Has anyone heard of an Asian home remedy for ear aches/ear infections using peppermint oil?
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It may be a bit of a counter irritant. That way you don't feel the pain of the ear ache as much. Try hot packs.
I think it is the same as using "Sweet Oil". (purified olive oil).
Warm the sweet oil in a teaspoon, drop a few drops into ear canal.
HOME REMEDIES FOR EAR INFECTIONS AND ACHES
* Take some garlic juice and pour the juice in the ear it will help to relieve the pain. Garlic has a natural antibiotic.
* If the pain is due to altitude change, just chew gum or yawn to relieve the pain.
* If pain is due to swimming, usually called, swimmer's ear, put some mineral oil in before going in the water. This should protect the condition.
* One drop of alcohol after bathing can prevent excessive earwax.
* Take two cloves of Garlic. Remove the skin. Heat them with two spoons of Mustard Oil when the garlic starts turning black (burning) then turn off the heat. Sieve the contents. When the oil becomes lukewarm, then using a cotton swab, put 2 to 4 drops in the aching ear.
* Make a poultice of onions and it will help to cure the earache within 10 minutes.
* Deep-breathing exercises are effective for earaches and other pain, because they oxygenate the body, strengthen the immune system and open blockages.
* Grind a few Holy basil leaves and extract some juice. Apply 2 drops inside the ear.
* Boil 3-4 cloves of Garlic in some water. Mash them and add a pinch of salt. Wrap this poultice in a flannel or woolen cloth and place on the aching ear
* Drops of tea tree oil may be effective in reducing the earache.
* Blow the nose, one at a time and gently.
* Keep your ears free of moisture after swimming or bathing because a dry ear is unlikely to become infected. After swimming or showering, shake your head to remove water from the ear canal.
* Feed infants in upright position to prevent milk getting into the Eustachian tubes. Do not allow infants to fall asleep with a bottle in mouth.
* Take a sock; fill it with salt, heat until it is warm and tolerable to body. Lay your head on it. This may drain the fluid out.
* Use a nasal spray if nose is congested this will help to reduce the earache.
* Breathe in deeply from your diaphragm, not your chest, bringing air in through your nose.
* Pinch your nose and push your tongue against the back part of the roof of your mouth, this will work a little air through your Eustachian tubes without damage.
* Press a warm water bottle or warm bag of salt against the ear. This will help to ease ear pain.
* Otikon, an extract made of various plants, including garlic and St. John's Wort, is an effective anesthetic in treating the pain associated with ear infections.
* Take some garlic oil and put 3 drops of grape seed extract in it and then put it in the ear. It will help to relieve the pain in the ear.
* Take a small glass of orange juice (about 4 ounces) and added a dropper full of Echinacea tincture and 3 drops of Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE). Take this 3 times a day to relieve any infection.
* Avoid smoking and passive smoke as much as possible.
* Take Vitamin C to help boost the immune system and fight infection. Zinc reduces ear infection.
* Put a few drops of hydrogen peroxide in the ear. It is especially recommended for the swimmers ear.
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