Have earache? Eat raw garlic, pour oil in your ears or water

Have earache? Eat raw garlic, pour oil in your ears or water through your nostrils – home remedies from Ayurveda,

 Do you have ears? Eat raw garlic, put oil in your ears, or pour water in your nose - Ayurvedic home remedies approved by Western doctors

Ear pain occurs during cold and flu, during or after air travel. Traditional Indian medicine, or Ayurveda, has several home remedies to get rid of it

Measure the ears - add essential oil to the ear canal and massage it - chew raw garlic and use compresses between. It also has tips for ear health

Earaches are more common during colds and flu because viral infections can spread through the sinuses and become trapped in the middle and inner ear.

While medicine or a visit to the clinic can fix ear problems, many home remedies can be used in traditional Indian medicine. Also is known as Ayurveda.

Karna Purana or ear anointing is one such practice. Karna means ear in ancient Sanskrit.

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The ear is filled with one drop of herbal or mineral oil and massaged; it lubricates the delicate filaments of the ear canal. Removes dust, and helps the patient hear more. A cotton ball or tissue is used to remove excess oil.

Akshay Chauhan is an Ayurvedic doctor in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. Photo: Akshay Chauhan © Provided by South China Morning Post Akshay Chauhan is an Ayurvedic doctor in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. Photo: Akshay Chauhan

Akshay Chauhan, an Ayurvedic doctor in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, recommends using tea tree oil.

According to him, this essential oil has strong antifungal, antibacterial, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Making it one of the most effective home remedies for earache.

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Ginger is also considered a pain reliever - add two drops of ginger juice or ginger oil to each ear. A simpler remedy is to chew a slice of raw garlic.

Ear lubrication is an effective way to combat pressure changes in flight that cause discomfort for air passengers and can cause blocked ears, insomnia, stress, and fatigue, as well as tinnitus after landing.

Western science has supported the benefits of ear oil. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends olive oil to treat mild to moderate ear pain in children. To do this, heat a tablespoon of olive oil and allow it to cool. Pour a few drops of oil into the affected ear.

Ayurvedic doctors recommend chewing raw garlic cloves to relieve ear pain. Photo: Shutterstock © Courtesy of South China Morning Post Ayurvedic doctors recommend chewing raw garlic cloves to prevent ear infections. Photo: Shutterstock

To clear the sinus passages of dust that can affect the ear canal, yoga teachers recommend steaming. With a few drops of eucalyptus oil or doing jal neti - pouring water from a small pot through the nose.

According to Ayurveda, ear pain in winter is a seasonal disorder caused by an increase in vata dosa, one of the three vital energies of the body; other friends are pitta and Kapha.

"Vata is made up of air and space, and due to seasonal imbalance causes bloating, joint pain, skin dehydration, and ear disorders," says Chauhan.

Clearing the nasal passages by pouring water from a small bowl through the nose also helps close the ears. Photo: Shutterstock © Provided by South China Morning Post Pour water from a small pot into the nose to clear the nasal passages as well as help close the ears. Photo: Shutterstock

A balanced friendship creates a balance that leads to health, he added. Ayurvedic guidelines recommend dietary and lifestyle changes for Vata-dominant individuals who are more prone to ear problems.

"Boiling and then rubbing the fruit to make juice can provide natural protection against earaches and infections," she says.

People who lack fat in their diet are more prone to ear infections, and people who eat a lot of fried food deprive their bodies of good hydration, according to Chau. Karna Purana ensures adequate nutrition for the ear, reducing the chance of infection.

Adding a few drops of oil to the ear can relieve ear pain, which is often caused by changes in air pressure while flying. Photo: Shutterstock © Provided by South China Morning Post Adding a few drops of essential oil to the ear can relieve ear pain. Which is often caused by changes in air pressure while flying. Photo: Shutterstock

Drinking two spoons of sesame oil or almond oil in the morning is good for ear health.