Ear acupressure—also known as auriculotherapy—offers a gentle, needle-free way to tap into your body’s own healing capacity. At PurePoint Wellness, we’ve seen remarkable benefits when ear seeds (tiny beads or gold pellets on skin-friendly adhesive) are used alone or between AcuDetox sessions.

What Are Ear Seeds?

Think of ear seeds as “pressure point stickers.” Each seed is placed on a specific spot of the outer ear that corresponds to organs, hormones, or emotional centers. Light, continuous pressure nudges the nervous system and encourages balance—similar to how reflexology works on the feet.

• Natural materials: traditional vicaria (vaccaria) seeds, stainless-steel, or 24-karat gold pellets

• Stay in place: seeds remain for 3–5 days; press gently if cravings rise or stress spikes

• Completely painless: no needles—just subtle pressure you can barely feel

How Ear Seeds Help

ConcernPotential BenefitCravings & WithdrawalCalmer urges, smoother detoxSleep & AnxietyDeeper rest, steadier moodPain & InflammationNatural endorphin releaseFocus & EnergyImproved mental clarityHormone BalancePMS, libido, weight-management support

Quick science snapshot: Stimulating auricular points sends signals through cranial nerves to the brain’s limbic system (emotional center) and hypothalamus (stress regulator), prompting a cascade of “calm and repair” neurochemicals.

Ear Seeds vs. AcuDetox—Better Together

Ear SeedsAcuDetoxMethodGentle pressureMicro-needlesSession Length10 min placement30 min relaxationDuration of Effect3–5 daysImmediate calm, residual benefitBest ForOngoing supportDeep nervous-system reset

Ear Seeds AcuDetox Method Gentle pressure Micro-needles Session Length 10 min placement 30 min relaxation Duration of Effect 3–5 days Immediate calm, residual benefit Best For Ongoing support Deep nervous-system reset

Many clients start with AcuDetox for a full-body unwind, then keep the momentum with ear seeds between visits.

What to Expect in a Session

1. Consult – We discuss goals: stress, cravings, pain, sleep, or mood.

2. Placement – Tiny seeds are applied to 5–10 ear points.

3. Instructions – Press each seed 3–5 times a day (or whenever discomfort rises).

4. Refresh – Return in 4–5 days for new placements or combine with your next AcuDetox chair session.

Ready to Try Ear Seeds?