The Ear Points

Sympathetic Liver Stomach Forebrain Lower lung Upper lung Kidney Shennen

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Sympathetic

Alleviates stress & tension. Pain killer. Relieves contractions in intestines.

Shenmen

Calms the mind, treating insomnia; restlessness; sensitivity. Promotes lower abdominal circulation; harmonises the liver; reduces high blood pressure.
Calms the heart.

Kidney

For low self esteem, insecurities, fearfulness, paranoia. Helps with low energy. Strengthens kidney function – nourishes sperm, fertility, sexual energy; eases back pain; aids brain tissue, invigorates the digestion. Sharpens memory, eyes, ears, head hair. .

Lung

In Chinese medicine, lung qi is essential to life, facilitating the ability to receive and let go. Helps breathing difficulties. Regulates temperature.

Liver

Regulates emotions & mood swings. Good for depression, anger & irritability.
Regulates blood circulation; improves eyesight; strengthens stomach; dizzy spells; fainting; haemorrhage disease and iron deficiency; relieves chest heaviness, general soreness & pain. For PMT and IBS.

Stomach

This point helps push qi (energy) downwards and so aids feeling “grounded”.
The desire to eat comes from the stomach’s qi. Worry, anxiety & cravings comes from problems here. This point is good for all stomach and digestive problems, ulcers, bloating, nausea & vomiting, wind, stomach pain.

Frontal cortex. For memory, concentration, study ability. Known in the U.S. as the “valium” point. Good for aggression. Calms, relaxes.

Forebrain

Frontal cortex. For memory, concentration, study ability. Known in the U.S. as the “valium” point. Good for aggression. Calms, relaxes.