Tag: Acupuncture

While there is no single part of your ear that directly controls hunger, some studies and traditional Chinese medicine practices suggest that stimulating certain ear points can influence appetite and satiety. This effect is believed to work through the vagus nerve's connection to the brain's hypothalamus, the body's primary control center for hunger.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, specific points in the ear correspond to various bodily functions, but there is no scientific evidence that a tragus piercing can reduce appetite. The rumor likely stems from the misconception that a permanent piercing can replicate the effects of temporary acupressure or acupuncture.