You may get an earache from an inner ear infection, the flu or even exposure to the cold air in the winter. Instead of taking an oral pain reliever for an earache, use oil of oregano as an alternative. The National Kidney Foundation discourages regular use of pain relievers because its long-term use can lead to chronic renal failure. The use of oregano for numbing pain is an age-old remedy, but talk to your doctor to determine if this is an appropriate treatment for you.
Step 1
Combine 2 tbsp. of extra virgin oil with 2 tbsp. of oregano oil in a dropper.
Step 2
Apply 3 drops of the oil to a cotton ball.
Step 3
Rub the outer ear with the cotton ball. Wipe underneath the crevices of the ear, including the crevice behind the ear. Discard the cotton ball.
Step 4
Add another 3 drops of the oil to a clean cotton ball. Do not over saturate the cotton ball. Dripping may occur if you place the drops on the outer edge of the cotton ball instead of placing the drops in the center of the cotton ball, which may happen unintentionally with shaky or unstable hands.
Step 5
Place the cotton ball at the entrance of the ear. Use only small cotton balls. You may need to cut the cotton ball to a smaller size for a proper fitting for smaller ears. Do not insert the cotton ball inside the ear canal.
Step 6
Remove the cotton ball at the entrance of the ear every three hours. Reapply 3 drops of oregano oil to a clean cotton ball and rub the outer ear. Use another clean cotton ball, saturated with 3 drops of oregano oil, and place at the entrance of the ear.
Step 7
Apply up to ten drops of oregano essential oil to an essential oil diffuser and light a candle. Jean Valnet M.D. and Robert Tisserand, authors of "Practice of Aromatherapy," suggests that inhaling the aroma of oregano essential oil can be as efficient as morphine as a painkiller. Refill the diffuser as needed with oregano essential oil to ease pain associated with an earache.
Things You'll Need
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. of oregano oil
- Cotton balls
- Essential oil diffuser
References
- National Kidney Foundation: How Your Kidneys Work
- "Practice of Aromatherapy"; Jean Valnet M.D. and Robert B. Tisserand; 1982
- MedicinePlus: Earache
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