Where is the best place to treat tinnitus?

Tinnitus is indeed very uncomfortable and will affect a person's ear health, and may even be accompanied by some injuries and other diseases. Therefore, in addition to medication, tinnitus can also be treated with other treatments, such as moxibustion. Moxibustion does not require medication or injections or surgery to treat tinnitus. It is a more traditional treatment method. Although the effect is slow, it can completely relieve the symptoms.

Deafness and tinnitus are two symptoms of abnormal hearing. Tinnitus can occur alone, but deafness must be accompanied by tinnitus. Modern medicine believes that there are many causes of tinnitus, the most common of which are drug poisoning, acute infectious diseases, noise damage, craniocerebral trauma and senile tinnitus; while deafness is often caused by labyrinthitis of the inner ear, otitis media, otosclerosis, intra-ear tumors, drug poisoning, inner ear concussion and senile deafness.

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Tinnitus and deafness can be divided into deficiency syndrome and excess syndrome, so the acupoints for moxibustion are also different, and they must be distinguished.

Evidence of tinnitus and deafness

Tinnitus and deafness in the real sense are caused by the wind-fire of the liver and gallbladder rising against the flow of qi and blocking the Shaoyang meridian. The onset is sudden, with tinnitus like thunder, hearing loss or loss, unbearable pain, or accompanied by temporary dizziness, nasal congestion and runny nose, or headache, ear fullness and stuffiness, red face and eyes, bitter taste in the mouth, dry nasopharynx, or chills and fever, body pain, irritability, constipation and yellow urine. The tongue is pale red with a thin yellow coating. If you know how to take a pulse, you can feel the pulse condition.

Moxibustion acupoints: Taichong, Fenglong, Tinggong, Yifeng, Pianli

Taichong Point: On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression behind the first and second metatarsal spaces. Moxibustion on Taichong acupoint can calm the liver, release heat, soothe the liver and nourish blood, thereby calming excessive liver fire.

Fenglong point: on the anterior and lateral side of the calf, 8 inches above the tip of the lateral ankle and 2 inches away from the anterior edge of the tibia. Moxibustion on Fenglong point can strengthen the spleen and resolve phlegm, harmonize the stomach and reduce adverse reactions, and open up the orifices.

Yifeng point: behind the base of the earlobe, in the depression between the mastoid process and the mandible. The Yifeng point is located next to the ear, and is also the intersection of the gallbladder meridian and the stomach meridian. Moxibustion on the Yifeng point can benefit the mouth, tongue and throat.

Tinggong point: on the side of the face, in front of the tragus (a small cartilage protruding in front of the ear cavity), at the upper edge of the depression when the mouth is opened. Moxibustion on the Tinggong point can improve hearing and open up the mind.

Pianli point: On the dorsal side of the forearm, 3 inches above the transverse wrist crease, in the depression between the two bones on the thumb side. Moxibustion on the Pianli point can clear away heat and detoxify, and is very effective in relieving tinnitus.

Moxibustion method: Moxibustion with moxa sticks, 10 minutes on each acupoint, until the skin becomes red and warm, once a day, 10 times as a course of treatment, moxibustion until the tinnitus disappears and hearing returns to normal.

Deficiency tinnitus and deafness

Deficiency syndrome is mostly caused by qi deficiency and blood stasis, kidney essence deficiency, and lack of nourishment to the ears. The onset is slow, the tinnitus sounds like cicadas, with a low pitch, the hearing loss is mild, and symptoms include soreness in the waist and knees, insomnia and nightmares.

Moxibustion acupoints: Taixi, Shenshu, Tinghui, Guanyuan

Taixi Point: On the inner side of the foot, behind the medial malleolus, in the depression between the tip of the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon. Taixi acupoint has the effect of nourishing the kidneys and brain, and unblocking the qi flow. It has a good effect on tinnitus caused by the inability of essence and blood to replenish the ears.

Shenshu point: On the back, below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra, 1.5 inches on both sides. Moxibustion on the Shenshu point can nourish the kidney and replenish essence. The kidney opens up to the ear. Sufficient kidney essence can nourish the ears and eyes, thereby improving hearing.

Tinghui point: on the side of the face, in front of the tragus (a small cartilage protruding in front of the ear cavity), at the lower edge of the depression when the mouth is opened. Tinghui is located in front of the tragus. Moxibustion on the Tinghui point can promote blood circulation in the ear, allowing qi and blood to reach the diseased area.

Guanyuan Point: On the abdomen, on the anterior midline, 3 inches below the navel. Moxibustion on Guanyuan acupoint can warm the lower abdomen, replenish qi and benefit the kidneys very well.

Moxibustion method: Use moxa sticks to gently moxibustion each acupoint for 15 minutes until the skin becomes red and warm. Do this once a day. 10 times constitute a course of treatment. Moxibustion until the tinnitus disappears and hearing returns to normal.

Daily precautions

During the moxibustion period, get enough sleep, avoid excessive fatigue, and refrain from sexual intercourse.

The diet should be as light as possible. Patients with excess syndrome should avoid spicy and sour foods and fried foods; patients with deficiency syndrome can eat more yin-nourishing foods, such as oysters, duck eggs, etc.

Patients with tinnitus should remain optimistic, participate in more outdoor activities to relax, and divert their attention to alleviate tinnitus.