Home Remedy for Ear Infection - Natural Home remedies for Ear Infection

Ear infection is often caused by water getting trapped in the ear during swimming and diving and whilst I do not advocate 'head banging', a good shake of the head or holding the ear downwards and applying a firm but gentle massage underneath should release it.

Natural home remedy for Ear Infection : A gentle circular massage with the fingertips of the area of the face where it joins the ear will also ease ear-ache considerably, especially if one of the soothing, healing oils mentioned under Chest Infections is used. I have also found the magical Tiger balm to be an excellent emergency treatment. This will treat ear infection.

How to get rid of Ear Infection using Camomile?

. Camomile heads warmed by the fire, a fomentation of hot mustard leaf, hot pancakes and baked potatoes' wrapped in wool have all been urged upon the unhappy sufferer, but the most sensible suggestions are those of a compress as hot as can be stood or a hot-water bottle well wrapped in a cover upon which to lay the painful ear whilst trying to sleep. Many people advocate another hot-water bottle at the feet no matter how warm the weather, presumably in an attempt to draw the pain as far from the ear as can be contrived. The most comforting warmth for any small child is mother's bosom and the type of crooning cuddle which will hopefully distract attention from the sore ear. Ear-ache in young children is often associated with teething troubles. This will prevent ear infection.

Home Remedies and Cures for Ear Infection

. Vitamin E oil or garlic oil capsules The capsules are an excellent method of transporting a healing oil abroad for use when ear-ache occurs on holiday - which, because a lot of time is spent in the sea or swimming pools where water may be polluted, happens quite frequently. The great advantage is that the capsule can be pierced with a sterilized pin and the oil emptied directly into the ear if the teaspoon and hot water with which to warm it are not readily to hand. This is beneficial for the treatment for curing ear infection.

.Essential oil of peppermint, cloves or calendula (marigold) Add 1 drop of any one of these to 1 tablespoon of almond oil and use as above. Clove oil can also be used to clean the ears. This will help in reducing ear infection.

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