Have you ever noticed that sometimes people touch or rub their ears when speaking, processing a thought or feeling an emotion?    It’s an instinctive thing we do without consciously choosing to do so, the pressure on different parts of the ear turns on or off different systems within our body.   Ear seeds are small seeds or balls that stick to your ears on specific acupressure points to relieve discomfort or painful symptoms. Ear Seeds are a form of auriculotherapy and are rooted in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) used for centuries as a form of acupressure.   Originally the seeds from the vaccaria plant were used as they were small in size, similar to a poppy seed, with the ability to stick to the ear.   Modern variations use metal, ceramic and crystal “seeds”, referred to as healing jewellery by some.

By applying gentle pressure with ear seeds you can stimulate Qi flow to address energy blockages and promote natural healing.  Ear seeds utilise the relationship between your ear auricles and the nervous system, specifically targeting the auricular branch of the vagus nerve. Similar to reflexology where the whole body is mirrored on the foot, the ear is a microsystem too.

Ear seeds are a complimentary therapy widely used for pain management, anxiety relief, stress and overall well-being.  They can ease both mental and physical symptoms. Based on the symptoms you are wanting relief from I will apply between 3 and 6 ear seeds on the relevant acupressure points, creating a gentle pressure, on each ear.  I have more than 100 ear maps covering things from abdominal pain to worry and most letters of the alphabet in between. Tell me what you’d like help with and I’ll create an ear map for you using NADA (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) protocols.  Acupressure is similar to acupuncture but offers a needle free technique which can be left in place for up to 5 days.

Your ear is gently cleaned with an alcohol wipe to remove any excess natural oils which could prevent the seed from sticking well to your ear.  The ear seed is transferred to your ear using tweezers. They are non invasive and drug free so perfectly safe although some people may be sensitive to the adhesive used to apply the seed or the metal of the seed itself. Worse case allergic reaction is they may can cause some itching, discomfort or redness — all signs that you should remove the ear seed right away. Some people report an ache / bruise type sensation.

Some people feel effects almost immediately, such as relaxation or tension release. For others, benefits build gradually over several days as the ear seeds continue to stimulate the acupressure points. You can wear them for up to 5 days and to remove your ear seeds simply peel off, no special remover is needed.

It's fine to get them wet, just let them dry naturally, do not rub.