For Earaches [verified] — Essential Oil

This report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider before using essential oils, especially on children or if you have pre-existing medical conditions.

You never need to put oil inside the ear canal. The mastoid bone (the hard bump behind your ear) is porous. When you massage diluted oil there, the compounds absorb into the bone and tissues surrounding the inner ear. essential oil for earaches

Sweet Basil essential oil is high in linalool and estragole, compounds shown to kill bacteria associated with middle ear infections. A 2011 study noted that basil oil is effective against Streptococcus pneumoniae , a common cause of ear infections. This report is for informational purposes only and

Garlic has been used for centuries for ear infections. While you should not put crushed raw garlic in the ear, garlic-infused oil (often sold mixed with mullein) is safe to use externally around the ear canal. The mastoid bone (the hard bump behind your ear) is porous