Novak djokovic's ear seeds reveal the tennis star's 3,000-year-old wellness secret

At Wimbledon 2026, tennis fans spotted a peculiar trend on the players' ears - tiny gold studs that resemble a constellation. It's ear seeding, a form of auriculotherapy that originated in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) over 3,000 years ago.

Ear seeding 101

Small seeds, typically made of gold, plastic, or herbs, are placed on specific pressure points on the ear to stimulate healing, relieve anxiety or pain, promote mind-body balance, and combat fatigue. The goal is to rebalance the body's flow of energy (or Qi) through meridians.