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Garlic Ear Oil

Ear Infection Home Remedy

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 garlic cloves

Equipment

  • small sauce pan
  • glass measuring cup
  • glass container
  • ear dropper

Method
 

  1. Over low heat measure 2 tbsp of olive oil into a sauce pan. Do not allow oil to smoke.
  2. Mince or crush 2-3 cloves of garlic.
  3. Once oil is warm add garlic.
  4. Continually stir garlic. Never allowing it to brown or burn.
  5. Once garlic has become fragrant turn off heat and allow to steep for 5-10 mintues
  6. Strain garlic oil into glass measuring cup
  7. Pour into glass container for storage. Allow to cool before use.

Notes

To use: drop 2-3 drops in ear as needed and allow to sit in ear for 5 minutes. Use cotton ball in ear to keep oil in place if necessary. 
Tip: If your strainer has too large of holes for the minced garlic, use a coffee filter to strain. It's a bit messier but it will get the job done!