Ear Spheres or ear seeds are a needle free form of acupuncture or acupressure which stimulate acupuncture points on the external ear. They are tiny metal balls which can be attached to points on the ear with a small clear adhesive plaster. Ear seeds were traditionally natural seeds taken from the vaccaria plant and are still in use today. Gold and silver plated ear seeds are more attractive and equally, if not more, effective. Ear Spheres are highest quality Japanese 24K gold or silver plated ear seeds.