If you haven’t heard about this growing wellness trend, you definitely want to keep reading. Ear seeding is gaining popularity as a new wellness trend and a way to relax. Based on traditional Chinese medicine, ear seeding is a non-invasive form of acupuncture, which uses acupressure points in the ear to stimulate other parts of the body.

What are ear seeds?

Ear seeds serve as small acupressure devices. They're a type of auriculotherapy, a traditional Chinese medicine technique that focuses on areas in your ear. They are used to promote comfort and relaxation.

According to Moonrabbit Acupuncture based in Chicago, ear seeds, or ear beads, can be used to augment treatment and help extend relief. Made of 24 karat gold beads, with the option to enhance with Swarovski crystals, ear seeds are placed on acupuncture points in the ear and gently press against your skin to treat conditions throughout the body. Versatile and unintrusive, they can provide benefits that last from several hours to several days. A fun and functional way to take your Zen on the go.

Benefits of ear seeds

Ear seeds are great for numerous reasons. One of them is relaxation. Ear seeding is known to be used to issues like insomnia, anxiety, and pain. PLUS they serve as a seriously cool ear accessory. You can get them in different colors.

How to use ear seeds

1. Massage them gently

Three to five times per day, gently rub your ear seeds in a circular motion to stimulate the parts of your body they’re intended to help. Be sure not to press down too hard, but just enough that you can feel the stimulation.

2. Remove them after three to five days

You should change your ear seeds regularly. Ear seeds may fall off on their own after about five days. It's not recommended to leave them on for more than five days, even if they're still in place so they don’t irritate your skin. Your ear seeds will lose their stickiness with time, especially as they’re exposed to the moisture in the air and water when you shower.

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