# HCS05 Bimen (Cardia) – Auricular Points

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Location: At the outer (distal) 1/3 section inferior to the Helix Crus.

Cautions: Caution in reflux disease.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/hcs05

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Achalasia, Acid Regurgitation, Chest Discomfort, Heartburn, Hiatus Hernia, Nausea, Vomiting

## Most often selected alongside HCS05

Sourced protocols in the index pairing each point with this one. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

- CVC10 (Thalamus) – 2 protocols
- CYC01 (Stomach) – 2 protocols
- GV20 (100 Convergences) – 2 protocols
- MS03 (Lateral Line 2 of Forehead) – 2 protocols
- TF10 (Shenmen) – 2 protocols

## Protocols using HCS05

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartburn, Reflux Gastroesophageal, Regurgitation Acid | GV20, CVC10, CYC01, HCS05, TF10, MS03 | 14 days | doi:10.1016/j.jtcme.2024.11.012 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Heartburn, Regurgitation, Reflux Gastroesophageal | GV20, CVC10, CYC01, HCS05, TF10, MS03 | 14 days | doi:10.1016/j.jtcme.2024.11.012 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

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