IAC03 (Sympathetic)

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Auricular Points

Location of acupuncture point IAC03 (Sympathetic)
6
Indications
9
Protocols

Location

On both ears, at the end of the upper edge of the lower Crus of the Antihelix.

Cautions

No specific contraindications.

Indications

Conditions for which IAC03 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Protocols using IAC03

  • Constipation, Gastrointestinal Dysfunction Postoperative, Absent Bowel Sounds, Absent FlatusAT12, CVC06, CYC01, CYC05, IAC03, TF10 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1464749)
  • Opioid Dependence, Withdrawal Anxiety, Withdrawal CravingAT12, CVC01, CYC11, IAC03, IN01, TF10 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613)
  • Constipation, Gastrointestinal Dysfunction Postoperative, Absent Bowel Sounds, Absent FlatusAT12, CVC06, CYC01, CYC05, IAC03, TF10 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1464749)
  • Opioid Dependence, Withdrawal Anxiety, Withdrawal Craving, Withdrawal RestlessnessAT12, CVC02, CVC06, CYC11, IAC03, IN01, TF10 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613)
  • Constipation, Gastrointestinal Dysfunction Postoperative, Absent Bowel Sounds, Absent FlatusAT12, CYC01, CYC05, IAC03, TF10 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1464749)
  • Opioid Dependence, Withdrawal Anxiety, Withdrawal Craving, Withdrawal RestlessnessAT12, CVC01, CVC02, CYC08, CYC11, IAC03, IN01, TF10 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613)
  • Constipation, Gastrointestinal Dysfunction Postoperative, Absent FlatusAT12, CYC01, CYC05, IAC03, TF10 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1464749)
  • Hyperglycemia, Insulin Resistance, Type 2 DiabetesAT12, CYC11, IAC03, IN01, TF10 (https://doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v16.i12.112580)
  • Dizziness, Headache, Hypertension IntradialyticCVC06, CVC09, CYC08, CYC11, IAC03, TF04 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/9953986)