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Kim notes that at-home ear seeds are unlikely to have any side effects or issues for most people. “The risks are minimal,” she says. “Theoretically, they may cause an abrasion or laceration if pressed too hard and too long, but that would be unusual.”

Traditionally, ear seeds come from the flowering herb vaccaria. But today, you can also find metal or ceramic beads.Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.

Look for an ear seed diagram online and carefully assess the point at which you want the ear seed to be placed.' Far from being a new wellbeing trend, ear seeding ( also known as auriculotherapy) originated from Traditional Chinese Medicine practices over 3000 years ago, eventually coming to the west in 1957 offering a host of health and wellness benefits. From stress relief to detoxing, it wasn't long before we saw these tiny dots crop up on the catwalk in the ears of Naomi and Kate, and they've grown in popularity ever since. Ear seeds don’t pierce the skin, but stimulate acupoints, making them [potentially] effective for many chronic conditions,” says Jill Blakeway, a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine in private practice in New York City. Blakeway says auricular acupressure via ear seeding is traditionally believed to affect every part of the body through the minute acupressure points in the ear. How Ear Seeding Works Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Patients experience the most significant benefits when making healthy lifestyle choices (including diet, exercise, quality sleep, not smoking, and stress reduction).

Possible Benefits of Auriculotherapy in General

Dr. Smircina says that anyone can buy ear seeds online, self-apply, and see some kind of result. But she adds that placing your own ear seeds may provide a lighter effect than ear seeds placed by a professional after an acupunture treatment. When ear seeds aren't placed by a professional there's no guarantee that the seed has been placed on the correct acupoint. Dr. Fisk adds, “I would exercise caution in children whose parents are concerned that their child may fidget with the ear seed for fear of altering its position or disrupting the adhesion of the overlaying tape, as this can increase the danger of the seed going into the ear canal.” *Image source: Pexels/Unsplash/Pixelbay Where to Get Ear Seed The trend, for TikTokers at least, revolves around at-home ear seed products you can buy over the counter and online that are similar to those used in acupuncture clinics. As with other complementary and alternative therapies, though, it’s best to visit a licensed acupuncture practitioner to find out how (and whether) to use them for your specific concerns. Once they're in place, you massage them two to three times a day. To do this, apply gentle pressure to the seeds and move them in small circles.