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What can I do for ear infection
(12 Mar 2008)

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Natural Treatment for Ear Infection

If your ear infection has persisted due to a punctured ear drum then it is best you visit a doctor before you herald further complications. However ear infections that are topical and do not involve any breakage or leaking within the ear can be dealt with at home.

Garlic is an effective pain reliever and fights infection.


For ear infections that are severe and unable to be borne, use garlic oil either from a capsule or you can prepare it at home. To make this preparation without the use of a capsule, heat a teaspoon of coconut oil or olive oil. As the oil warms up add two cloves of crushed garlic to the oil.


You will notice a distinct garlic odor emanating once the oil sufficiently warms up. Take care to see that this oil does not start boiling. Once the vapor begins to emanate, take it off the heat and let it cool. Strain the oil once the garlic and the oil has come down to a room temperature. Take a cotton pod and dip it in this oil. Do not soak the cotton pod completely. Let just one area of the pod be filled with garlic oil the other side must remain dry. Place this cotton ball like a plug at the opening of the ear. Do not attempt to drop the oil directly in the ear canal.
answered by K C on 12 Mar 2008, 11:18:17

 

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