregnant patients. To be safe, use fewer ear seeds and avoid strong stimulation or blood-letting. Endocrine, Abdomen, Lower Jiao, Pituitary, Ovary and ALL the points on the triangular fossa are contraindicated and should NOT be stimulated for pregnant patients. To minimize the risk of miscarriage, auricular treatment is best applied after the completion of five months of pregnancy.

The process of determining which auricular points to utilize is similar to prescribing herbal formulas. While employing a single point or herb may result in limited effectiveness, the greatest outcomes are achieved when a group of auricular points is prescribed in combination. To look up more protocols/disorders, Dr. Li-Chun Huang's Auricular Treatment Handbook and the eLotus Clinical Manual - both listed below - are valuable resources for finding appropriate prescriptions. These references provide detailed guidance on auricular point selection tailored to individual conditions.

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