What is Auricular Massage Seeds Sticker Therapy?

Auricular Massage Seeds Stickers Therapy is an acupuncture technique by applying skin colored long-lasting self-adhesive tapes with natural 2mm vaccaria seeds (ear seeds) (Wang Bu Liu Xing Zi) which placed on your ear to apply acupressure to acu-pionts on the ear (NO needles). They’re usually held in place by waterproof tape and stay on your ears for up to a week. It is a type of auricular acupuncture therapy, a traditional Chinese medicine technique that focuses on areas on your ear. By promoting comfort and relaxation, Acupuncturist may use them to help with pain, insomnia, substance abuse, and mental issues ranging from anxiety to grief.

Auricular Massage Seeds (ear seeds) are safe for just about anyone. It is a good idea to use it along with acupuncture treatments. They may help the effects of acupuncture last longer between sessions.

How Auricular Massage Seeds Sticker Therapy Work?

After cleaning your ear with an alcohol swab, an Acupuncturist places the seeds on the outside portion of your ear. It doesn’t hurt, but you may feel some tenderness or warmth.

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.

Auricular Massage Seeds Stickers Therapy is meant to promote the release of natural endorphins, "feel-good" chemicals in your body. There's some evidence that this therapy can relieve symptoms.

In some studies, researchers found that ear seeds made people more tolerant of pain. These findings suggest that ear seeds might help people better deal with chronic pain.

Health Benefits of Auricular Massage Seeds Sticker Therapy

While they can't cure chronic pain or other conditions like magic, but it may be a helpful addition to your medical treatment with:

Substance abuse; Migraine; Pain, numbness and tingling from chemotherapy; Lower back pain; Insomnia; Weight loss; Anxiety; Depression; Trauma; Grief; Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Risks of Ear Seeds

They don't have any known serious side effects. But you might have minor symptoms after you use ear seeds. They include:

Discomfort or skin irritation around the seeds; Minor bleeding; Dizziness; Infection; Sleepiness

If you have a latex allergy or sensitivity, ask your Acupuncturist to use latex-free tape to secure your ear seeds.