Fry up the bacon. Nurse the baby. Set the yogurt. Wait…wait – heal an ear infection, too?
Yes!
Just another day in the life of an Action Hero!
The next time your little one is faced with a painful ear infection, step up and become the family hero. Follow the guidelines below and have the following homeopathic remedies on hand.
Then, take action!
For over 200 years, homeopathic remedies have been shown to alleviate pain and bring healing gently and resolutely….without harsh drugs. Even over the counter drugs are dangerous. Most parents don’t realize that Tylenol is strongly associated with the development of asthma even when used only once a year!
Use homeopathy instead. This is the arsenal of champions.
When choosing a remedy for an ear infection, base your ear infection natural remedy choice as closely as you can on the symptoms your child is experiencing. Do this by matching the totality of the symptoms to one of the following remedies. Once you’ve selected the best match, stick with it for up to four doses. As soon as you see improvement (this can often mean the child simply falls asleep or is content again), then stop the remedy. Resume if pain or other symptoms return. This could happen within hours or even a few days.
Ear infection natural remedies may be repeated every 2-3 hours. The determining factor is the intensity of the symptoms. That is, the more painful the symptoms, the more frequently the administration of the remedy. And don’t worry: these remedies are not only effective but safe even when used frequently.
One tip, however. Do not use these therapies with ear candling as this is an ineffective treatment.
Ear Infection Natural Remedies
1) Belladonna 30 …Think of Belladonna for the early stages of an earache when the symptoms come on quickly, with fury, and the child is overwhelmed by the pain. Another good clue is the distinct color associated with Belladonna: red. The exterior of the ear, as well as the eardrum, might be red.
You may want to purchase your own otoscope if you have enough children and painful ears to justify the expense. I had planned to purchase one with my first child, but because I used homeopathy instead of antibiotics for the first infection he had, I never had to remedy an infection again. That’s how effective these remedies can be.
Homeopathy doesn’t just resolve the infection at hand but encourages the body to protect from subsequent ones.
2) Pulsatilla 30 … The choice in using this remedy is often based on the child’s demeanor, not only during the infection but also in times of health. This is the pitiful little child who wants……no…demands, Mom’s attention. If that attention can be obtained, then the pain and overall illness are somewhat comforted. But oh, if the child can’t get the love she requires, she suffers greatly! I say “she” because more often than not this remedy is suited to girls.
Another fascinating feature of this remedy is that the child who needs it adores ice cream and eating it often causes problems. Ice cream at a birthday party on Saturday can sometimes result in an otitis media on Sunday. Many a parent is impressed with my questions regarding ice cream and exclaims, “How did you know that?”
You just need to know your ear infection remedies and suddenly all the pieces fit together.
3) Chamomilla 30 …Your child’s mood is a huge factor in choosing this remedy, more so than the particular physical symptoms. The child will be extremely irritable, very demanding, and overly sensitive. Sensitivity to pain is extreme and resented.
Most superheroes are uber observant, and that’s what you need to be in order to use homeopathy successfully. So, watch for symptoms of teething.
Chamomilla is the remedy of choice when there’s an ear infection that accompanies teething. The ear pain comes on slowly, but it’s severe and often, warmth is much appreciated. A warm drink, a warm wrap around the ear, even warm olive oil dripped in the ear are all quite comforting. The nose is sometimes watery, but your choice of this remedy will be confirmed more with the mood of the child than his runny nose.
4) Silica 30 … This is a good remedy for ear infections that occur during the later stages of a cold. The child whimpers mildly and is physically weak with fatigue. This may be a matter of course for this child, or only during the illness. When the child needs Silica, the ear pain is intense, but not as extreme as with a Chamomilla child. The pain usually begins at night and starts behind the ear. Noise is particularly irritating even though there’s a stuffed up sensation. Pus may form in the ear and you might see drainage. You might also notice that the nose drains, too.
I wish I had more space in which to give you all the ear infection natural remedies that can be considered. But, with these four, I hope I have launched you forward to become the conqueror of family illness.
Get yourself armed for any bad guys that lurk in your world. Then step up and protect your family along with the millions of other supermoms.
Protect the family? You bet! And, (yes, you should feel proud) you did it yourself!
More Information
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The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and may not be construed as medical advice. The reader is encouraged to make independent inquires and to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare provider.
Wow. She is such a great resource. Thanks for the info. Going to buy her book and follow her site. Thanks!
Most ear infections are of the outer ear canal. Children dont make the ear wax as much as adults and have a hard time holding their head up so the ear canals are not always in a draining position. Add feeding synthetic formulas processed milk, you get more ear infections. One of the best things to do to minimize outer ear infections is to keep the ear dry. A hair dryer on low can be an effective tool to gently dry the area. Ear infections should not prompt you to go see a doctor as historically an antibiotic was prescribed. Funny thing is that antibiotics are generally ototoxic to the inner ear. Outer ear infections cannot be cured by antibiotics and tend to be the most painful. An inner ear infection generally is accompanied by a fever. Outer ear infections may or may not have a concurrent infection.
Thanks! I am going to be prepared next time! 🙂
Since this at the bottom I don’t know if anybody will see it but most if not all ear infections are due to a dairy allergy. By that I mean commercially produced dairy milk, etc. Raw milk and goat’s milk do Not some seem to cause the same problems. Taking your child off of milk for awhile may show a decrease in ear problems. It is certainly worth a try.
A good place to get a wonderful garlic/mullein ear oil is here –
Many of her products are geared toward animals but they are all safe for people too. The nice thing about the ear oil is not only can you use it with your child, it would benefits any pets you have too! LOL
Are you able to use these with a child who has tubes in his ears from so many infections?
What are these 4 items? Can someone explain? I am lost.
You mean the 4 mentioned in the article? They’re homeopathic remedies: belladonna, chamomilla, pulsatilla and silica. They can be purchased online or at a health food store.
Thank You! This is one subject I apparently know nothing about. I will check out my local heathfood store.
I use garlic and mullein oil drops on my daughter’s ear infections. Two to three drops in the affected ear, two or three times a day. This clears them up in about 3 days, with no other treatment.
I wish I had the healthy home economist articles ten years ago when my first child was born. Wait, make that eleven years ago before I got pregnant!
When my daughter was about 2 (she’s 10 now) she had her first real ear infection. I was so afraid the doctor would put her on antibiotics so I decided to treat it myself. I had so much negative feedback from others, felt awful about my decision at times and even broke down and cried. It seemed to take awhile to go away. However, when it did finally go away, it never came back. She has had a few ear pains since but we pull out the Belladonna and Chamomilla and it never stays long. I myself grew up on ear infections. I lived on antibiotics and have a 60% hearing loss now due to it all. I am so glad for my hubby who stuck by me as I was treating my daughter. I know I did the right thing.
Good for you dear Linda! Many cases I encounter the kids develop allergies after antibiotics. You did the right thing 🙂
so we are on our second ear infection in 3 weeks. Problem is the only “symptom” I have with him is mild irritability, on the whole he still plays, rarely touches his ear and doesn’t seem in any pain. I can touch his ears and even tug on them. I have a high tolerance for pain so I’m thinking he does too… how do I know what remedy to use? None of the symptom lists seem to fit… his ear infections do seem to come hand in hand with a virus (RSV the first time and now probably just a cold). A reply email would be appreciated if at all possible, I would like to be able to use homeopathic remedies along with his antibiotic this time and as a preventative next time he gets a virus. Thanks for your time.