OBJECTIVE: To observe therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with auricular 
point sticking and pressing for smoking cessation.
METHODS: Body acupoints for acupuncture, Jieyan (two horizontal fingers above 
styloid process of radius), Shenmen (HT 7), Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36), 
Sanyingjiao (SP 6). Main ear acupoints: Kou (mouth), Fei (lung), Shenmen, and 
adjuvant ear points: Shenshangxian (adrenal gland), Wei (stomach), Xin (heart), 
Neifenmi (endocrine), Qiguan (trachea), Gan (liver). The treatment was given 
once daily, 6 sessions constituting one course, and the therapeutic effects were 
observed after 4 courses.
RESULTS: Thirty-six were cured, 12 cases were effective, 5 cases were 
ineffective.
CONCLUSION: Acupuncture combined with auricular point sticking and pressing has 
reliable therapeutic effect for smoking cessation, but it is needed that the 
patient cooperates actively and has the will of smoking cessation, so as to 
avoid re-taking smoking.