TCM, kidney, ears on the strictest contains all the organs of the body and contact each organ, equivalent to a microcosm of the human body, so often rub ears, is a good health preservation methods.

中医上说，肾开窍于耳，耳朵上包含了所有脏腑的反射区，联系着全身每一个器官，相当于人体的一个缩影，所以常搓揉耳朵，不失为一种好的养生方法。

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