When my oldest son was a toddler, he had ear infections all of the time. It was always in both ears and very painful. I hated giving him so many antibiotics but didn’t think I had a choice. After switching to a new pediatrician I was told to try putting garlic oil in his ear. The garlic will kill the bacteria and the warm oil is soothing to a painful ear. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to try this or not, but I trusted our doctor and figured he knows better than me. I began doing research online and found that a lot of people use garlic oil and it seems to have worked for them. My youngest son has never had to go to the doctor for an ear infection, not because he hasn’t had one, but because the garlic oil will heal his ear(s) in about a day.
Sounds interesting, doesn’t it?! Well it’s easy to make as well, here’s all you need to do:
Gather Supplies:
- 2 cloves of Garlic (peeled and crushed or chopped)
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- Glass Jar with lid
- Microwave safe bowl
1. Combine garlic and olive oil the microwave safe bowl.
2. Heat for 30 seconds to a minute, until oil is hot.
3. Remove bowl from microwave and transfer into the glass jar.
4. Allow to cool to room temperature.
5. Place a few drops in the sore ear with a medicine dropper, syringe or cotton swab.
I like to wait until my kids are asleep and turn them so the hurt ear is in the air. I use an old medicine dropper and put a few drops of the oil in their hurt ear. Keep an eye on them for a few minutes to ensure they don’t roll over and lose all the oil before it can really get in and help. This mixture will last for about a week or so, after that you will need to throw it out and make a new batch. You want to ensure you don’t get bad bacteria growing in the oil. I have never had to use this oil more than once though, one nap and the infection is gone.
Comments
Nancy
March 13th, 2009 - 1:37:49 PM
Never head this one before...sounds very helpful
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Vancouver Dental Centre
April 2nd, 2009 - 7:45:34 AM
I didn't know such medication for the ear existed before. It really is great when you search for more using the internet. - Ana
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Rikki
April 15th, 2009 - 1:03:46 AM
I have been using this remedy on my daughters ear for about 2 days and I see a huge improvement from before
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Rachel
April 15th, 2009 - 8:22:12 PM
One thing to consider is if your child has a fluid buildup in his ear. My son had three ear infections in a row before he turned a year old. They tested him each time to see if the fluid was draining, but it wasn't. His doctor didn't seem to think it was a big deal, but I took him to a specialist anyway. I didn't like having to give him three rounds of antibiotics in a row before he was a year old. His doctor thought I was waisting my time. The ENT specialist said it was a very good thing that I brought him because he needed tubes put in his ears. The specialist told me of cases where parents went to him too late and part of their child's ear eroded away! Since my son was just learning how to speak, I was concerned about how he was hearing. The specialist said with the fluid buildup, he was hearing like he was underwater. So, I just wanted to share my experience to let you know there may be times when you need to get it checked out. My son is five now and has not had an ear infection since he got his tubes in, a week before he turned a year old. The tubes only stay in six months to about 1 1/2 years. I hope this information helps.
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Chris
April 28th, 2009 - 10:03:55 PM
Our 1 year old and 3 year old have both had chronic ear infections and we've tried garlic oil as well with mixed success. After a doctor visit, and hearing tests with an audiologist , ear tube surgery was even recommended. We found that using air injected into the nose while swallowing allows air into the eustation (spelling?) tube and clears fluid very well. We've bought an Ear Popper device (bad name, but great product) which apparently works 75% of the time to reduce fluid/infection to avoid surgery. We've read a lot about issues with ear tube surgery as well... see article below. http://rootparenting.org/2009/03/20/is-ear-tube-surgery-necessary/
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konishiwaaaaaaaaaa
May 8th, 2009 - 4:23:17 AM
using this, would it go away in one day or less?? because i have a field trip today to island of adventure, and i have an ear infection. im going anyway because I've had this before and i know what it feels like.. i want this to go away and fast...but im not sure if this will work, and i dont want to go def
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ismail
September 22nd, 2009 - 11:34:00 PM
i have who has a ear infection can u help us am from somali
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