Crystal Ear Seeds with Placement Chart for Migraines, Self Care, Holistic, Natural, Acupressure, Acupuncture, Earseeds
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Crystal Ear Seeds with Placement Chart for Migraines, Self Care, Holistic, Natural, Acupressure, Acupuncture, Earseeds
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Rashmi Jain, M.D., founder of BabiesMD and a concierge physician in Irvine, California, is not averse to parents adopting safe complementary or alternative methods to manage anxiety or pain in children. “Although studies on the advantages of ear seeds are sparse, there is evidence (albeit from small sample sizes) that ear seeds can relieve pain and anxiety in children and even newborn intensive care unit infants,” she says. Given its topical application and non-invasive nature, it is reasonable to try auriculotherapy on youngsters suffering from anxiety, pain, or fear. *Image source: Unsplash/Pixelbay/Pexels
First, it’s important to note that applying ear seeds at home brings a risk of user error. Blakeway says most at-home applications come with small maps that identify acupoints in your ear for easy application, but this may not be the best way to apply them. “I think it’s best to see a licensed professional first, because they can help you choose the most effective point to fit your diagnosis and they can make sure you’re putting them in the correct places,” she says. Snyder, D.Ac., MSAc., LAc, founder of Moon Rabbit Acupuncture in Chicago, says, “Often when I’m going to a playdate, the other moms will ask, ‘Oh, can you bring the ear seeds so we can use them on all the kids?'” It is a simple and enjoyable approach for children to participate in their health, and it is successful. While the idea of putting seeds in your ear can send shivers down your spine, Ada Ooi, TCM practitioner and founder of 001 Skincare reassures us that they've come a long way since their rural origins. “Ear seeds are small seeds that are placed on your ear on various acupressure points to serve as tiny acupressure devices,” she says. “Traditionally they came from the vaccaria herb, also known as the ‘cowherb’ which grows in China and central and Southern parts of Europe. The plant is harvested in the summer, then dried in the sun, after which the seeds are removed from their shells. In TCM, vaccaria seeds have bitter and neutral properties, and are associated with the liver and stomach meridians (paths through which the life-energy known as 'qi' flows), with their main function being to invigorate the blood.” Here is what your household should know about ear seeds. *Image source: everydayhealth.com What Exactly Are Ear Seeds?Their effectiveness has not been widely tested, as they are considered companion therapy to other traditional treatments as part of integrative medicine. According to the Public Health Acupuncture of New Mexico, to treat anxiety or stress with ear seeds, a person needs to place them on three points:
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 Ear seeds are small pellets placed on the pressure points in the ear. This ancient Chinese remedy has been used for centuries to treat a variety of conditions, including headaches and migraines.
The Science Behind Ear Seeding
Although ear seeds are available online, it is recommended that they be placed on the ear by a licensed acupuncturist. “The ear is a really complex structure, which is why it’s so important to have a practitioner with extensive knowledge of its function and how these points are combined to produce a tailored treatment for you,” explains Scott.
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