Any help for extreme ear pain?
I’ve had an ear ache for almost 2 weeks now; it’s not gotten better or worse.
I’m a normal healthy individual with no health problems aside from controlled epilepsy (over a year controlled) I have not had any fever, sinus problems, lymph node problems or anything else; because of this I don’t believe it’s an infection – my ear simply hurts deep inside the canal.
There is no ringing, pain radiating toward the jaw or neck – simply a clogged feeling and a lot of pain.
I have tried gently cleaning the canal with q-tips but there is no blockage of wax in the canal. Warm compresses temporarily relieve the pain, cold compresses did no good to aleviate anything. Peroxide which is an antibacterial did not help either. I’ve tried ear candling which was ineffective as well. The only thing that has provided about a 20% reduction in pain was a mixed set of OTC herbal drops from a local walmart.
Any ideas as to natural remedies to aleviate pain? Right now a doctor is not an option.
- Bael (Aegle marmelos) The root of the bael tree is used in a unique manner to treat ear problems. A stiff root of the tree is dipped in neem oil and it is lighted. The oil dripping from this root is allowed to fall into the ear. This brings about tremendous relief in ear aches and infections.
- Bishop’s Weed (Trachyspermum ammi) Bishop’s weed is very effective in treating ear congestions. About a teaspoonful quantity of it is heated in 30 milliliters of milk. The juice of the weed is allowed to permeate into the milk. This is then used as ear drops.
- Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) The holy basil, or tulsi as it is called in Hindi, is beneficial for ear problems. The juice extracted from its leaves must be used as ear drops. It has added benefits in children who are suffering from ear problems.
- Neem (Azadirachta indica) Neem has antiseptic properties due to which it can kill the organisms that produce the infections in the ear. It is effective by itself. In order to enhance its effects, it can be taken with bael root as mentioned earlier.
Dietary Treatments for Ear Infections and Aches
The diet taken by a patient with ear problems should be such that it does not vitiate the kapha dosha, which is responsible for them. The following dietary guidelines must be followed:-
- Sour foods must be avoided as they vitiate the kapha. These include curds and fruits that are sour in taste.
- Bananas, watermelons, oranges, papayas and cucumbers must be avoided. These foods can increase the chances of having common cold. This would aggravate the ear problem. For the same reason, all refrigerated foods must also be avoided.
- Valuable foods during ear problems are onion, ginger and garlic. Turmeric is also very good, and must be used for spicing the meals.
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