Abstract

Auriculotherapy is part of a set of therapeutic techniques based on the precepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and promotes the psycho-organic regulation of the individual by stimulating the energy points located in the ear. And the study aims to discuss the use of this modality in medicine complement the light of scientific literature. The use of electronic cigarettes and pharmacological treatment are among the approaches present in traditional medicine, and auriculotherapy can act as a complementary therapy to other interventions used.