Ear seeds are small seeds or beads that are placed on specific points on the ear to support the health and balance of the body. This is part of a method called auriculotherapy , which comes from the Latin word auricula , meaning "ear". Auriculotherapy means "treatment through the ear" and is based on the idea that different points on the outer ear are connected to different parts of the body. By pressing on these points, one can stimulate the body's own healing processes and promote well-being. Because no needles are used, but only pressure, ear seeds are also classified as a form of acupressure .

Traditionally, small seeds from the vaccaria flower have been used to stimulate these points, but today small metal balls are also used. These seeds or balls are applied to the ear using adhesive and can be left in place for several days, continuously stimulating the nerve points and supporting the body's recovery and balance.

The method was further developed by French neurologist Dr. Paul Nogier in the 1950s. He discovered that the outer ear can be seen as a mirror image of the entire body, organized like an upside-down fetal position. and that by stimulating specific points on the ear, one can influence the body's functions. This system is used today in both traditional Chinese medicine and modern auriculotherapy to promote health and restore vitality.