Ear acupuncture (Auriculotherapy), Laser therapy, Laser acupuncture
Ear acupuncture (auriculotherapy or auriculomedicine) is a form of reflex zone therapy in which the auricle (outer ear) is used as a projection surface for the entire body. A significant advantage is the direct connection to the central nervous system (CNS), which is why it is often referred to as "therapy via the executive suite."
Key benefits and effects of ear acupuncture with needles or laser
• Rapid pain relief: It is frequently used for acute and chronic pain such as migraines, back pain, or arthritis.
• Mental relaxation: The method is effective against stress, sleep disorders, exam anxiety, and burnout-related exhaustion.
• For addiction recovery: It has proven particularly effective for nicotine cessation (smoking cessation) and weight loss through appetite control.
• Vagus nerve regulation: Stimulating specific points on the ear can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting physical relaxation.
• Treatment of motor symptoms: It is used, for example, as a complementary therapy for Parkinson's disease to alleviate muscle stiffness or tremors.
Practical advantages of ear acupuncture compared to body acupuncture
• Permanent needles: A key advantage is the use of tiny, permanent needles that can remain in the ear for about a week. This allows for a continuous therapeutic effect, which is particularly helpful for chronic conditions and addiction treatment.
• Reduced discomfort: Patients do not need to undress, as only the ear is treated. Many also find the treatment less painful and more comfortable.
• Compatibility: It can be excellently combined with classical body acupuncture to enhance the overall effect of both methods.
• Immediate feedback: Active reflex points on the ear often show increased pain sensitivity or altered electrical charge, allowing therapists to precisely locate the problem. Ideal for RAC diagnosis according to Nogier.
• Use of laser devices with frequency modulation (resonance frequencies), e.g., the LaserPen
The ear map
In addition to the modulation frequencies, correct point localization is essential for successful ear acupuncture. Ear charts show the precise location of ear points, organs, and frequency zones. Various ear charts are available (the image shows the RJ-LASER ear chart).
The most comprehensive ear chart currently available was created by Dr. Bahr and is available through Blum Akupunkturbedarf (www.blum-akupunktur.de).
RAC pulse detection, pulse diagnosis with Laser
RAC pulse testing (Reflex Auriculo-Cardial) is an alternative medicine diagnostic method primarily used in auricular acupuncture (auriculomedicine). It was discovered in the 1950s by the French physician Dr. Paul Nogier (1908-1996) and is also known as the Nogier reflex or VAS (Vascular Autonomic Signal). Dr. Frank Bahr (1944-2025) significantly expanded RAC pulse diagnosis. Among other things, the polarizing filters used by Nogier were replaced by Laserfrequenzen 1-7 developed by Bahr. These frequencies must be pre-programmed in the laser.
Core Concept and Function
• The Reflex: When an active acupuncture point is stimulated (e.g., by pressure, needles, or laser frequencies), the body reacts with a brief change in pulse quality (RAC).
• Perception: A trained therapist palpates the pulse at the radial artery in the wrist. The RAC usually manifests as a brief increase in amplitude or a sensation as if the pulse wave is impacting the palpating finger.
• Physiology: It is assumed to be a sympathetic-autonomic response in which vascular tone changes briefly.
Anwendungsbereiche in der Ohrakupunktur, RAC-Pulsdiagnose
In practice, therapists use RAC testing for various purposes:
• Point location: Locating acupuncture points on the ear that require treatment.
• Focus of interference diagnostics: Identifying blocking factors such as scars, chronic inflammation, or toxic burdens.
• Material testing: Testing the compatibility of medications, foods, or dental materials.
Scientific classification: RAC pulse palpation or RAC pulse diagnosis is considered a speculative concept and is not recognized in evidence-based conventional medicine.
Information on the specific procedure for pulse palpation, laser therapy, or training opportunities in auriculomedicine can be found through the German Academy for Acupuncture (DAA e.V.).
Laser therapy as a modern special form of ear acupuncture
Laser irradiation in ear acupuncture (also called laser acupuncture) is a modern, painless alternative to traditional needle acupuncture. A focused beam of light (usually a low-level laser) is directed at the acupuncture points on the ear to trigger a therapeutic stimulus. In modern ear acupuncture (Nogier; Bahr), the laser is used at specific frequencies (resonance frequencies).
