Garlic Oil Ear Drops

The uses of garlic oil are varied and one of it being in curing ear infections. The antibacterial properties present in garlic makes it a good remedy for ear infection. Also, the presence of strong aromatic compounds and its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties prove to be helpful.

Garlic Oil and Ear Infection

Since ancient times, garlic oil is used for curing ear infections. It is used in modern times also for the same purpose as scientific studies have proved that it is one of the best remedies for ear infection. The substance present in garlic oil called allicin, has antimicrobial properties which help in the process of healing. The compounds present in garlic oil are absorbed via the eardrum in the inner part of the ear and the nearby tissues which help in healing of the infection. Garlic oil ear drops are known to heal many ear problems like ear ache, clogged ear, presence of earwax, etc.

How to Make Garlic Oil Ear Drops

The materials you will require for making ear drops are 1 clove of garlic (peeled and crushed), 1/2 cup olive oil, microwave, glass mason jar and microwave safe bowl.

Garlic oil can be made in two methods. Let's take a look at the first method. The first method can be done with the help of a microwave. In order to make garlic oil, add garlic and oil in a bowl and place it in the microwave. Allow it to boil for a 30 seconds to 1 minute or till the time it becomes sufficiently hot. With the help of a Q-tip or a dropper, pour a few drops of garlic oil in the ears. You cannot preserve it for many days so make sure that you use and finish it off within 1 or 2 days.

This ear drops can be used for 1 or 2 weeks. In a jar having a tight lid, pour some oil and also put garlic cloves in it. Place it in the jar for a week so that the garlic's antibacterial and antiviral properties are absorbed well in the oil. Boil the oil and then only use it. Do not boil mush as there are chances of garlic antibacterial being destroyed due to overheating. Now, you can pour this oil in the ear. After you pour oil in the ear, allow it to be in the ear at least for a minute. In order to avoid the oil spilling from the ear, you can place a cotton ball in the ear. Before you pour the oil in the ears, make sure that you have strained it well.

There is one more way of preparing garlic oil ear drops. Put some oil in a pot and allow it to simmer well. In this boiling oil, add a few cloves of garlic. Till the garlic mixes well in the oil allow it to simmer. After that you can put off the flame and let the temperature of the oil to reduce. After it cools down, you can use it as ear drops.

Health Benefits of Garlic

• Garlic ointment is known to heal wounds, cuts, skin irritation, athlete's foot, fungus and also other skin infections.
• Garlic oil is known to relieve toothache.
• If you have sore throat, then garlic tea will prove to be of help. For making garlic tea, steep a few clove of garlic in water and allow it the clove to be in the garlic for at least 12 hours. You can use the water after 12 hours for making the tea.
• Garlic can also be a good remedy for flu, cough and also other respiratory ailments. In order to cure the above-mentioned disorders, you will have to make cough syrup. For making cough syrup, in one quart of boiling water, put some fresh garlic. Add sugar in this syrup. After 12 hours, it will be in ready-to-use condition.
• Garlic is also used as a treatment for low blood pressure. Eating garlic after waking up will help in keeping the blood pressure normal.

Simply placing a clove of garlic in the ear will also help in healing the ear infections. Garlic oil ear drops are also known to assist in softening the earwax present inside the ear. At times, ear infection can also cause hearing loss of a person. Hence, try to protect yourself from the sources of ear infection and in case you have it, keep garlic oil ear drops handy.