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Often, treatment using ear seeds is patient-centered. Scott explains, “A patient will come in, tell us their chief complaint, and then, similar to any other clinical session, we will ask them questions to have a deeper knowledge of how they’re experiencing things and how it relates to traditional Chinese medicine.” Afterward, we formulate a treatment plan based on our diagnosis. The individual will thereafter receive auriculotherapy based on their specific demands.”

If you're happy to try ear seeds out at home, it's best to follow some guidelines. Read on for Ellner's top tips for applying ear seeds yourself... It is claimed that ear seeds can alleviate the symptoms of numerous diseases, including stress, anxiety, insomnia, and digestive difficulties. It can even be used to treat substance abuse. Scott states, “I have people using ear therapy for addiction; they are attempting to quit smoking.”“Adults will have acupuncture and then depart with these seeds, which can reduce cravings,” Liu, M., et al. (2021). Effects of auricular point acupressure on pain relief: A systematic review.Kim also suggests limiting your seed application to between three and five seeds. “The locations may get muddled beyond that, and it also may become difficult to stimulate them,” she says. 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. The correlation between the established medical diagnosis of each patient and the auricular diagnoses was 75.2 percent! If you choose the at-home route, under the guidance of your licensed acupuncturist, Blakeway advises you to write in a journal, noting the benefits you experience, any adverse symptoms, and how you feel. “Keep a record of your symptoms so you can evaluate if this modality is working for you,” she says. 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

In Chinese medicine, the ear is a microsystem of the whole body with dozens of pressure points that do different things from relieving pain to boosting digestion, balancing hormones, calming the mind or helping you sleep,” Auth explains. And while ear seeds don’t work instantly, per se, they can shift your energy pretty fast and, most important, effectively. How does ear seeding work? Based in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), ear seeds are a form of auriculotherapy, which uses acupressure points in the ear to stimulate other parts of the body. Blakeway notes ear seeds are low risk because they're noninvasive. “Because they don’t break the skin, they are a very safe treatment,” Blakeway says.Additionally, Blakeway and Chu warn that people with latex allergies should avoid ear seeds. “If redness and discomfort appear, the ear should be evaluated for signs of an allergic reaction,” says Chu. Applying pressure here can filter out disruptive sensory impulses and prevent the “information overload” that causes pain, tension, and dizziness. The "S" stands for sleep. Dr. Starling says try to avoid changes in your sleep pattern, even on the weekends.