Lots of love goes into making our Ear oil. We harvest locally, sustainably wildcrafted or sourced from local growers and farms. The beauty of each herb is that it plays a special role in the final formulation. There are no supportive actors in this play, it’s all leading ladies. This formulation is specific to earaches and has shown benefit for inner ear fluid (Otitis media) aka swimmers ear, however with regards to swimmers ear use with caution. The oil may trap water inside the ear, and could be contraindicated.

St. John’s Wort flowering top (Hypericum perforatum), Mullein flower (Verbascum sp.) and Garlic bulb (Allium sativum). Both Mullein and Garlic are harvested at their optimal peak. They are promptly extracted in Certified Organic Olive oil while still fresh & succulent. It’s why this one is limited availability. When it’s gone for the season that’s it! The herbs in this formula are individually extracted to provide a broad spectrum of therapeutic plant compounds.

Let’s start with St John’s wort. St. John’s wort has been used topically as an analgesic and antiseptic from as early as the first century A.D. It provides relief from nerve pain in the ear.

Next up we have our beautiful Mullein flowers, Mullein has known pain-relieving qualities as well as antiseptic and infection fighting.

Did you know garlic is a potent antifungal & antimicrobial.It helps battle the infection causing pathogens that are making life miserable in the way of an ear infection. In fact it is extremely potent at addressing external ear bacteria known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Of course we pair it all with a high quality, organic olive oil. It’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities help to soothe the tissues around the tympanic membrane or eardrum.

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Did you know that children with chronic ear infections often times tend to have have lower serum levels of zinc & vitamin C. Another interesting tidbit that I learned when my oldest daughter was suffering chronic ear infections was that consumption of dairy is a major causative factor for many children. Eliminating dairy from the diet (milk, cheese, yogurt) can bring about major improvements in some children, turns out it’s a genetic thing (so not all kids).

ADDITIONAL USEFUL HERBALS
Oral doses of Echinacea and Eyebright tinctures are useful, as is Elderberry syrup.