The treatment of exogenous obesity employing auricular acupuncture

Am J Chin Med (Gard City N Y). 1975 Jul;3(3):285-7. doi: 10.1142/s0192415x75000311.

Abstract

This article reports on the treatment of 21 obesity patients employing auricular acupuncture. The auricular points used were Mouth, Shen-men, Stomach, Hunger and Spleen, and the period of treatment lasted from two to six weeks. The weight loss in these patients varied from 2 to 16 pounds. The rationale for using these points and cautions for this type of treatment were discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Therapy*
  • Adult
  • Body Weight
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity / therapy*
  • Time Factors