Addressing dysfunction of the amygdala via the auricular acupuncture microsystem has vast potential. Widespread medical consequences of amygdala dysregulation have been well-defined scientifically. Clinical results and a significant quantity of existing amygdala research support the rationale for addressing amygdala function through auricular-acupuncture techniques. Further scientific inquiry into their mechanisms of action, clinical applications, and expansion of both professional and public education of the merits of these techniques is warranted.
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