耳针选穴四法
Four Methods for Selection of Ear Points

:: 辩证选穴 Selection of Points Based on Differentiation of Syndromes and Signs ::

根据中医脏腑经络学说辨证选穴。如皮肤病可选肺穴，因肺主皮毛。
  
 Selection of points according to the theories of Zang-Fu and meridians, e.g. Pt. Lung can be selected for skin diseases for the reason that lung dominates the skin and body hair.

:: 经验选穴 Selection of Points according to Experience ::  
  
 
如耳中穴治血液病、皮肤病；胃穴治消化系统病；神门穴镇静安神；耳尖穴消炎退热等。

 
 Point Middle Ear for blood and skin diseases; not only can Pt. Stomach be used to treat the gastrointestinal diseases but also the diseases of nervous system; Pt. Shenmen for pain and tranquilizing; Pt. Ear Apex for inflammation, fever and muscular spasm. 医学全.在线www.med126.com

::依现代医学生理病理知识选穴 Selection of Points according to Physiology and Pathology of Modern Medicine ::  
 
 
如月经病选内分泌；神经衰弱选皮质下等。
  
 For instance, Pt. Endocrine is selected for irregular menstruation; Pt. Brain (Subcortex) for neuro-asthenia.

:: 按病变部位选穴 Selection of Points according to Auricular Points Corresponding to the Diseased Areas ::  
  
 
 
 如眼病选眼、胃病选胃穴，妇科病选内生殖器、盆腔等。

 
  
 For example, Pt. Eye, Pt. Eye 1, Pt. Eye 2 for diseases of the eyes; Pt. Stomach for gastric diseases; Pt. Uterus for diseases of woman, etc.