Auriculotherapy, also known as auricular therapy or ear acupuncture, is a technique which had its origin in Lyon, France. Auricular therapy incorporates the fundamentals of modern medical science based on neurophysiology and neurology, and concepts of traditional acupuncture. Auricular therapy is based on the idea that the entire body is represented on the auricle - meaning the outer portion of the ear and so the entire body can be effectively treated by applying stimulation on the surface of the ear.