Auriculotherapy

This stimulation may help modulate stress, pain, sleep, and certain internal physiological functions. Its mechanisms of action are partly explained through neurophysiological pathways, although scientific evidence is still evolving.

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, using temporary or semi-permanent needles (left in place for several days), auriculotherapy is employed to regulate the circulation of Qi and Blood and to support the functions of the internal organs. It can be integrated into acupuncture treatment to enhance the overall therapeutic effect.

In contexts such as chronic or post-viral fatigue, it may help support energetic regulation and improve quality of life. Some studies suggest an effect on heart rate variability and autonomic nervous system regulation.

It is a complementary method, generally well tolerated, that does not replace conventional medical treatment but can be integrated into a broader therapeutic approach.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, auriculotherapy is part of an energetic framework based on the circulation of Qi, meridians, and the functional relationships of internal organs, without relying on a fixed universal anatomical map.

Dr. Paul Nogier’s approach, by contrast, is based on a precise somatotopic mapping of the auricle, where the body is represented as an inverted fetus with systematic anatomical correspondence.

Thus, Traditional Chinese Medicine favors a functional and individualized energetic interpretation, while Nogier’s method proposes a structured and reproducible neurophysiological framework based on anatomical landmarks.