Advantages of Laser Therapy
• Painless: Since no needles penetrate the skin, this method is ideal for children, people with a low pain threshold, or patients with a fear of needles.
• Infection Protection: No puncture wounds are created, eliminating the risk of inflammation or infection of the ear.
• Additional Biostimulation: The laser light is converted into heat in the tissue and directly influences cell metabolism. This can accelerate healing processes and strengthen the immune system.
• Precision & Frequencies: Modern laser devices such as the LaserPen or Physiolaser allow for working with different frequencies (e.g., pulsed) to selectively stimulate or soothe specific points without having to move the needle. This is ideally achieved using meridian frequencies according to Dr. Reininger, frequencies according to Dr. Nogier, Dr. Bahr, and others.
Important applications of the laser
Laser ear acupuncture, or laser therapy, is used for the entire spectrum of classical acupuncture, but shows particular strengths in the following areas:
• Pain therapy: For pain relief in cases of migraines or back pain; studies even suggest that it can help erase pain memory.
• Psychological disorders: Treatment of stress, sleep disorders, exam anxiety, and tinnitus.
• Addiction treatment & metabolism: Support for smoking cessation or weight loss.
• Skin & wound healing: Promoting regeneration in cases of herpes, scars (keloids), or inflammation in the ear, nose, and throat area.
Procedure and duration: Depending on the number of points and the laser type, power, and wavelength (e.g., LaserPen, Physiolaser), a session usually lasts only a few seconds per point. Since no permanent needles are used, the risk of inflammation lasting several days is eliminated. However, for a lasting effect, the treatment usually needs to be repeated in several sessions (approximately 3 to 10). Informations about the LaserPen and Physiolaser.
Wichtige Resonanzfrequenzen, Nogierfrequenzen
Die NOGIER-Frequenzen müssen im Lasergerät vorprogrammiert sein. Sie werden seit mehr als 40 Jahren angewendet und sind in potenzierter und nicht-potenzierter Form vorhanden, wobei beide Oktaven die gleiche Indikation haben. Die NOGIER-Frequenzen werden als Buchstabe dargestellt:
A´ B´ C´ D´ E´ F´ G´
A’/292 Hz Akute Zustände, Zellebene, Entzündung, Tumore Körperöffnungen, Zustimmungspunkt
B’/584 Hz Chronische Zustände, Metabolismus, Zellernährung Abdomen, Sedationspunkt
C’/1168 Hz Kreislauf, Energietransport, Bewegungssystem Knochen, Muskeln, Gelenke, Extremitäten, Tonisationspunkt
D’/2336 Hz Psychische Störungen, Erschöpfung, Schmerzen Kommissuren, Alarmpunkte
E’/4672 Hz Nervenstörungen/Schmerz, Neuralgie, Neuritiden, Rückenmark, Nerven, Anfangspunkte
F’/9344 Hz Depressionen, psychische Symptome/ Ursachen Knochenrekonstruktion Gesicht, Subcortex, Emotionen, Endpunkte
G’/18688 Hz Intellektuelle/psychosomatische Störungen Präfrontale Hirnzone, Stirn, Quellpunkte
Wichtige Resonanzfrequenzen, Bahrfrequenzen
Es gibt unterschiedliche Frequenzreihen wie BAHR 1, BAHR 2, Bahr Bewegung, Chakren usw.. Die Frequenzen sind in den Lasergeräten vorprogrammiert und können durch RAC kontrolliert werden. BAHR 1 wird im Display als Zahl dargestellt:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
1/599,5 Hz Störung in der Unterhaltung erworbener Energie, Störung in der Unterhaltung eigener Energie Ressourcen, Ursache der Krankheit, Affinität zum Sympathikus, Tiefe Gewebeschicht
2/1199 Hz Energietransfer, neuronale Energie und Verteilungsfunktion, hormonelle und Nervensysteme, Affinität zum Parasympathikus, Mittlere Gewebeschicht
3/2398 Hz Grenz- und tangentiale Zone zwischen Mensch und Umwelt, biotische Punkte, Omega-Ren Kanalpunkte, Oberflächliche Gewebeschicht, Omega-KG-Punkt
4/4796 Hz Omega-LG-Punkt
5/9592 Hz Spezialfrequenz für Oszillation, Über-Omega
6/19184 Hz Achsenfrequenz des linken Ohres und ZP rechts
7/38368 Hz Achsenfrequenz des rechten Ohres und ZP links
