In the future, results from studies of high methodological quality which report sufficient outcomes are needed to draw definitive conclusions in terms of the effectiveness of auricular therapy. In further trials, data on all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, cardiovascular morbidity (non-fatal stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure) are highly recommended for assessment of effectiveness of treatment of hypertension, while BP after bloodletting in the auricle may be measured immediately for assessment of its instant effectiveness. In addition, the possible effects of auricular therapy for sexual dysfunction caused by routine ADs needs more trials to evaluate.