Methods and systems for non-invasive selective control of blood pressure are described. For example, noninvasive stimulation of the auriculotemporal nerve (on the surface of the ear) facilitates a decrease in blood pressure without a corresponding decrease in heart rate or breathing rate, as occurs in stimulation of the cervical vagus and trigeminal nerves. Such a therapy may be particularly beneficial during hypertensive crises or like events where the body naturally decreases heart rate and breathing rate to compensate for an increased blood pressure.
