The modern patient's interest in acupuncture, as an alternative method of treating pathological symptoms, is also transferred to auriculotherapy. Medical specialists are adaptive to these new needs of the patient. Especially since auriculotherapy, with its various application techniques, is an economically effective way of treatment. Scientific knowledge seeks and finds an explanation for the effectiveness of auriculotherapy by exploring its ancient roots and analyzing modern scientific evidence. The purpose of this article is to explore and present the historical roots of auriculotherapy and its current application.
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