What are Ear Seeds?

What are ear seeds?

Ear seeds are tiny seeds or small metal balls attached to adhesive tape and placed on specific points on the ear. Ear seeds are often used in traditional Chinese medicine and are believed to help with conditions such as pain, stress, insomnia, and other health issues. 

Ear seeds are placed on acupuncture points located on the ear and are stimulated by the patient as they are worn. They worn for one to several days and can be gently massaged to stimulate the points they are placed on.

We have a variety of ear seeds: gold plated, silver plated, crystal, and natural vaccaria ear seeds. Gold is considered by practioners to tonify, silver to sedate, and natural vaccaria are most traditional. Vaccaria is a type of plant which has been used in traditional chinese medicine for ear seeds for thousands of years. Most gold or silver ear seeds are more commonly called magnetic pellets. 

The practice of using ear seeds is traditional and is not evaluated by the FDA. This practice and these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.