*Dear Wendyl,
I get regular earaches but they’re never too bad, so I don’t really want to use heavy medication each time. Aside from just waiting it out, do you know of any natural remedies that could give me a little relief?
John*
Hi John,
You’re in luck! If you can get your hands on some mullein flowers, you can make an oil, which is fantastic for earaches.
Once you have your flowers, dry them for a few weeks in your hot-water cupboard between sheets of paper towels. If you don’t have a hot-water cupboard, somewhere warm and dry – such as the top of your fridge – will do.
In a jar, combine a handful of dried mullein flowers and a clove of sliced garlic. Cover the herbs with olive oil, put the lid on the jar and let it sit on a sunny windowsill for a few days.
Strain and transfer the oil to a dropper bottle. Use 2-3 drops in your ear once or twice a day. You can warm it first by sitting the dropper bottle in a cup of hot water if you like.
If you are concerned about a medical problem, always consult your GP.
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