Ear seeds are small seeds used to stimulate pressure points in your ear. They’re a type of auriculotherapy, which refers to acupressure or acupuncture focused on the ear.
They’re based on the same general principles as acupuncture. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), your health depends on the flow of qi (energy) in your body.
According to TCM, this energy travels along invisible pathways, known as meridians. Meridians are found throughout your body, including your ears.
Ear seeds are placed on certain points, usually along meridian lines, to help clear up any qi blockages. In TCM, resolving these blockages may help with a variety of health conditions.
People claim ear seeds help with a range of health issues, including:
Some people use ear seeds on their own. Others use them between professional acupuncture or acupressure appointments.
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Is there any evidence to back up their use?
There aren’t many high-quality studies about ear seeds and other forms of auriculotherapy.
However, the few that do exist suggest ear seeds may be beneficial for certain conditions, especially when used alongside other treatments. More research is needed to fully explore the benefits and side effects, though.
Are they safe to try?
Ear seeds are generally safe. They’re non-invasive and don’t require the use of needles, so there’s a much lower risk of infection or bleeding compared to acupuncture.
However, if you have sensitive skin or a latex allergy, metal seeds or adhesive tape might cause some irritation. If your skin tends to get irritated by metal, stick with ceramic or vaccaria seeds.
"The ears hold a reflexology map just like the hands and feet,"
French neurologist Dr. Paul Nogier was among the first to map the ear in the 1950s, according to the journal of Medical Acupuncture, and determined that each part of the ear affected a corresponding part of the body.
The seeds, a magnet or vaccaria flower seed, are non-invasive and placed on top of the skin at pressure points. Crystal seeds provide a fashion statement while on the pressure point.
"The ears have over 200 pressure points that do everything from calming the mind and alleviating PMS symptoms, to treating lower back pain,"