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Journal of Integrative Nursing ›› 2022, Vol. 4 ›› Issue (2): 97-102.doi: 10.4103/jin.jin_11_22

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Operational procedures of auricular point sticking technology

Hong CHEN1, Shanshan LIU1, Kexin LIU1, Suna LI1, Ling TANG2   

  1. 1 Department of Breast Surgery, Dongfang Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China 2 Department of Nursing, Dongfang Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
  • Received:2022-02-10 Revised:2022-04-11 Accepted:2022-05-13 Online:2022-06-30 Published:2022-06-30
  • Contact: Prof. Ling Tang, Department of Nursing, Dongfang Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Zone 1, Fangzhuang Fangxing Garden, Fengtai 100078, Beijing, China E-mail:tangling@zxyjhhl.org.cn

Abstract: As an external treatment technique of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), auricular point sticking, which is rooted in holographic biology theory and TCM viscera and meridian theory, is a safe and effective treatment method. This article introduces the technology overview and development process. The auricular point sticking technique for constipation is taken as an example to specify the basic requirements, assessment, operational points, acupoint selection and matters needing attention during the implementation of the auricular acupressure technique, providing a reference for the operating procedures of this technique in the clinical treatment of other diseases such as insomnia, diarrhea, colds, hypertension, headache, and dysmenorrhea.